Dancing With The Stars’ pro Karina Smirnoff has denied reports that she and boyfriend Mario Lopez have parted ways. Sources claimed that the couple split and Smirnoff was dating E! Entertainment personality Michael Yo.

The insiders also claimed that Smirnoff moved out of Lopez’s Los Angeles home. “We’re going on strong. As much as I love and appreciate the attention, this isn’t true,” Smirnoff tells People magazine. “For the record, I am not moving out. Everything is great.”

 

As for Yo, Smirnoff says he is just a friend. “Michael and I have known each other for a long time, and there’s nothing romantic whatsoever. He’s a great guy and I really respect him, but we’re just friends.”