Mario Lopez and Karin a Smirnoff haven't split

Mario Lopez blames break-up rumours on Britney Spears

Former Saved By The Bell actor hasn't split with Karina Smirnoff

Mario Lopez says he hasn't broken up with girlfriend Karina Smirnoff.

The former Saved By The Bell star, 34, reckons the rumours started because of Britney Spears, 26.

‘See what happens when Britney starts behaving?’ he tells Hollyscoop.

‘People start making up all kinds of things.’

Earlier this week it was reported Karina, 30, who is appearing on Dancing With The Stars, had moved out of their LA home.