The dating rumors heavily circulated because of the show Ink Master, due to on-screen chemistry during Season 2 and Season 3, viewers frequently noted that Dave Navarro was incredibly supportive of Tatu Baby (Kat Flores) . Fans interpreted Navarro's soft-spoken compliments during the live finales—such as calling her beautiful—as flirting rather than professional hosting. Many fans felt the judging panel cut Tatu Baby an immense amount of slack when she struggled with unfinished tattoos or weak lines. This led to theories that the judges, particularly Navarro or Chris Nunez, kept her in the competition due to personal crushes. David Michael Navarro (born June 7, 1967) is an American guitarist. He is best known as a member of the rock band Jane's Addiction, with whom he has recorded four studio albums. Between 1993 and 1998, Navarro was the guitarist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, recording one studio album, One Hot Minute (1995), before departing. He has also released one solo album, Trust No One (2001). Navarro has also been a member of Jane's Addiction-related bands Deconstruction and the Panic Channel. Katherine "Kat" Flores (born October 28, 1987), known professionally as Tatu Baby, is an American tattoo artist and reality television personality. She was a contestant on Ink Master season 2 in 2012, where she placed fourth, and season 3 of the same show in 2013, where she placed third. She starred as a main cast member in Cartel Crew (2019–2021), another reality television show based on people who have connections to drug cartels. Tatu Baby remains active as a tattoo artist in Miami, Florida.