I hate to say it, but in this case I agree with Matt.

It's clear that whatever the issue is - it is Richie's to talk about and no-one from Bon Jovi is going to break their silence over it. It's that brotherhood mentality.

Whatever it is - I'd imagine the last thing Richie wants is to be dealing with the press and the crazy Bon Jovi fans, which is why except from one tweet attempting to calm the hysteria, which didn't work at all, we've heard nothing from him.

It's probably a shitstorm in a teacup. Except the repercussions of it could be far reaching - I doubt whatever the issue is would spell the end for the band, but all this chaos surrounding it could make any band member just decide they don't need this sort of drama anymore.