In a stunning development, country legend Billy Ray Cyrus and Australian singer Firerose have split following a series of explosive revelations.
Firerose, formerly Johanna Rosie Scholem, shared details of her troubled history and accused Cyrus of abusive behavior as divorce proceedings began, according to the Daily Mail.
The songstress, who grew up as Johanna Rosie Scholem in the suburbs of northern Sydney, is navigating through a public and contentious divorce. Details about her early life have surfaced, painting a picture very different from the polished country singer persona she adopted in the U.S.
Born as the eldest of three daughters to Debbie, a retired professional violinist, and Stephen, a retired general practitioner who operated from their North Ryde home, Firerose's roots are firmly planted in suburban Sydney. She attended the prestigious School for the Performing Arts in Newtown, graduating in 2005.
Previously concealed social media photos reveal a starkly different appearance of Firerose in her early years compared to her current look. She grew up in a Jewish household, worshipping at the North Shore Temple Emanuel. In 2006, she moved to Los Angeles and began her career in the country music scene, where she eventually met Billy Ray Cyrus on the set of the television show "Hannah Montana" more than a decade ago.
In 2021, Firerose recorded a duet with Billy Ray Cyrus, marking the beginning of their public romantic relationship. Despite tensions with Cyrus's daughter, Miley, the couple announced their engagement in November 2022.
Firerose, who has celebrated eight years of sobriety, often credits her faith for her recovery. She expressed this milestone with an inspiring message through social media, attributing her progress to divine intervention. "Eight years sober today by the grace of God! One day at a time since then, I've given my will and my life over to Him," Firerose shared in a heartfelt post.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose were married in October last year, but troubles quickly emerged. Cyrus filed for divorce on May 23, 2024, citing irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct.
Allegations from both parties have further complicated the divorce. Firerose accused Cyrus of suspicion and deceit, claiming he doubted her background and accused her of falsifying her last name to facilitate their marriage.
Cyrus has countered with accusations of financial misconduct, alleging that Firerose accrued $97,000 in debt on his credit cards in a brief two-week period. He has taken legal steps to restrict her access to his financial assets.
Firerose has made serious claims of verbal and emotional abuse, particularly after revealing her plans for a preventative double mastectomy. She detailed the perceived financial abandonment by Cyrus concerning her surgery and reconstruction efforts.
The singer branded Cyrus as an "evil man" and detailed claims of continuous domestic abuse throughout their marriage.
The split has left both parties making harsh accusations, stirring public interest. As the divorce unfolds, more revelations are likely to emerge. The couple's turbulent relationship, from its Hollywood beginnings to its public disintegration, continues to capture attention.
