Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean Separating From Wife

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean is hitting pause on his marriage, separating from his spouse, however not divorcing … TMZ has discovered.

AJ and Rochelle DeAnna McLean inform TMZ … “Marriage is hard, but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves, and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future.”

They proceed, “The plan is to come back again collectively and proceed to nurture our love for each other, and our household. We ask for respect and privateness right now.

Separation is tough sufficient with out the commentary, please be sort and keep in mind there are kids concerned.”

AJ and Rochelle tied the knot again in 2011 after 6 years of courting … saying “I Do” on the Beverly Hills Hotel with the remainder of his Backstreet Boys crew in attendance.