Mario Lopez And Girlfriend Split Again

Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez have called it quits, Smirnoff’s rep confirms to PEOPLE.

“Karina has parted ways with her two year relationship with Mario Lopez,” says Smirnoff’s spokesperson. “The relationship wasn’t heading in the right direction.”

Lopez issued the following 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.”

The on-again, off-again couple–spotted frolicking in Miami last month– began dating in 2006 when they were partnered together on the third season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.

Though they remained mum about their relationship, they were spotted vacationing in Mexico together shortly after coming in second on the hit reality dance competition. The following May, Lopez, 34, and the Ukrainian-born Smirnoff moved in together.

In April, Smirnoff shot down reports of a breakup, telling PEOPLE, “We are going strong.”

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The Return Of Mario Lopez

It looks like Mario Lopez’s career (and love life) may have been saved by the ballroom. According to Variety, The Dancing with the Stars finalist just inked a talent holding deal with the CW in which the network plans to either develop a starring vehicle for him or cast him in a pilot for the 2007-08 season.

Mario was also spotted steaming it up with his Dancing with the Stars partner Karina Smirnoff on their five day vacation in Punta Mita. I think it’s pretty obvious that they’re way more than just friends.

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