Billy Ray Cyrus has accused his estranged wife, Firerose, of fraudulently spending $96,000 on his credit cards.
According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Cyrus, 62, filed for an emergency preliminary injunction on June 13, alleging that 37 fraudulent charges were made to his business American Express card by Firerose, who is legally known as Joanna Hodges.
“As a result of these fraudulent charges, I am concerned that Mr. Hodges may obtain other information and make fraudulent charges to my business and/or personal credit cards and accounts,” Cyrus’ complaint states.
Fox News Digital reached out to Cyrus’ representatives for comment but did not receive a response.
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Billy Ray Cyrus filed for a temporary restraining order against his estranged wife, Firerose, on June 13. (Getty Images)
Firerose argued in a court response obtained by Fox News Digital that “there was no emergency.” The singer said he had been using the American Express card in question since 2022.
“The allegation that the Wife filed 37 unauthorized claims is without merit,” her lawyers wrote in the filing. “During the divorce proceedings, the parties will continue to live in accordance with the status quo during the marriage. The Wife has simply been living her life as before since October 10, 2023, and the Husband has no right to sever his relationship with her.”
Billy Ray Cyrus claimed Firerose spent $96,000 on his American Express business card without authorization. (Getty Images)
Cyrus previously agreed to provide Firerose with money while their divorce proceedings proceed.
In the order filed on May 24, the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer specifically agreed to pay Firerose $500 per night for 10 nights “for her to stay in a hotel or Airbnb.”
Additionally, Cyrus agreed to pay Firerose $5,000 per month to help her purchase a “suitable” home “for 90 days or until divorce, whichever occurs first.”
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Billy Ray Cyrus filed for an annulment from his estranged wife, Firerose, in May. (Getty Images)
According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Cyrus filed for an annulment against the Australian singer in May, citing “irreconcilable differences” and alleging “improper marital conduct.”
The reason for the annulment was listed as “consent to the marriage was obtained by fraud.” Their separation date was listed as May 22, 2024, according to the documents.
“The husband contends that since he agreed to the marriage based on the wife’s fraudulent act and, had he known, he would not have entered into marital relations with her, he is entitled to annulment,” the petition states.
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Billy Ray Cyrus was previously married to Tish Cyrus. (David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Cyrus reportedly now believes Firerose is “not the person I thought I married.”
“He believes she married him for reasons other than love,” a source told People magazine. “He believes she married him because he could provide for her financially. There was money drama and trust issues between them.”
“He wants her out of his life,” the source added. “They have a prenuptial agreement. He’s disappointed right now, but I’m sure he’ll move on soon. He’s a very positive person.”
Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose were married on October 10, 2023. (Lisa Leah)
Firerose and Cyrus were married in October at the musician’s Tennessee estate.
“October 10th, 23rd will forever remain as the beautiful and joyous day when our two souls were united in holy matrimony,” the couple shared on social media at the time. “It was the most perfect and magical celebration of love we could ever imagine.”
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Billy Ray Cyrus met Firerose on the set of Hannah Montana, where he co-starred with his daughter Miley Cyrus. (Eric McCandless/Disney Channel via Getty Images)
The two first met on the set of “Hannah Montana” more than 13 years ago.
“There are some old pine trees on the property that look like they’re from Tennessee,” he previously said. told people “Tex (his dog) and I went out there in the middle of the day and he relieved himself, and we stretched and I thought about how much I miss Tennessee,” he said in the magazine.
“That day, Fire Rose came through the front door. For a moment I didn’t know what it was, but then I felt like I recognized her. I thought, ‘This girl is a star.'”
Fox News Digital’s Tracy Wright contributed to this report.
