Mario Lopez & Karina Smirnoff Are Separated

The hot couple from ‘Dancing with the Stars’, Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff are splitting. As Smirnoff’s rep confirmed, “Karina has parted ways with her two year relationship with Mario Lopez, The relationship wasn’t heading in the right direction”.

While from Lopez’s side, he gave a statement through his rep, “Karina and I have the utmost respect for each other. She is a phenomenal and talented woman. I support her always and feel blessed to have her in my life”.

Lopez and Smirnoff have become a couple since 2006, when they partnered together on the third season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Even though they’re not winning the competition, but the relationship stayed on, they even moved in together. Last month the two were spotted spending quality time swimming in Miami.

But apparently this time they decided to ended the relationship anyway. Hmm… may the decision is the best for both of them!

[ via People ]

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