Just which lucky lady IS Mario Lopez dating? Apparently, his dates include almost all the available women in Hollywood. As Michele reported, he was seen with newly single Britney Spears on the streets of Las Vegas last week, although her former manager Larry Rudolph was also tagging along, so I am not sure how much of a “date” this was. Eva Longoria, was present during many tapings of “Dancing with the Stars” wearing her “Vote for Mario” t-shirt. Although the two stars claim to be merely old friends, tongues have been wagging about a potential love match between these two hot-blooded celebs.
Today, PEOPLE Magazine is reporting that the love affair between Mario and former “Dancing with the Stars” partner Karina Smirnoff is not only back on, but also getting steamier. They celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday together with Mario’s sister in Houston, Texas. Citing that they were “definitely overdue for a break,” PEOPLE found Mario and Karina setting closerthanthis at Club Posh in San Antonio. The two were in San Antonio to benefit the charity Any Baby Can. It was there that Mario said the two would be going to “take a little time off” in Mexico after they left Texas.
So, are Mario and Karina a couple? I think so. If you saw them dancing together on the show, you can tell they are either in love, or both are very, very good actors. I know anyone who spends as much time together as these celebs and professional dancers did will get close, but there seems to be something more with Mario and Karina. And I don’t know about you, but I rarely take vacations with friends of the opposite sex. Take a look at some of their quotes about each other and you be the judge:
We have a “very special relationship” – Mario
“He is my true champion.” – Karina
“We are great friends and very supportive of each other.” – Mario
“He’s energetic, charming, handsome, and intelligent.” – Karina
“This whole journey was unbelievable … And Karina, most unbelievable person.” – Mario
“I think of him as my castle, my wall of protection. He’s unbelievable.” – Karina