Karina Smirnoff Pushes Back Wedding; Points To Dancing With The Stars As Cause

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Karina Smirnoff is pushing back her planned January 21 wedding date because of Dancing With The Stars.

“I got an amazing partner (JR Martinez) and we spend so much time at the studio because we have a great shot at [winning the mirror ball trophy],” Smirnoff, 33, said after the show Monday. “And we truly enjoy putting together these great routines.”

Smirnoff’s fiance, Brad Penny, a pitcher with the Detroit Tigers just finished his season after his team lost to the Rangers in the ALCS.

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