Posted by Adam

Friday March 12, 2010

MARIO Lopez is going to be a daddy!

The Saved By the Bell alum — who now hosts US TV show Extra — is expecting a child with his girlfriend, Broadway dancer Courtney Laine Mazza.

“Mario is over the moon with joy since finding out he’s having a baby,” a source told Star magazine.

“She’s approximately three months pregnant and is healthy and happy.”

Mario, 36, 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,” the source said.

“After the initial shock, everyone was thrilled by the news, giving Mario hugs and high-fives.”

“Mario’s mom is beaming and can’t stop talking about her new grandchild.

“She always wanted Mario to have children and keeps saying, ‘It’s about time. He isn’t getting any younger!’”

Confirming the news, Mario said,  “I’m really excited. I’m happy. I can’t wait to be a dad.

“I grew up in a large family. I’m fired up! I don’t know what we’re having. I’m going to wait to see [the baby's gender] so it will be a surprise.”

Lopez and Mazza, 28, met in 2008 when he starred in A Chorus Line on Broadway.

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