Matthew Lawrence officially begins pepper Following her divorce from Cheryl Burke.

The actor and the TLC singer, whose real name is Rosonda Thomas, began seeing each other romantically in November 2022, three months after her rep said our weekly They were "just friends" when they went out together in Hawaii. By New Year's, the two were "in love."

Lawrence's relationship with Pepper comes later Burke announced her separation from him in February 2022. Their divorce papers Their separation date is mentioned as January 7, 2022.

Burke, who cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split, later complained that Lawrence was "cruel". Taking custody of their dog, Isabella, and forcing them to go to trial.

Lawrence and Pepper on New Year's Eve 2022 As Instagram official, Burke is one of her followers. Update on how he was coping after a difficult year.

"I made it through the year doing everything possible to try to break me, and there were many moments where I thought I would break, but here I am," the dancer wrote on December 31. "2022 was a year full of the most ups, downs and heartbreaks (if I'm being honest) that I've ever experienced, but I wouldn't be who or where I am today without those life experiences... I'm eager to move on, let go of my past." Can't be defined, and so ready to start the next chapter of my life. 2023, let's show them how it's done!”

Scroll through for a timeline of Pepper and Lawrence's relationship: