By Jon Boon - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter

Lane Garrison has leapt to Joe Simpson’s defense saying he doesn’t believe the gay allegations leveled against 'Papa Joe' are true, Breaking Celebrity News is exclusively reporting.

The Prison Break actor, 32, who lived under 54-year-old Joe’s roof for a year before finding fame in Hollywood, told Breaking Celebrity News that Joe is a kind-hearted family man who was an incredible influence to him as a young man determined to find fame in the acting world.

Lane credits Joe for his success and hopes all the allegations will blow over.

"I don’t believe any of the stories that suggest Joe had relationships with other men while he was married to Tina," Lane said in an exclusive interview.

"They are the perfect family, and I got a chance to see that when I lived with them first hand. I grew up with Jessica and Ashlee, and Joe and Tina were incredibly nice to me and treated me like their own son.

"Joe was especially important in my life because he helped me get to where I am today. Our families know each other well, even my sister works as one of his assistants.

"I don’t know what is going on out there in L.A., I’m shooting a movie out of town, but I don’t believe Joe is gay.

"He was always very loving towards Tina and the family are super close," Lane revealed.

As Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, Tina dashed to New