AJ McLean and his wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean are calling it quits.
The Backstreet Boys singer and his wife announced on Instagram that their marriage was complete. “As you all know, we have been separated for over a year now. While we have been hoping for a reconciliation, we have decided to officially end our marriage,” the couple wrote in a joint statement on social media.
AJ McLean, Rochelle DeAnna McLean and their daughters at the premiere of “Trolls Band Together.”
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“It is with deep love and respect that we have made this decision,” the couple continued. “Our focus now is moving forward in the healthiest way possible, with friendship and co-parenting of our girls at the forefront in the next chapter. “We thank you for your kindness, respect and privacy at this time.”
After two years of dating, the McLeans tied the knot in Los Angeles in 2011. They share two daughters together.
In a statement in March 2023, the couple explained their separation. “Marriage is hard, but it’s worth it,” they said. “We have mutually decided to temporarily separate to work on ourselves and our marriage in hopes of building a stronger future. The plan is to get back together and continue to nurture our love for each other and our family. We ask for respect and privacy during this time. A breakup is hard enough without the comment, please be kind and remember there are children involved.”
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