Jennifer Lopez’s Ex Casper Smart Reacts To Singer’s Relationship With Alex Rodriguez

Jennifer Lopez and Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez’s romance made headlines this week after the pair were spotted enjoying a getaway together in the Bahamas. Most appear to be supportive of the former “American Idol” judge’s relationship with A-Rod, including her ex Beau Casper Smart.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor-dancer, who was in New York City to choreograph a special dance session for the launch of Lay’s new Poppables snack chips, opened up about his current relationship with Lopez and his thoughts on her new man. “[We’re] friends,” he told the publication of Lopez, adding that they have “nothing but respect and love for each other.”

Smart explained that he has a “good” relationship with Lopez now and that he was “of course” happy for her burgeoning relationship with Rodriguez. “I want nothing but the best and love [for her],” the 29-year-old choreographer said of his ex.

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Smart also opened up about going on tour with Lopez as a choreographer and dancer prior to their split last year. “It was tiring but nice to travel around the world in six months, especially with someone you're with and you get to enjoy it together,” he said of the experience. “The work was a lot and we constantly were fixing and changing and shifting and making the show better, daily. But it was fun.”

Lopez and Smart started dating in 2011 and were together for three years before breaking up in 2014. The “On The Floor” singer rekindled her relationship with Smart in 2015, but they once again split in August 2016. The pair reportedly broke up due to Smart cheating on Lopez for the second time, according to People magazine.

“She kicked him out because he cheated on her and he got caught. It happened two years ago, and he promised he would never do it again and once he did, she was done,” an insider told the magazine.

However, Smart seemed to be right when he said he and Lopez have moved on from their breakup. In February, Lopez had a run-in with Smart at a restaurant in El Floridita in Hollywood, where a mutual friend was celebrating their birthday, E! News reported. The two appeared to be friendly with each other as Lopez, her best friend Leah Remini and Smart were seen entering and leaving the venue together.

“They are still friends though and talk from time to time again. They both will always care for each other because of the history they have,” an insider told the publication of Lopez and Smart following their run-in with each other.

Meanwhile, Lopez and Rodriguez seem to be enjoying getting to know each other. Sources revealed that the couple “sees a future together” and have bonded over their many similarities with each other.