Delevan Metro
Delevan Metro
min read · July 14, 2025 · Entertainment

AJ McLean and Rochelle Reunite for Backstreet Boys' Vegas Residency Debut!

AJ McLean reunited with his estranged wife Rochelle McLean and their two children for the opening of the Backstreet Boys' residency at the iconic Sphere in Las Vegas

BACKSTREET BOY'S SECRET TO SUCCESS: REUNITED WITH ESTRANGED WIFE AT ICONIC VEGAS RESIDENCY!

In a shocking turn of events, AJ McLean, the 47-year-old Backstreet Boys member, has reunited with his estranged wife Rochelle at the highly-anticipated residency show at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The sweet family snapshot posted on Instagram by Rochelle herself left fans going wild!

Just two years ago, McLean and his professional makeup artist and hairstylist wife announced they had "temporarily" separated after 12 years of marriage. But it seems that time apart has done them some good, as they're now back together - at least for the sake of their daughters Elliot, 12, and Lyric, eight.

Last year, they revealed they had decided to 'officially end their marriage' in January 2024 after 12 years together; pictured May at Academy of Country Music Awards

The loving family selfie shows McLean beaming alongside Rochelle and their two kids, who are dressed in matching all-white outfits and lanyards. It's clear that this reunion is more than just a one-time thing, as Rochelle gushed about the residency show on Instagram, saying it was "really something special" and praising her husband and his bandmates for putting on an "immersive" performance.

But what's even more intriguing is McLean's heartfelt comment in response to Rochelle's post. He thanked his family for their support, stating that he wouldn't have been able to kick off the residency without them by his side. Talk about a true showman!

The Sphere residency marks a major milestone for the Backstreet Boys, as they become the first pop act to perform at this iconic venue. And judging by Rochelle's Instagram stories, it seems like the whole family had an absolute blast at the opening night show.

In the selfie, the 47-year-old singer was seen beaming alongside the professional makeup artist and hairstylist as well as their two children — daughters Elliot, 12, and Lyric, eight

But this isn't the only exciting development in their lives. Last month, McLean opened up about how he and his estranged wife have been coparenting ever since their 2024 separation, revealing that they're both making progress and focusing on being the best parents possible for their girls.

In an interview with thescholarlynote.com, McLean revealed that despite their ups and downs, he and Rochelle will always be connected through their children. "We have a family together that's obviously not going anywhere," he said. "Fingers crossed that everything works out in the end, but either way, we'll always be close and love each other and be the best parents we could be for our girls."

It seems like this Backstreet Boy has learned to keep it real - even when it comes to his personal life. And who knows? Maybe a full-scale reconciliation is on the horizon.

In her post, his wife Rochelle tagged McLean and the Backstreet Boys as she gushed about their residency show

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He also left a touching comment in response to her post as he thanked his family for their support. 'I love you all so much,' he wrote

Last month, McLean opened up about how he and his estranged wife have been coparenting ever since their 2024 separation, revealing that their family is 'doing good' so far; pictured September 2024 in Los Angeles

McLean married Rochelle over a decade ago in December 2011; pictured April 2016 in Hollywood

McLean and the rest of the Backstreet Boys announced their summer 2024 residency at the iconic Sphere in Las Vegas, making them the first pop act to play the immersive venue, back in February; pictured May at the Academy of Country Music Awards