Joey Lawrence responds to affair rumors, says marriage to ex Samantha Cope was ‘beyond saving’ [Video]

Joey Lawrence has responded to rumors that he had an affair with co-star Melina Alves while still married to soon-to-be ex-wife Samantha Cope. 

On Thursday, the actor took to social media to address the claims, denying any physical relationship with Alves. 

“With a deep sense of responsibility, I want to respond to the recent allegations surrounding my personal life, including my divorce and the claims of an affair with Melina Alves,” the statement began. “Melina and I became close friends and I did not have a physical relationship with her while filming the movie ‘Socked in for Christmas.’ These rumors are false. Our bond was based on shared experiences and an understanding of the challenges we were both facing in our personal lives.”

“At the time I met Melina, I was in the midst of a deeply troubled marriage,” he continued. “I was clinging to the hope that I could save a relationship that, …