In a recent turn of events, Billy Ray Cyrus, the iconic “Old Town Road” singer, has filed for divorce from his wife Firerose, marking less than a year since their October 2023 wedding. The country music star cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct as the grounds for their separation. Now, there’s a new twist in their marital saga as Cyrus has sought an annulment, claiming the marriage was based on fraud.
Adding to the complexity of their breakup, Cyrus has brought serious allegations against Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rosie Hodges. He claims she deliberately isolated him from his family, particularly one of his daughters. According to documents that Cyrus added to his initial divorce filing on June 17, he discovered that Firerose had blocked at least one of his daughters from contacting him via phone or other electronic devices.
Cyrus is a father to two biological daughters with his ex-wife Tish Cyrus – Grammy Award-winning singer Miley Cyrus, 31, and 24-year-old Noah Cyrus. He also adopted Tish’s daughter Brandi, 37, during their 29-year marriage. 
However, the legal documents did not specify which daughter was affected by Firerose’s alleged actions.
Amidst these accusations, Cyrus has also requested a temporary restraining order against Firerose. He accuses her of making unauthorized charges on his credit card, nearing $100,000. Firerose’s legal team has refuted these claims, stating that she was merely continuing the lifestyle established during their marriage.
The drama between the couple extends beyond financial disputes. Firerose, who is 27 years younger than Cyrus, revealed in her legal filings that he filed for divorce a day before she was scheduled for a preventative double mastectomy due to her BRCA1 gene carrier status, diagnosed in 2020. She also accused Cyrus of severe verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse, exacerbated by his unpredictable behavior linked to drug use and marijuana consumption.
As this controversial divorce unfolds, representatives for both Cyrus and Firerose are being sought for comments on the matter. Meanwhile, for those facing similar issues of domestic violence, help is available 24/7. You can confidentially contact the national domestic violence helpline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) and find local resources to assist you.