Joey Lawrence Allegedly Had an Affair Ahead of Split from Wife Samantha Cope: 'He Love-Bombed Her' (Exclusive Source)

Infidelity was a factor inJoey LawrenceandSamantha Cope’s decision to end their marriage, according to an exclusive source. A source close to the former couple, whosedivorce newsbroke on Aug. 21, exclusively tells PEOPLE that the pair went their separate ways after Lawrence, 48, struck up a relationship with Melina Alves, a writer and costar on his upcoming film,Socked In For Christmas. “Joey met Melina Alves on the set of their movie, where she was a producer,” the source claims.

Joey Lawrence's Wife Samantha Cope Officially Dismisses Divorce Days After Revealing Their Surprise Reconciliation

Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope.Photo:samantha cope/Instagram samantha cope/Instagram Joey LawrenceandSamantha Cope’sdivorcehas officially been dismissed. The dismissal comes less than a week after Lawrence revealed in an Instagramposton Dec. 4 thathe’d reunited with his ex-wife, with whom he sharesdaughter Dylan. “I am beyond grateful 🤍I am beyond blessed🤍I am galaxies beyond thankful 🤍 My heart is so full ❤️,” he wrote alongside a photo of himself and Cope at the premiere of their holiday movieMarry Christmasand a selfie of them kissing, which he wrote “My forever after ❤️ " on top of.

Joey McIntyre Promises 'All the Holidays Feels' in New Christmas MovieJingle Bell Lovefor Roku (Exclusive)

Joey McIntyre in Jingle Bell Love.Photo:Roku Roku There’s a new kid on theChristmasmovie block! New Kids on the BlocksingerJoey McIntyreis starring in a festive flick for The Roku Channel.Jingle Bell Lovealso starsHeartland’s Michelle Morgan — and, as you can see in PEOPLE’s exclusive first-look photos — its halls are decked! According to the official synopsis, the movie “follows Jack Cooper (McIntyre) as he visits his late wife’s hometown for Christmas and gets more than he bargained for when his determined daughter (Delia Chambers) decides to match him up with a charming local shop owner (Morgan).

Joey Molland, Sole Surviving Original Member of Badfinger, Dies at 77 Following Health Issues

Joey Molland, the last surviving original member of rock band Bad Finger, has died. He was 77. The band’s officialFacebookpage announced his death on Sunday, March 2. “Well, the day we never wanted to see has arrived,” the tribute began. “Needless to say, although I knew the situation was bad, it was still a shock to the system. I’m sure if you’re reading this for the first time, it’s a shock to yours, as well,” the statement continued.

John Amos Emphasized How the 'Love Is Still There' with His Family Despite Elder Abuse Case Before His Death

John Amos, Shannon Amos, and K.C. Amos at the 1st Annual “A Celebration of Heroes” Power Heroes Gala on December 3, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Brian To/FilmMagic Brian To/FilmMagic The lateJohn Amosspoke out about his love for his family before hisdeath. In an interview with PEOPLE in December 2023, theRootsactor opened up about his relationship with his kids after his daughter, Shannon Amos, claimed he was a “victim of elder abuse” at the hands of her brother, John’s son,K.