Billy Ray Cyrus’ ex-wife Firerose is talking out in regards to 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 received pissed off 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 attainable whenever 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 seek 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 title 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. It’s possible you’ll be upset with me for posting this however I actually may care much less at this level. Me and the ladies 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, needed their dad to be a part of her life and claimed he disregarded that. “That’s your child lady. She deserves higher. By some means 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. Similar to I confirmed up for you at mamaws [sic] funeral whenever you didn’t count on me to I’m nonetheless right here proper now. As I write this with tears in my eyes I hope you notice this message solely comes from a spot of affection and likewise concern that the world might 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 presently a 12 months and a half sober from alcohol.
“I don’t know what you’re fighting precisely however I believe I’ve a fairly good thought & I’d love that will help you in the event you would open up and obtain the assistance. You understand how to succeed in me. Until that day comes I’ll proceed to wish for you,” Hint’s open letter concluded.
Throughout Cyrus’ efficiency on Monday, he instructed the gang that his guitar wasn’t working whereas he carried out his hit collab with Lil Nas X, Outdated City Street.
“Is my guitar nonetheless on? I believe they lower me off. I don’t hear my guitar anymore,” Cyrus stated to the stage crew. “Verify. Is anyone awake? I don’t hear it. Do y’all hear this? The place’s everyone at? Verify. Is anybody again there? Can somebody flip my guitar again on? We’re gonna sing somewhat bit extra.”
Cyrus appeared to get pissed off 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 may 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 accomplished. 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 taking part in 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 night time and I’ve discovered by all these years when the producer says ‘you’re on,’ you go entertain the parents even when the tools goes to hell. I used to be there for the folks 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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