We might have simply discovered what really brought on Joey Lawrence’s divorce! Prepare for some scandalous particulars, Perezcious readers!
In case you missed it, the 48-year-old actor’s spouse, Samantha Cope, filed to finish their marriage this week after solely two years. She listed the rationale for his or her divorce because the age-old “irreconcilable variations.” Nevertheless, it seems there’s an entire lot extra to the story of what brought on the breakup! It’s now being alleged Joey cheated on Samantha… with one other man’s spouse! And no, Samantha isn’t the one who made the bombshell accusation!
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In line with TMZ on Thursday, a person named Edward Rider accused his estranged spouse Melina Alves of getting an extramarital affair with Joey in his personal divorce paperwork filed in New Jersey in late July — which was just a few weeks earlier than Samantha formally pulled the plug on their marriage! OMG! The husband claimed within the docs that he found Joey and Melina have been sleeping with one another in late March.
Joey and Melina have been co-stars within the upcoming Hallmark-ish Christmas rom com Socked In For Christmas! Joey is the star of the movie, whereas Melina is a author and likewise has an performing credit score on the challenge. Edward solely stated they carried out their affair in California — presumably the place they filmed. We guess they have been getting cozy behind the scenes of the challenge… a little bit too cozy for Edward or Samantha’s liking! Take a look at a photograph of Melina and Joey collectively (beneath):
And Edward claimed it wasn’t only a quick fling, both! It went on for some time! Within the courtroom paperwork, the hubby states he believes Joey and Melina’s affair went on “at varied different occasions and locations.” Jeez!
For her half, Samantha listed the date of separation from Joey as June 7. So primarily based on the timeline offered, the Melissa & Joey alum was nonetheless with the 37-year-old actress — who he shares daughter Dylan Rose — whereas hooking up with Melina! Rattling! Did Samantha discover out about his alleged infidelity round that point? Is that why she is actually divorcing Joey? If the 37-year-old actress didn’t know earlier than, she does know! Right now, neither of the soon-to-be exes addressed the accusations. Melina has additionally remained silent on the allegation as effectively.
Wow! What a messy state of affairs! Reactions? Sound OFF within the feedback!
[Image via Melina Alves/Samantha Cope/Instagram, WENN]
