Mario Lopez Tried to Score a Free Engagement Ring for His Baby Mama?

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According to the National Enquirer (hold your laughter), Mario Lopez allegedly tried to cut a few corners with his (so-called) “blushing bride,” Courtney Mazza.

Lopez, whom the Enquirer this week also claims could appear on a nonexistent Eva Longoria reality series, is said to have tried to “mega-mooch” an engagement ring for his baby mama.

The mag claims the “Extra” host attempted to convince his TV boss to score a “freebie” diamond ring from the show’s advertiser Kay Jewelers.

In response, the executive supposedly told him, “Are you KIDDING!? Enough with the freebies! This is a ring you’re giving to a woman you’re going to marry – not to mention she’s the mother of your child! Step up and PAY for it, Mario! This is a very personal item – not something you barter for!”

But this story is as phony as that “quote.”

An “Extra” employee tells Gossip Cop the mooching rumor is “totally false” and mentions that Kay Jewelers isn’t even an advertiser with the program.

Oh, and Lopez and Mazza aren’t engaged.

Other than getting every single part of the story wrong, however, the Enquirer did a great job.

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