Firerose is a rising Australian singer-songwriter who has recently made headlines for her rumored engagement with Billy Ray Cyrus, the father of pop star Miley Cyrus. But did you know that Firerose and Billy Ray met on the set of Hannah Montana, the popular Disney show that starred Miley as a teenage girl living a double life as a famous singer? If you are wondering what character did Firerose play on Hannah Montana, you might be surprised by the answer.
Firerose Was Not a Cast Member of Hannah Montana
According to IMDB’s list and also a few sources of the entire series cast, Firerose was never in Hannah Montana. Nor does her legal name, Johanna Rosie Hodges, appear among the show’s credits. Nor, incidentally, are any of her songs listed among those featured in the series.
Hannah Montana ran from 2006 to 2011 and followed the adventures of Miley Stewart, a normal girl who secretly moonlights as Hannah Montana, a famous pop star. The show also starred Billy Ray Cyrus as Miley’s father and manager, Robby Ray Stewart, along with Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Mitchel Musso, Moises Arias, and others.
The show had many guest stars and cameo appearances from celebrities such as Dolly Parton, Jesse McCartney, The Rock, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and more. However, Firerose was not one of them.
Firerose Met Billy Ray Cyrus on the Set of Hannah Montana
So how did Firerose and Billy Ray Cyrus meet if she was not on the show? The answer is that they met behind the scenes, when Firerose visited the set of Hannah Montana as a friend of someone who worked on the show.
Firerose revealed this during an August 2021 episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, where she and Billy Ray promoted their 2021 duet, “New Day”. She said:
We actually met ten years ago on the set of Hannah Montana. Billy Ray’s been a phenomenal supporter of my music ever since. He’s just really believed in me and continued to tell me to pursue my dreams no matter what and never give up. The music industry’s not easy, but he’s been just a really, really incredible support.
Since then, Firerose and Billy Ray have collaborated on several songs, including “New Day”, “Love Is A Drug”, and “Fireworks”. They have also shared many photos and videos together on social media, sparking romance rumors among fans.
Firerose and Billy Ray Cyrus Are Reportedly Engaged
The rumors reached a new level when Firerose posted a loving birthday message for Billy Ray on Instagram in August 2021, writing:
The world is a better place with you in it. Happy Birthday, Billy.
The post also showed Firerose wearing a diamond ring on her left hand, which many fans speculated was an engagement ring. Billy Ray added fuel to the fire by posting another photo of them embracing in October 2021, with the caption:
Happy Autumn
The photo again showed off Firerose’s ring, which looked very similar to the one Miley Cyrus wore when she was engaged to Liam Hemsworth. Neither Firerose nor Billy Ray have confirmed or denied their engagement status, but they seem very happy together.
Conclusion
Firerose is a talented singer-songwriter who has found love with Billy Ray Cyrus, but she did not play any character on Hannah Montana. She met him on the set of the show as a friend of a crew member and they bonded over music. They have since released several songs together and are reportedly engaged. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.