Post by kellykapowskilover on Mar 10, 2010 22:49:17 GMT -5
We've watched Mario Lopez grow up in front of our eyes — and now he's going to be a father!
The Saved By the Bell alum, who now hosts Extra, is expecting a child with his girlfriend, Broadway dancer Courtney Laine Mazza, Star can report exclusively.
"Mario is over the moon with joy since finding out he’s having a baby,” a family friend tells Star. “She’s approximately three months pregnant and is healthy and happy.”
The 36-year-old TV host made the big announcement at a Super Bowl party he hosted at his Los Angeles house last month. "With a huge smile on his face and surrounded by friends and family, Mario announced he was having a baby and handed out pricey cigars. After the initial shock, everyone was thrilled by the news, giving Mario hugs and high-fives."
Mario's mom Elvira is especially happy about the news. “She’s beaming and can’t stop talking about her new grandchild," says the family friend. "She always wanted Mario to have children and keeps saying, ‘It’s about time. He isn’t getting any younger!’"
Despite the baby news, Mario — who was very briefly married to Ali Landry (the marriage was annulled) — isn't going to rush down the aisle with Courtney, whom he started dating in 2009 after he split with his Dancing with the Stars partner Karina Smirnoff.
“Although the baby news has thrilled Mario, he isn’t making any marriage plans... yet.
When contacted by Star, Mario's grandfather Rafael Trasvina confirmed Mario’s baby news, saying: "I am very excited that Mario and Courtney are having a baby. I don't know if they are having a boy or a girl — we have to wait until the baby is born — but I am very happy for them.”
The Saved By the Bell alum, who now hosts Extra, is expecting a child with his girlfriend, Broadway dancer Courtney Laine Mazza, Star can report exclusively.
"Mario is over the moon with joy since finding out he’s having a baby,” a family friend tells Star. “She’s approximately three months pregnant and is healthy and happy.”
The 36-year-old TV host made the big announcement at a Super Bowl party he hosted at his Los Angeles house last month. "With a huge smile on his face and surrounded by friends and family, Mario announced he was having a baby and handed out pricey cigars. After the initial shock, everyone was thrilled by the news, giving Mario hugs and high-fives."
Mario's mom Elvira is especially happy about the news. “She’s beaming and can’t stop talking about her new grandchild," says the family friend. "She always wanted Mario to have children and keeps saying, ‘It’s about time. He isn’t getting any younger!’"
Despite the baby news, Mario — who was very briefly married to Ali Landry (the marriage was annulled) — isn't going to rush down the aisle with Courtney, whom he started dating in 2009 after he split with his Dancing with the Stars partner Karina Smirnoff.
“Although the baby news has thrilled Mario, he isn’t making any marriage plans... yet.
When contacted by Star, Mario's grandfather Rafael Trasvina confirmed Mario’s baby news, saying: "I am very excited that Mario and Courtney are having a baby. I don't know if they are having a boy or a girl — we have to wait until the baby is born — but I am very happy for them.”
