Corey Feldman Joins 'Dancing With the Stars': A Comeback Story on the Dance Floor
Corey Feldman, a well-known 1980s child star, is making a comeback by joining the cast of "Dancing With the Stars." The 54-year-old actor, famous for his roles in movies like "The Goonies," "Stand by Me," and "The Lost Boys," will be competing as a celebrity contestant alongside professional dancer Jenna Johnson in the upcoming season of the popular ABC show. Feldman expressed his excitement about working with Johnson, who is the reigning champion of the show.
Feldman, who has been rehearsing daily with Johnson, shared that his experience with dancing has been different from what he's used to, as he has been learning ballroom dance under Johnson's guidance. Johnson, in an interview with Us Weekly, mentioned that she is looking forward to seeing Feldman evolve as a ballroom dancer and believes that his journey on the show will be epic and relatable.
Despite being the reigning champion, Johnson emphasized that each season is a new journey with different partners, and she is focused on giving Feldman the best experience possible on the dance floor. Feldman's career has had its ups and downs, starting from his early acting days to his struggles with substance abuse and legal issues in the 1990s. He has also been an advocate for child sexual abuse victims in Hollywood and has spoken out about his own experiences with abuse.
Feldman, who continues to pursue his music career, has upcoming projects in the works while preparing for his appearance on "Dancing With the Stars." He mentioned releasing new music and launching a new artist through his label CiFi Records. Despite the challenges of preparing for the show, Feldman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn and grow as a student of dance. The new season of "Dancing With the Stars" is set to premiere on Sept. 16 on ABC.