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Corey Feldman Slams 'Toxic' DWTS Culture Amid Controversy

11/23/2025

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Corey Feldman, Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) contestant, criticized 'toxic' culture in response to Maksim Chmerkovskiy's claims about his behavior.
He said there was 'a lot of stupidity in the mudslinging' behind the scenes.
Feldman said he was not excited to return for the finale due to negativity.
He apologized for the 'false narrative' about their time together and said Jenna Johnson deserved better.
Feldman and Jenna Johnson were eliminated early.

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Corey Feldman, Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) contestant, criticized 'toxic' culture in response to Maksim Chmerkovskiy's claims about his behavior.
He said there was 'a lot of stupidity in the mudslinging' behind the scenes.
Feldman said he was not excited to return for the finale due to negativity.
He apologized for the 'false narrative' about their time together and said Jenna Johnson deserved better.
Feldman and Jenna Johnson were eliminated early.