Fans accusing TLC’s Chilli of coming between Matthew Lawrence and his ex — ‘DWTS’ star Cheryl Burke — are barking up the unsuitable tree … although Cheryl appears to be throwing shade about the new relationship.
A supply conversant in the state of affairs tells TMZ … Matthew’s divorce was filed earlier than he began speaking to Chilli in any romantic means — they knew one another, however merely weren’t pursuing each other.
Chilli and Matthew did reconnect in March, a month after Cheryl filed for divorce, at a ’90s conference … however sources say they waited some time earlier than leaping into something critical on account of Matthew being contemporary out of his marriage.
Chilli was even courting different individuals up till they made issues official over the holidays — and we’re advised Matthew and Cheryl weren’t dwelling collectively when the romance started.
In truth, Cheryl herself says she and Matthew have been formally single as of September.
As we reported, Chilli and the “Boy Meets World” star spent the holidays — Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year — collectively in Atlanta along with her household.
Cheryl took to Instagram quickly after our story, posting a brief and seemingly bitter message — “That was quick …”
Based on these 3 phrases, individuals on-line suspected some relationship overlap, however our sources say there was no humorous biz … as Chilli needed to ensure there was no grey space earlier than going unique with Matthew.
