Billy Ray Cyrus’ ex-wife Firerose is talking out concerning the 63-year-old singer following his efficiency at U.S. President Donald Trump’s Liberty Ball on Monday.
Cyrus took the stage in Washington, D.C., and his efficiency was deemed an “epic catastrophe” by followers after he acquired annoyed on stage over alleged technical difficulties.
“What’s being seen in public now displays a lot of what I skilled in personal throughout our relationship,” Firerose, 36, stated in an announcement to Individuals.
“It’s very unhappy to see those self same struggles proceed for him, however I’m glad the reality is coming to gentle — for his potential good as a result of therapeutic is simply doable while you confront the reality and settle for there’s an issue,” she continued. “For me, I stay targeted on my religion, my music, my therapeutic and utilizing my story to encourage others to search out energy and hope.”
Cyrus and Firerose, who have been married for seven months, finalized their divorce in August 2024. Cyrus cited irreconcilable variations and “inappropriate marital conduct” when he filed for divorce from Firerose, whose authorized identify is Johanna Rose Hodges. Throughout their heated divorce proceedings, Firerose and Cyrus each accused one another of bodily, verbal and emotional abuse.
Firerose’s feedback come after Cyrus’ son, Hint Cyrus, wrote an open letter to his father on Wednesday, saying that he “barely” acknowledges him anymore and asking him to succeed in out for assist.
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“It appears this world has overwhelmed you down and it’s turn into apparent to everybody however you. Chances are you’ll be upset with me for posting this however I actually might care much less at this level. Me and the women have been genuinely anxious about you for years however you’ve pushed all of us away,” Hint wrote.
He stated that his sister, Noah Cyrus, 24, wished their dad to be a part of her life and claimed he disregarded that. “That’s your child lady. She deserves higher. One way or the other identical to me she nonetheless idolizes you although. We’re all hanging on to recollections of the person we as soon as knew & hoping for the day he returns,” Hint continued.
“You’re not wholesome Dad & everyone seems to be noticing it. Identical to I confirmed up for you at mamaws [sic] funeral while you didn’t anticipate me to I’m nonetheless right here proper now. As I write this with tears in my eyes I hope you understand this message solely comes from a spot of affection and likewise worry that the world could lose you far too quickly. I like you Dad,” he wrote.
Hint stated that he hasn’t talked to his father shortly and famous that he’s at the moment a 12 months and a half sober from alcohol.
“I don’t know what you’re scuffling with precisely however I believe I’ve a reasonably good thought & I’d love that will help you should you would open up and obtain the assistance. You understand how to succeed in me. Until that day comes I’ll proceed to hope for you,” Hint’s open letter concluded.
Throughout Cyrus’ efficiency on Monday, he advised the gang that his guitar wasn’t working whereas he carried out his hit collab with Lil Nas X, Previous City Highway.
“Is my guitar nonetheless on? I believe they lower me off. I don’t hear my guitar anymore,” Cyrus stated to the stage crew. “Examine. Is anyone awake? I don’t hear it. Do y’all hear this? The place’s all people at? Examine. Is anybody again there? Can somebody flip my guitar again on? We’re gonna sing somewhat bit extra.”
Cyrus appeared to get annoyed over the technical difficulties. “Y’all need me to sing extra otherwise you simply need me to get the hell off the stage? I don’t give a rattling,” he stated.
After a technician got here out onstage to assist Cyrus repair the guitar, he stated the instrument was “lifeless” and gave the guitar to the technician, telling the gang to “simply snap your fingers” so he might proceed to sing.
He started to sing an a cappella model of Achy Breaky Coronary heart and the lights turned on as soon as he was achieved. However Cyrus didn’t get off the stage and commenced to wander round earlier than he was escorted off.
The next day, Cyrus took to Instagram to say that he had “a blast” on the Liberty Ball. “I wouldn’t have missed the honour of enjoying this occasion whether or not my microphone, guitar and displays labored or not. I used to be there as a result of President Donald J. Trump invited me,” Cyrus wrote in his caption.
“I had a ball on the Liberty Ball final evening and I’ve discovered via all these years when the producer says ‘you’re on,’ you go entertain the oldsters even when the gear goes to hell. I used to be there for the individuals and we had a blast. That’s referred to as rock n roll,” Cyrus’ added.
Cyrus has not responded to Firerose’s feedback as of this writing.
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