Joey Lawrence Speaks Out About Divorce from Wife Samantha Cope and Melina Alves Affair Allegations
The 'Melissa & Joey' Star Breaks His Silence
Lawrence Denies Allegations, Says Divorce Was 'Mutual Decision'
Actor Joey Lawrence has finally spoken out about his divorce from wife Samantha Cope and the affair allegations involving hairstylist Melina Alves.
In an exclusive interview with Page Six, Lawrence denied any wrongdoing and stated that the divorce was a "mutual decision." He said, "Samantha and I have always had a great relationship, and we still do. We decided to end our marriage because we were no longer on the same page about some important things."
Lawrence went on to say that the timing of the divorce and the affair allegations was "unfortunate." He explained, "The divorce had been finalized for a few months before the rumors started circulating. I'm disappointed that people are trying to make something out of nothing."
- Lawrence and Cope were married for five years.
- They have three children together.
- The divorce was finalized in October 2022.
The affair allegations first surfaced in January 2023, when a source told The Sun that Lawrence had been "caught cheating" with Alves.
Lawrence has not publicly addressed the allegations until now. He told Page Six that he is "not going to dignify those rumors with a response."
Lawrence and Alves have both denied the affair allegations.
Conclusion
The divorce of Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope has been a highly publicized affair. The allegations of an extramarital relationship have only added to the intrigue surrounding the split.
While Lawrence has denied any wrongdoing, the rumors continue to circulate. It remains to be seen whether the full truth about what happened will ever be known.
Only time will tell what the future holds for Lawrence and Cope. But one thing is for sure: the divorce has been a difficult experience for both of them.
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