Steve Harvey’s got his daughter’s back — but he has no beef withMichael B. Jordan.
After PEOPLE exclusively broke over the weekend thatLori Harveyand Jordan, 35, had split, Steve said on Monday’s episode ofThe Steve Harvey Morning Show, “I’m team Lori, 1,000 percent. She’s my daughter. I love her, I support her.”
“Things happen,” continued the television host, 65. “It’s hard to be young and in the limelight and have a successful relationship. Look, as long as everybody can walk away in peace, be friends … I ain’t heard nobody say they busted no windows or nothing.”
“As long as you don’t put your hands on my daughter, I don’t give a damn what you do,” Steve said.
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Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey.Frazer Harrison/Getty
A source close tothe former coupleconfirmed to PEOPLE on Saturdaythat they had called it quitsafter dating for a year and a half.
“Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken,” the insider said. “They still love each other.”
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“Michael matured a lot overthe course of their relationshipand was ready to commit for the long term. He let down his guard with her, opening up emotionally in a romantic relationship for the first time,” added the source. “They had great times together and brought out the best in each other.”
Steve Harvey, Lori Harvey, Michael B. Jordan.Cindy Ord/Getty Images; Phillip Faraone/WireImage; Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic
On Monday, Steve said on his show that he believes Jordan “is still a cool guy, from what I know” and added, “It’s a breakup. I’m pretty sure they’ll be fine. People break up all the time.”
“I just wish I could’ve broken up without the cost factor!” Steve went on to joke. (The star has gone through two divorces.) “I gotta start learning from my children — get out early! … I waited way too late.”
“She is very focused on her career,” the insider added.
According to the source, Lori “realized that they weren’t on the same page” while she and theBlack Pantheractor “were making plans for their future.”
“She still wants to have fun and be free,” the insider said. “Michael is a great guy. She is sad that their relationship didn’t work out, but she is moving on.”
Reps for Lori and Jordan have not commented on their split.
source: people.com
