Hollyoaks star Ciara Janson accuses Eurovision winner husband of abuse in deleted post

“My children have and always will be my utmost priority, and I will do everything I can to protect them and be the mother they deserve.” She went on to claim that their family had been living in an unsafe environment, stating: “I cannot allow my family to live in a hostile environment and be exposed to drug abuse, emotional, physical abuse, and endless infidelity anymore.

“I encourage anyone who is in a similar situation to seek help and support and find the strength to take control of your life. Everyone deserves happiness and freedom.”

Despite the serious accusations, Ciara expressed hope that Måns would seek help, adding: “I wish Måns all the best for his future endeavors, and I hope he seeks the help he so desperately needs.

“Whilst this chapter is closing, I wish him nothing but a path toward a better future. I truly appreciate all the love and support during this unavoidably difficult time. Thank you,” she concluded.

Shortly after sharing her statement, she removed the post. The 38-year-old singer, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 and is a major star in Sweden, has not personally responded to the allegations.

However, his lawyer addressed the claims in a statement to Sweden’s Expressen newspaper. “It is extremely serious to make these types of accusations,” the statement read. “It’s not unusual for one of the parties in a divorce to make accusations. But I would say that it’s extremely serious to make these types of accusations. We can’t say much at this point.

“Måns’ focus right now is the well-being of the children. That’s his only focus. He only exists for the children, he keeps it together for them,” the statement added.

Ciara and Måns met in 2016 before marrying three years later. They share two young sons, Albert, six, and Ossian, two, while Måns also has an older son, Archie, from a previous relationship.

Speculation about their split first surfaced in Sweden, where Måns remains a well-known musician and TV personality. Reports suggest that Måns was the one to file for divorce, with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet confirming he had initiated proceedings.

A source close to the couple commented: “It is correct that Måns Zelmerlöw has recently filed for divorce from Ciara. It is, of course, a difficult decision to make, not least for a parent of young children who is also a public figure.

“We now appeal for understanding and consideration that Måns and Ciara have two young children together. The family needs privacy in order to best handle this situation.”

After rising to fame in Hollyoaks from 2004 to 2007, Ciara briefly reprised her role in 2019. Her character, Nicole, was involved in some of the soap’s most intense storylines, including being kidnapped and threatened by rapist Andy Holt before narrowly escaping.

Since stepping away from acting, Ciara has built a career as a mumfluencer, running a marketing boutique and regularly sharing moments from her family life on social media. While she has largely remained out of the public eye in recent years, she made an appearance on Sweden’s The Masked Singer. Her last post featuring her family was in January, showing her and her children enjoying a snowy holiday in Norway.

As the divorce unfolds, it remains to be seen how both parties will move forward, but the split has already become a deeply public and contentious battle.