Alright, let’s get one thing straight. AJ McLean and Rochelle Deanna Karidis aren’t back together. They’ve gone public with their decision to divorce. This comes nine months after they let the world know they were separated.
AJ, one of the stars of the Backstreet Boys, took to Instagram on the first day of the year. “We’ve been apart for over a year,” he wrote. The hope for reconciliation was there, but they’ve chosen to officially end their marriage.
They got hitched back in December 2011. The Beverly Hills Hotel was the scene of the nuptials. Now, they’re turning their attention to their kids, Elliott, who’s 11, and Lyric, who’s 6. The goal? To co-parent in the best way possible, despite the split.
AJ’s Instagram post continued, “We’ve made this decision with deep love and respect.” The post, also shared on Rochelle’s page, emphasized their commitment to moving forward healthily. Their friendship and the co-parenting of their girls are at the center of this new chapter. They’re asking for kindness, respect, and privacy during this time.
Back in March 2023, AJ and Rochelle hinted at relationship troubles. They shared that they were facing challenges. But hey, who doesn’t, right?