Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean and wife Rochelle announce 'end' of marriage

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean and wife Rochelle have announced to "officially end" their marriage after almost 12 years.

Taking to his Instagram account on Sunday, McLean shared a joint statement of the couple, announcing that their decision is made on mutual basis.

The statement reads, "As you all know we have been separated for over a year now. While we hoped for reconciliation we have decided to officially end our marriage. While we have hoped for reconciliation we have decided to officially end our marriage. It is with deep love and respect that we have made this decision."

The couple continued in their statement, noting, "Our focus now is moving forward in the healthiest way possible with friendship and co-parenting our girls at the forefront of this next chapter, We appreciate your kindness, respect, and privacy at this time."

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"Thank you, Alexander and Rochelle mclean," they concluded in the statement.

In a joint statement to TODAY.com, in March 2023, the couple announced to live separately while maintaining their privacy.

As per the statement, "Marriage is hard, but worth it, we have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves, and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future. The plan is to come back together and continue to nurture our love for one another and our family."

"We ask for respect and privacy at this time. Separation is hard enough without the commentary, please be kind and remember there are children involved," they added.