Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean and Wife Rochelle Officially End Marriage After Yearlong Separation

Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean and his wife, Rochelle, announce the official end of their 12-year marriage after a year of separation, focusing on co-parenting their two daughters.

Backstreet Boys’ member AJ McLean and his wife, Rochelle, have confirmed the official end of their 12-year marriage after a yearlong separation. The couple, who initially separated in 2023, shared the decision to conclude their relationship via a joint Instagram statement on January 1st.

Despite their hope for reconciliation during the separation, AJ and Rochelle McLean expressed mutual respect for each other in their decision. Their priority now is ensuring the healthiest possible co-parenting arrangement for their daughters, Elliott, aged 11, and Lyric, aged 6.

Having begun dating in 2009 and tying the knot in December 2011, the couple had journeyed through over a decade together. Their separation, initially announced as temporary in March 2023, culminated in the official end of their marriage as they celebrated their 12th anniversary in December.

Rochelle McLean recently commemorated their 11th anniversary with a heartfelt post, quoting lyrics from Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain.” The couple’s focus now shifts towards navigating their new roles as co-parents while moving forward separately, with a shared commitment to their daughters’ well-being.