Corey Feldman’s Big Comeback: From Child Star to DWTS Contestant

I’m Riley Carter, and I’m here to spill the tea on Corey Feldman’s latest venture. The 54-year-old actor, best known for his iconic roles in 80s classics like “The Goonies,” “Stand by Me,” and “The Lost Boys,” is making a comeback to the spotlight as a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars” (DWTS) season 34.

Corey Feldman is teaming up with professional dancer Jenna Johnson, the show’s reigning champion, who took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy with former “The Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei at the end of season 33. In an interview with Us Weekly, Feldman expressed his gratitude for working with Johnson, citing her expertise and experience on the dance floor. “I’m very grateful that I have somebody so eloquent when it comes to the dance floor, and knowing everything, the moves, the rhythms, the styles [and] the technique,” he said.

Feldman’s journey to DWTS has been a long time coming. As a child star, he launched his career at the age of 3, acting in commercials and appearing in guest roles on TV shows like “Mork & Mindy,” “The Bad News Bears,” “Eight Is Enough,” and “The Love Boat.” He made his film debut in 1979 in the sci-fi thriller “Time After Time” and went on to appear in hit movies like “Gremlins” and “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.”

Feldman’s breakthrough role came in 1985 when he was cast as Clark “Mouth” Devereaux in the adventure film “The Goonies.” He became a household name and teen idol after starring in “Stand By Me” and “The Lost Boys,” which also starred Corey Haim. The two actors, known as “The Two Coreys,” capitalized on their on-screen popularity, co-starring in films like “License to Drive” and “Dream a Little Dream.”

Despite his success, Feldman’s journey has not been without its challenges. In recent years, he has been open about his struggles with addiction and his experiences with abuse in the entertainment industry. However, with DWTS, Feldman is looking to put his past behind him and focus on the present.

In his interview with Us Weekly, Feldman explained that his previous experience with dancing is vastly different from learning to master ballroom dance under Johnson’s guidance. “I’ve been dancing my whole life professionally, but [in a] totally different style of dancing,” he said. “In all those situations, like, the choreographers were there to work around what I do. They were there to kind of work with me and let me lead, so for me to take the back seat and turn it over and say, ‘It’s all you, show me. Lead me,’ I’m excited.”

Johnson, who won DWTS alongside Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon in 2018, is looking forward to watching Feldman develop as a ballroom performer. “I mean, we’re just getting started, so we have a lot of work to do, but I think people will be so excited to root on Corey and to see his journey on the show, and to watch him evolve as a ballroom dancer,” she said.

As the new season of DWTS approaches, fans are eager to see how Feldman and Johnson will perform. With Johnson’s expertise and Feldman’s enthusiasm, this dynamic duo is sure to bring the heat to the dance floor.

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Sources: Celebrity Storm and Us Weekly
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