Upon exiting the stage after being the first to be eliminated from this season of Dancing With The Stars, Corey Feldman stirred up controversy by making some startling claims about the show’s behind-the-scenes environment. In a preview for the upcoming episode of Gurvey’s Law radio show, Feldman described the atmosphere as “toxic,” citing drama and gossip that he had never experienced before.
The former child star’s comments quickly made waves, with People posting his claims on Instagram. However, his allegations were swiftly dismissed by a number of former celebrity contestants and professional dancers from the show. Val Chmerkovskiy, married to Feldman’s dance partner Jenna Johnson, simply responded with a perplexed emoji. Sharna Burgess, a former pro dancer, also expressed skepticism about Feldman’s claims.
Among those who came to the show’s defense were Lele Pons and Amy Purdy, who both stated that they never encountered anything toxic during their time on Dancing With The Stars. Mauricio Umansky and Shangela also refuted Feldman’s claims, emphasizing the welcoming and family-like atmosphere present on the set.
While Feldman clarified that his negative experiences were not related to the cast and crew, his comments stirred up debate about the reality competition series. Despite the controversy, the show’s production team and former contestants appeared to stand united in defense of the show’s environment.
As all the eliminated couples prepare to return for the show’s finale, it remains to be seen how Feldman’s comments will impact the atmosphere on set. However, one thing is clear: Dancing With The Stars continues to be a beloved and cherished show for many, with its enduring popularity and dedicated fanbase.
Dancing with the Stars airs live on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day. Stay tuned for the show’s finale on November 25th.
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