Joey Lawrence accused of 'love-bombing' costar as they allegedly carried on an AFFAIR while his wife 'bawled her eyes out' - amid split READ MORE: Joey Lawrence accused of affair by costar's estranged husband Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Brian Marks and Eve Buckland and Terry Zeller For Dailymail.com Published: 23:47, 23 August 2024 | Updated: 23:52, 23 August 2024 e-mail View comments New details about Joey Lawrence's alleged affair with his former costar have emerged just days after his estranged wife Samantha Cope filed for divorce .

A source described as being 'close to the former couple' claimed on Friday that they split after Lawrence, 48, began a romantic relationship with his Socked In For Christmas costar Melina Alves, 40, according to People . The former Blossom star was said to have 'love-bombed' the actress and writer in the same way that he had 'love-bombed' his wife Samantha earlier. Their comments echoed statements made by Alves' estranged husband, who claimed in his own divorce documents — filed in late July — that she and Lawrence had been sleeping with each other earlier this year, according to court documents obtained by TMZ on Thursday.

DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Lawrence and Alves requesting comment. A source close to Joey Lawrence, 48, and his estranged wife Samantha Cope, 37, claimed that he 'love-bombed' his Socked In For Christmas costar after they were accused of carrying on an affair, according to People.