Joey Lawrence and his wife Samantha Cope just shared a heartfelt surprise that left fans emotional. The couple revealed they are expecting their second child together — and it will be their first son.
The announcement came on the red carpet at the Dancing With the Stars 20th anniversary celebration on November 11, 2025, nearly a year after the couple reconciled from a brief separation and called off their divorce.
Cope, 38, expressed her excitement about welcoming a boy, while Lawrence, 49, proudly shared the news with fans.
The baby will join their daughter Dylan Rose, 2, as well as Lawrence’s older daughters Charleston, 19, and Liberty, 15, from his previous marriage to Chandie Yawn-Nelson.
A Sweet Surprise After Reconciliation
The pregnancy news follows a challenging period for the couple. Cope filed for divorce in August 2024, but they reconciled just months later in December 2024, dismissing the petition.
Speaking to E! News, Lawrence reflected: “Things take a lot of work and a lot of dedication and reworking and retooling… just don’t give up, because you never know.”
Fan Reactions
Fans flooded social media with heartfelt messages. One wrote: “This is shocking but so sweet — Joey and Samantha deserve this happiness.” Another added: “Baby No. 2 after reconciliation? Love wins.”
The announcement quickly went viral, with many praising the couple’s resilience and emotional journey.
Lavish Venue and Guest List
The reveal at the Dancing With the Stars anniversary celebration added a glamorous touch to the heartfelt news.
The couple’s red carpet moment was captured by photographers, cementing the announcement as one of the evening’s most jaw-dropping highlights.
With baby No. 2 on the way, Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope prove that love, resilience, and second chances can lead to the sweetest surprises — leaving fans speechless.
