Corey Feldman Hits Back At 'Difficult' Label Amid DWTS Chaos

Corey Feldman is firing back after whispers about his time on "Dancing With the Stars" painted him as "difficult."

The "Stand By Me" star had his journey on Season 34 cut short with a week two elimination, but the real drama came off the dance floor.

Rumors of tension with his pro partner, Jenna Johnson, and comments from her family left fans wondering if Feldman was to blame.

Now, he is clearing the air and defending his work ethic while insisting his bond with Johnson was nothing but positive.

From the moment the cast was revealed, Feldman found himself at the center of speculation.

Reports claimed that professionals were frustrated with their celebrity partners, and whispers suggested that Feldman wasn't putting in the work.

Things got worse when his dance partner, Johnson, admitted on Instagram that she hadn't seen him since "Good Morning America" right after the cast announcement.

"So many people have been like, 'Where are your TikToks with Corey? What's happening?'" she wrote, explaining she hadn't reunited with him until rehearsals began days later.

The rumors fueled talk that Feldman was hard to work with and made Johnson's life miserable, but a source pushed back, telling the Daily Mail he was "devastated by the narrative" and insisted he "showed up every day and worked hard."

A spokesperson for the actor also added, "Corey loves Jenna, and he commented back on her IG post saying as much."

Adding fuel to the fire, Johnson's brother-in-law, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, didn't hold back when speaking about Feldman's time on the show.

As The Blast reported, the former pro shared that Johnson was having "a much more difficult time" with the 54-year-old than with other partners.

"Obviously, Jenna has a bit of an uphill climb with Corey," he said. "It is really difficult for her."

He went further, suggesting Feldman was struggling with both technique and work ethic, though he ruled out age as a factor.

The outspoken dancer stressed that the process was grueling for everyone, pointing out the long rehearsals, press demands, and emotional pressure behind the scenes.

"It is a very hard process, very difficult," he explained.

Still, he urged respect for Johnson, calling her a reigning champ who deserved recognition for carrying the season.

Although the rumors painted Corey Feldman as the problem, Johnson appeared to shut down the speculations with her own heartfelt message.

Taking to Instagram on September 24, the dancer shared a slideshow of their time together, writing, "Corey, Our time together was cut short, but I am SO grateful for the incredible weeks we did get to share!!"

She thanked him for making her laugh all the time during rehearsals, adding, "Thank you for the hard work, and thank you for sharing your life lessons and memories with me! I'll cherish our friendship forever. Never stop dancing."

The post even included encouragement for Feldman's music career, plugging his new EP "Evolutions (22 for 4)."

Feldman couldn't hold back his words following Johnson's post.

In no time, he took to her comments section to thank her for her kind words and their wonderful experience on the show.

"Thank U, Jenna! U were an absolute joy to work with. I'm so sorry for any negativity the media is using to give the false narrative that our time together was anything less than enjoyable," he wrote.

Feldman also defended his dedication, adding, "You know I was there 7 days a week for the past 3 weeks, doing everything in my power to give U my best, even if the judges couldn't see it."

Far from bitter, the "Goonies" star expressed gratitude for his partner and the friendships he formed.

For Feldman, the experience was more about connection than competition.

Feldman and Johnson were eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars" in a dramatic double elimination during the show's "One-Hit Wonders" night on September 23.

The pair received a score of 15/30 for their cha-cha to Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back," placing them among the lowest-ranked competitors this week.

Following the elimination, Feldman admitted that leaving the show early left him feeling "defeated and sad."

However, according to insiders, the support from Johnson and fellow contestants, such as Alix Earle and Elaine Hendrix, helped lift his spirits.

"Seeing Jenna's Instagram post today and the support from his fellow castmates really validated the friendships he made," one source shared.

Feldman has since turned the focus back to his career, promoting his music and thanking fans who stood by him.

While the season continues without him, the "Lost Boys" actor has made it clear he doesn't want to be remembered as difficult.