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Matthew Lawrence Addresses Cheryl Burke Divorce as Hallmark+ Series With Chilli Debuts

He says losing control of the narrative forced him to develop resilience.

Overview

  • In a rare January 1 interview with the Daily Mail, Lawrence said public scrutiny of his split required him to "grow thick skin" and keep living his life.
  • Burke filed for divorce in February 2022 and the dissolution was finalized in September 2022 after nearly three years of marriage.
  • Lawrence and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas premiered Hallmark+'s unscripted Second Chance Love on January 1, guiding five former couples through reunions in Sardinia, Italy.
  • Lawrence said the series intentionally avoids focusing on his relationship with Thomas, emphasizing stories of other couples seeking reconnection.
  • Burke has continued to reflect on the breakup, describing ongoing grief and noting that financial and gender-role tensions contributed to strain in the marriage.