‘Devastated’ Corey Feldman wades into explosive claims he was ‘difficult’ after feud rumors with DWTS pro Jenna Johnson

Dancing With the Stars is especially popular this year, and viewers are really enjoying watching the celebrity contestants perform.

Every Tuesday night, you can catch well-known personalities like Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, Hilaria Baldwin, actress Danielle Fishel (from Boy Meets World), and social media star Alix Earle competing on the dance floor.

More attention often means more problems, and Corey Feldman, 54, was already creating a stir even before his first dance on season 34 of *Dancing with the Stars*. According to a source, show producers were working to manage backstage tension, including complaints from some professional dancers about their celebrity partners not putting in enough effort.

A source is sharing with Daily Mail what Corey really thinks about being called ‘difficult,’ especially after reports of a disagreement with his Dancing with the Stars coach, Jenna Johnson, 31.

A source close to Corey says he’s very upset by rumors that he and Jenna didn’t have a good working relationship and that he was hard to collaborate with.

A representative for Corey Feldman confirmed he and Jenna Ortega have a close relationship, sharing that he left a supportive comment on her Instagram post expressing his affection for her.

The actor, known for his role in The Goonies, expressed his excitement about meeting Jenna and Val’s son in the future and hopes they can remain friends for life.

Jenna is married to professional ballroom dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, 39. This season, he’s partnered with 24-year-old TikTok star Alix.

Jenna shared that Corey hadn’t been at rehearsals since the show’s cast was announced on September 3rd. She explained, in response to fans asking about their lack of social media content together, that she hadn’t seen him since they appeared on Good Morning America.

A few days later, she posted pictures and a video of them meeting up and starting to practice together.

Jenna’s brother-in-law, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, has commented on her partnership, telling the Daily Mail that it’s a challenge for her. He explained that while it seems obvious to outsiders, Jenna is actually struggling a lot with the situation and finding it very difficult.

Maks, who used to be a professional on the show, doesn’t believe Feldman’s age is the issue. He thinks Feldman might be finding it hard to handle the pressure and challenges of the competition. Maks explained that it seems to be a mix of technical skill and dedication, and that Feldman is having trouble with the dance routines.

You know, from what I’ve heard, Corey was a real professional. Apparently, he was there, showing up and putting in the work *every single day*. What really struck me, though, was his dedication – he even managed to make rehearsals while Charlie Sheen was making his big return! That takes serious commitment, and it speaks volumes about his work ethic.

I’ve been following this case for years, and it’s heartbreaking. Corey made a really serious accusation – he claimed Charlie sexually assaulted his friend, the late Corey Haim, back when they were filming the movie *Lucas* in 1986. Corey said it happened when Haim was just 13. Charlie has consistently denied everything, and it’s a really painful situation for everyone involved, especially with Charlie releasing his memoir and a new Netflix special recently. It brings everything back to the surface.

Corey is responding to accusations that he was challenging to work with and caused problems for Jenna. A source says the actor was aware he faced an uphill battle but is thankful for the opportunity.

Corey was understandably upset after being eliminated in the first week, but he felt much better after seeing a supportive post from Jenna on Instagram. He was also cheered by messages from his fellow cast members, including Alix Earle and Elaine Hendrix, which showed him that he’d made genuine connections with them.

Jenna posted a series of fun, candid photos on Instagram, expressing how thankful she was for the time she and someone else recently spent together. Despite a lot of drama surrounding their relationship, the pictures make them seem like a perfect match.

The dance professional also thanked the former child star for all the laughter they shared during rehearsals, as well as for his dedication and willingness to share personal stories and experiences.

Jenna shared that she’ll always treasure their friendship, and Corey immediately thanked her, saying she was a delight to work with.

Jenna won the Mirror Ball Trophy in 2024 with her partner, Joey Graziadei, but didn’t mention reports of a disagreement between them. However, Corey directly addressed the rumored feud when speaking about it.

The actor from The Lost Boys has apologized if the media is portraying their time together in a negative or inaccurate way, stating it was actually a positive experience.

Even with some challenges, this season is expected to be very important, and there’s a lot of expectation to match last year’s success.

The season 33 finale attracted 6.36 million viewers, marking the largest audience for a finale since the season 29 finale in 2021, as reported by Nielsen.

After being available for seven days across ABC, Disney+, Hulu, and other online platforms, the show reached 7.95 million viewers.

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2025-09-26 00:22