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Matthew Lawrence Breaks Silence on Cheryl Burke Divorce as Hallmark+ Series With Chilli Debuts

Lawrence says he learned to tune out false narratives to focus on personal growth.

Overview

  • In a Daily Mail interview published Jan. 1, Lawrence described losing control of the public narrative around his marriage and said he had to develop a “thick skin.”
  • He characterized the split as a test that taught him about himself and said he feels thankful for the opportunity to grow.
  • Burke filed for divorce in February 2022 and it was finalized in September 2022, and Lawrence began dating Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas in January 2023.
  • Lawrence and Thomas now co-host Hallmark+’s Second Chance Love, which premiered Jan. 1 and follows five former couples reconnecting in Sardinia, Italy.
  • He emphasized that the series does not center on his relationship with Thomas, while Burke has separately discussed ongoing grief and past money-role tensions from the marriage.