Judge Mathis and ex Linda packed on PDA at swanky Detroit gala in final outing just two months before sudden divorce


JUDGE Mathis’ estranged wife Lisa Yvette Mathis has filed for divorce from the TV judge, with their last PDA-packed appearance taking place two months prior.

Linda Mathis, the soon-to-be ex-wife of Judge Mathis, whose full name is Gregory Ellis Mathis Sr, filed for divorce this week.

Judge Mathis and his now-ex Linda packed on PDA at a swanky Detroit gala weeks before their split

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Judge Mathis and his now-ex Linda packed on PDA at a swanky Detroit gala weeks before their splitCredit: Instagram/judgegregmathis
Judge Mathis and his ex Linda were also seen at a family gathering with them splitting just weeks later

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Judge Mathis and his ex Linda were also seen at a family gathering with them splitting just weeks laterCredit: Instagram/judgegregmathis
Gregory Mathis is the TV judge's full name

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Gregory Mathis is the TV judge’s full nameCredit: 2022 Tiffany Rose
Linda Mathis has filed for divorce from her husband of 39 years

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Linda Mathis has filed for divorce from her husband of 39 yearsCredit: 2024 WireImage

The divorce was filed on August 22, according to court documents obtained and shared by E! News.

But just 10 weeks ago, Judge and his wife were packing on the public displays of affection while attending an event.

SMITTEN DISPLAY

On June 6, the couple headed to Live From Detroit: The Concert At Michigan Central.

Sharing a snap from the event on his social media at the time, Judge Mathis gushed over the event, while the photo displayed the couple looking cozy and close.

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In the photo, Judge Mathis could be seen with his arms around Lisa’s waist.

Grinning widely for the camera, the couple looked loved up and smitten.

Please call off the divorce.”

Instagram User

For the event, Judge Mathis wore a checkered suit while his wife wore a strapless cream peplum top and some matching flared trousers.

Captioning the post at the time he shared it, Judge Mathis penned, “GUESS WHO’S BACK?! Detroit celebrated the reopening of Michigan Central, a landmark event with an all-star concert of Detroiters.”

He concluded, “Linda and I had a great time watching our city shine.”

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FANS PLEADING

Since the news of the couple’s split emerged, fans have flocked to the TV judge’s Instagram page, with many writing comments under his PDA-packed snap with Lisa.

“Stay together [heart emoji] 39 years,” penned one.

Don’t let the world rob you of your marriage.”

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A second pleaded: “Please call off the divorce.”

“Keep your head up! God will save y’all’s relationship,” added a third.

And a fourth said, “We are about to be all in these comments about you and Linda. We don’t play about yall. Whatever it is, work it out.

“Go apologize. Win your wife’s heart back, please. Your extended family loves yall. I feel like my uncle and aunt are splitting up.

“I hope both of you read the comments together. Don’t let the world rob you of your marriage, please.”

LOVE STORY OVER?

Judge Mathis and Lisa got married in June 1985, with them welcoming four children.

Linda revealed in the documents that they separated on July 17, meaning they parted ways a little over a month after they stepped out looking smitten.

The reason behind the couple’s split has been listed as “irreconcilable differences” in the documents.

Linda Reese and Judge Greg Mathis pictured in April 2014, just weeks before they split

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Linda Reese and Judge Greg Mathis pictured in April 2014, just weeks before they splitCredit: 2024 Denise Truscello
Judge Mathis and Lisa Mathis were always at events together before they split

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Judge Mathis and Lisa Mathis were always at events together before they splitCredit: 2023 Getty Images

The aforementioned outlet also revealed they learned from the papers that Linda is seeking spousal support from her estranged husband.

She is also “requesting that her requirement of spousal support be waived.”

25 YEARS ON THE SCREEN

Judge Mathis is known for being a TV judge.

The television program, Judge Mathis, ran for 24 years until 2023.

While on his show, Judge Mathis worked on more than 13,000 cases, with him now having moved onto pastures new with his new show.

Mathis Court with Judge Mathis is the latest show headed up by the iconic TV judge, which began airing on September 11, 2023 on Justice Central.

Judge Greg Mathis and wife Linda Reese appeared to have a strong marriage

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Judge Greg Mathis and wife Linda Reese appeared to have a strong marriageCredit: 2022 Getty Images
Fans are pleading with Judge Mathis and his ex to stay together

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Fans are pleading with Judge Mathis and his ex to stay togetherCredit: 2020 FilmMagic

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