Giant panda Moi Moi, Rob Ford deny affair; Lady Gaga still celibate and Keanu still sad

Did celebrity giant panda Moi Moi ask Mayor-elect Rob Ford to sweeten the deal to bring her to Toronto?

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Spokesmen for giant panda Moi Moi and Toronto's mayor-elect Rob Ford have jointly denied rumours that a promised tryst between the panda and the soon-to-be mayor sealed the deal to get the ursine superstar to the Toronto Zoo for a promised five year stint.

But a source close to Moi Moi, speaking on condition of anonymity, shared that "under zoo conditions, male pandas have proven unenthusiastic about mating. Not only does this place the species in danger of extinction, but it's frustrating for a healthy young females like Moi Moi. She's a star; she's at the peak of her powers. Maybe Lady Gaga is okay with celibacy, but Moi Moi is not."

Unlike Moi Moi, Lady Gaga prefers celibacy.

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Insiders cite many qualities Moi Moi and Ford share. Both try to limit their social interactions to their immediate family group, have large round faces, experience a low metabolic rates, live a sedentary lifestyle, and have been described as living fossils. And a Chinese source adds that "having been named after former Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman, Moi Moi has a natural affinity for wealthy businessmen who masquerade as populist everymen."

Toronto Mayor-elect Rob Ford remains mum about his role in persuading superstar giant panda Moi Moi to Toronto.

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The latest scandal is widely believed to be yet another blow to Ford's oft-times rocky marriage. Wife Renata Ford deflected all media queries. "Ask Gino-boy" she said, referring to Ward 7 Councilor and Toronto Panda AcquisitionTask Force chair Georgio Mammoliti.

Meanwhile, rumours swirl that Rob Ford's gain was Canadian actor Keanu Reeves' loss. Without admitting the affair, the downcast actor released a statement through his publicist saying only that "I wish Moi-Moi all the best for the future; she's a very special lady."

Sad Keanu: the recent recipient of a Dear John letter from fellow celebrity Moi Moi?

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