Corey Feldman claims “Dancing With the Stars” has a ‘poisonous’ BTS tradition: ‘I’ve by no means seen something prefer it’

Corey Feldman is completed dancing round his emotions.

Weeks after the Hollywood icon and former youngster star was eradicated from Dancing With the Stars, Feldman is opening up in regards to the behind-the-scenes drama that he skilled throughout his short-lived time on the competitors present

"There was a whole lot of stupidity within the mudslinging that went on behind-the-scenes," Feldman revealed in a preview for an upcoming episode of the Gurvey’s Regulation radio present, obtained by the Daily Mail. "Truly there, every little thing was nice, however the behind-the-scenes drama and BS that folks throw round that present, I've by no means seen something prefer it. It's the worst, like, most poisonous."

Feldman was paired with professional dancer Jenna Johnson for his stint on the present, however solely had the pleasure of working alongside her for 2 episodes of season 34. After a not-so-rousing cha-cha to Sir Combine-a-Lot’s "Child Received Again," the Goonies star was eradicated from the present. Wanting again on it now, the actor stated the general would have been constructive if not for the trash-talking that he claims occurred within the press cycle.

"On the set all people will get alongside. Everyone's nice. Everyone's glad," Feldman clarified. "You're working onerous. You don't even have time to lookup. You're simply working.”

He continued, "You begin studying these items within the paper, like, ‘This particular person's mad at this particular person. These folks aren't speaking to one another.' Or, 'Are folks working onerous sufficient?' 'Corey Feldman destroyed the present. He destroyed the entire present as a result of he was such an egomaniac; it's so troublesome to work with [him].'"

The latter feedback echo claims made by former DWTS professional dancer, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who talked about Feldman to the Daily Mail in September, claiming that Johnson was struggling to work alongside him.

"Clearly, Jenna has a little bit of an uphill climb with Corey, which is straightforward for everyone to say from [outside]," Chmerkovskiy stated on the time. "However I do know that she’s having a way more troublesome time with this complete factor and to the purpose that it’s actually troublesome for her."

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Feldman stated that he later requested Johnson, who can be Chmerkovskiy's sister-in-law, in regards to the report. He claimed that she rolled her eyes in response and stated, "'Oh it's simply Max. Don't take note of him. He simply needs consideration.'"

Representatives for Feldman, Chmerkovskiy and DWTS didn’t instantly reply to Leisure Weekly's request for remark.

Feldman has since expanded on his feedback in a Saturday assertion shared with PEOPLE, providing some readability for the remarks made on the podcast.

"I wish to make it completely clear that my expertise on Dancing with the Stars has been constructive," Feldman shared. "Everybody related to the present — from my fellow solid members to the professionals, crew and manufacturing staff — has handled me with nothing however kindness, assist and respect."

He continued, "The problems I used to be referring to don’t have anything to do with the present itself. They relate to the surface commentary, rumors and people who’re not immediately concerned with DWTS however nonetheless really feel entitled to weigh in and create pointless drama."

Feldman additionally hinted that he shall be placing his dance sneakers again on quickly, sharing, "I’m wanting ahead to getting again to rehearsals this week and may’t wait to bop with Jenna once more. The DWTS household has been great, and I’m grateful for the chance to be a part of it."

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On Sunday, the actor shared a number of snaps of a latest go to to the DWTS set — together with his reunion with Johnson, who smiled whereas posing for a selfie with the star. The duo had been joined by professional Britt Stewart and NBA champ Baron Davis, who had been the primary couple eradicated from the season.

"IT WAS DEF FUN DANCING 2DAY W [Johnson] AGAIN, & HANGING W MY NEW FRIEND [Davis] WHO GOT SOME MOVES YALL NEVER GOT 2 C SADLY," Feldman captioned the pictures.

He added that he's wanting ahead to tuning in for the season 34 finale, noting, "I [have] MY OWN PERSONAL PREDICTION WHICH I HAD SINCE DAY 1, HOW THIS WOULD ALL PLAY OUT, SO FAR IM RIGHT ON THE $. BUT WE SHALL C WHEN IT ALL COMES DOWN ON [Tuesday] NIGHT."

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