Mario Lopez on the run...
I don't know about you, but "Dancing With the Stars" was lacking something the other night when it made its season premiere: MARIO LOPEZ! Here's my thought: since Mario was clearly robbed of the title last season, I think they should have plugged him into the competition instead of Cliff from "Cheers" when the big guy from "The Soprano's" quit. Now the best I can hope for is for Heather Mills' artificial leg to fly off. I do think Joey Fatone is pretty cute though and I'd watch Ian Ziering dance, walk, talk, sing...you name it. But Mario, they ain't.
Anyway, here are a few shots of Mario, who is now co-hosting the weekend edition of "Extra," working out in L.A. Even without all the dancing, Mr. Lopez is dedicated to staying in tip-top shape so we can snap pictures of him and post them all ovcer the Internet! And we really appreciate it!

Greg Hernandez has covered the entertainment industry for the Daily
News since 2001. He's considered a bit odd by some for his obsession
with box office numbers, has been known to camp out near the kitchen
at premieres for first crack at the hors d'oeurves, and Greg's never
seen a red carpet he didn't want to stroll down.