Despite rumors that Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff split due to his descarado ways, some chismosos are claiming that the ex-lovers are rekindling their flame.

According to OK! Magazine, the "Dancing With The Stars" partners were caught hooking up in a New York City restaurant:
They were super-flirty and very happy, kissing and cuddling.
Pobrecita Karina. Hasn't she heard the saying, "Once a player always a player"? [Latina]

Photos via Getty Images

Mario Lopez is no rookie at firing up chismes. His player rep has been all over the tabloids since allegedly cheating on his Dancing With The Stars ex-novia Karina Smirnoff. Now People magazine's "Hottest Bachelor" of 2008 is switching up his game and making moves as the sole host of NBC's hit entertainment show Extra!. The fly chicano is kicking off the show's 15th season and replacing former hosts Dayna Devon and Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray fame.
Mario Lopez starts his Extra! gig September 15th. [The Associated Press]
Photo via Getty Images