Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 16, 2025 · Entertainment

J.Lo Speaks Out: Are 'A-Rod Side Chick' Rumors Behind the Split?

Jennifer Lopez remained silent in 2021 when her then-fiancé Alex Rodriguez was alleged to be chatting up Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy, but she was confronted point blank over the rumor on Wednesday (pictured in 2021)

JENNIFER LOPEZ GETS REAL ABOUT ALEX RODRIGUEZ'S ALLEGED CHEATING SCANDAL!

In a shocking turn of events, Jennifer Lopez finally broke her silence on the rumored cheating scandal involving her ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez and Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy. The 56-year-old pop diva was grilled by Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen during her fifth time playing Plead the Fifth, and she didn't hold back.

The drama started when LeCroy hinted at "DMing" with an "ex-MLB player" during the seventh season of Southern Charm reunion special in January 2021. Although she never confirmed Rodriguez's identity, she did say that he frequently FaceTimed her and offered to fly her to Miami multiple times. When asked about the rumors, Lopez furrowed her brow, rubbed her hands together, and simply said "Okay."

Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen gingerly asked the 56-year-old pop diva if it was true that 'A-Rod was DMing one of the cast members' during her fifth time being grilled for Plead the Fifth

Andy Cohen delicately broached the subject by asking if there was any truth to the speculation that Rodriguez's alleged infidelity led to their breakup in April 2021. Lopez responded with a surprising statement: "You know, I really have nothing to say about my personal life anymore... I'm done with that." The crowd erupted into applause as she exclaimed, "Yes! Support! Support!"

The two-time Grammy nominee and Rodriguez famously ended their four-year relationship just days after posing for their final selfie in March 2021. But what's even more interesting is that Lopez had already started secretly texting her now-husband Ben Affleck in February 2021, before tying the knot with him in 2022.

Madison LeCroy later revealed on a podcast that Rodriguez would frequently try to flirt with her and offered her gifts, but she politely rejected his advances. "I told [Rodriguez], I said, 'If you're looking for a side chick,' which clearly he was, 'it wasn't gonna be me.' I'm wifey material," LeCroy confidently stated.

Jennifer furrowed her brow in comprehension and then began rubbing her hands together in a sign of self-soothing and said, 'Okay'

Rodriguez's rep quickly shot back at the time, claiming that LeCroy was "trying to get attention" and that her "15 minutes of fame are up." But it seems that Lopez has finally put the drama behind her and is focusing on her upcoming projects.

In other news, Jennifer Lopez dished about her surprising pick for best onscreen kisser in a recent interview. The pop diva revealed that Brett Goldstein, her co-star from the Netflix rom-com Office Romance, was her top choice. She plays Air Cruz CEO Jackie opposite Goldstein's sexy lawyer, and their chemistry is undeniable.

Lopez also gushed about Goldstein's performance in Hustlers, calling him "fucking hell" as she praised his on-screen kiss with another actress. The 56-year-old diva even confessed that she loved his "sexy" performance and couldn't get enough of it.

'There was a lot of speculation in the press or on this show that that somehow led to your breakup. Is there anything you can speak to about that?' the 57-year-old presenter asked

The busy actress has been keeping herself occupied with various projects, including her upcoming thriller The Last Mrs. Parrish for Netflix and her producing gig for Amazon MGM Studios' Bob the Builder. But what's really got everyone buzzing is her $34M-budget movie Kiss of the Spider Woman, which has only earned a paltry $902K at the global box office since its release last Friday.

Despite the lukewarm reception, Lopez will be honored with the Virtuoso Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival in Georgia on November 1 for her performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman. The American Music Awards host is expected to bring her A-game as she accepts the prestigious award.

In related news, Jennifer Lopez is set to kick off her highly anticipated 12-date Up All Night Live in Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace's The Colosseum on December 30. With her packed schedule and slew of upcoming projects, it's clear that Lopez is back and better than ever!

'You know, I really have nothing to say about my personal life anymore,' Jennifer shockingly declared. 'I feel like it's... I'm done with that'

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At that the clubhouse crowd began applauding and Lopez, appearing relieved, exclaimed: 'Yes! Support! Support!'

Over on X, users like @fearqueerhorror speculated: 'Which means yes'

X user @napavalleylady tweeted a gif of Mariah Carey's famous quote about JLo: 'I don't know her'

And X user @fancyfaceneah wrote: 'I wish she was honest. Like she should've read Madison to filth'

The two-time Grammy nominee and the 50-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner famously ended their four-year relationship in April 2021 shortly after posing for their final selfie on March 26, 2021 (pictured)

However, Jennifer and her now fourth ex-husband Ben Affleck (L, pictured in 2024) reportedly started surreptitiously texting each other again in February 2021 before tying the knot in 2022 and finalizing their divorce on February 21

Madison first hinted about 'DMing' with an 'ex-MLB player' during the seventh season Southern Charm reunion special that aired in January 2021 (pictured) but noted that she had 'never seen him [or] touched him'

In 2023, the 35-year-old Bravo-lebrity told the Pillows and Beer podcast that Alex would frequently FaceTime her and offered to fly her to Miami multiple times

'I told [Rodriguez], I said,

At the time, the retired New York Yankee - who's dating fitness instructor Jaclyn Cordeiro (L, pictured July 27) - had his rep tell Page Six: 'Her 15 minutes of fame are up, and she is trying get a 16th minute'

Elsewhere on the boozy Bravo talk show, Jennifer revealed her surprising choice for her pick for best onscreen kisser over all her movies - Brett Goldstein

Lopez and the 45-year-old Ted Lasso alum (R, pictured April 7) portray Air Cruz CEO Jackie and her sexy lawyer in Ol Parker's Netflix-bound rom-com Office Romance

In 2019, Brett absolutely gushed over the ex-girlfriend of Diddy's 'sexy' performance in Hustlers while on his Films To Be Buried With podcast: 'It's really good on every level. F***ing hell! 50! She's 50! I love her!'

Jennifer is in the midst of a big publicity blitz for her $34M-budget movie, Kiss of the Spider Woman, which has worryingly only earned $902K at the global box office since last Friday despite good reviews