by Mike Walters Posted on September 18, 2023 at
‘Savage Backyard’ singer Darren Hayes is pulling the plug on his relationship after 17 years of marriage.
In accordance with authorized paperwork, obtained by The Blast, Hayes filed for the dissolution of his marriage within the Los Angeles County courthouse in opposition to his longtime husband, Richard Cullen.
As in lots of instances, Hayes cited “irreconcilable variations” as the explanation for the cut up — however no particular clarification was given for the breakup. Apparently, Hayes obtained in entrance of the submitting by publicizing the issues in his marriage.
The singer introduced in Could of 2023 that he was separating from his husband, saying, “After 17 years of marriage to the very best individual I’ve ever met, Richard and I’ve chosen to simply accept that our union has gently and fantastically come to relaxation. In honor of this realization, we separated earlier this yr and have been supporting one another emotionally all through this large change in our lives..”
Shockingly, he obtained particular concerning the state of affairs.
‘Savage Backyard’ Singer Darren Hayes Breaks Silence On His Divorce
“As a result of individuals will ask, let me reply the ugly inquiries to get them out of the way in which perpetually — no, there’s no scandal to report, no infidelity, responsible or third celebration. We’re nonetheless greatest mates. We at all times might be. In addition to – we’ve got a really cute and needy labradoodle to handle – and the enterprise of pleasure to take care of.”
Darren and Richard have been a pair for a really very long time, and except the couple had a prenuptial settlement, their cash and property would probably be cut up proper down the center. Plus, the celebration incomes probably the most earnings will probably need to pay the opposite some form of spousal assist.
A number of stories point out that Darren got here out to his mates and file label within the early 2000s. He married his boyfriend, Richard, in 2005 after relationship for two years.
As for youngster assist, the previous couple has no kids, so it received’t be a difficulty.
This isn’t the primary time Darren has handled the fallout of a serious cut up. In 2001, Savage Backyard made the announcement they have been breaking apart the band. An announcement indicated that there was no dangerous blood between the singer and his guitarist companions.
“We’re extraordinarily grateful to our followers all world wide for his or her unimaginable assist through the years. The success of Savage Backyard and our time collectively has been an incredible expertise… one that we are going to always remember. We simply hope that you simply all perceive our particular person must proceed rising,” the assertion learn.
After all, followers are hoping the band will begin touring once more.
You by no means know…
If you wish to really feel worse about this case, simply take just a few seconds to recollect and take heed to the band’s largest hit ‘Really Madly Deeply’ — it’d simply get the tears flowing. In December 2020, Savage Backyard was listed at quantity 28 in Rolling Stone Australia‘s “50 Biggest Australian Artists of All Time.”
