Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean has shared that he’s in the best place he’s ever been after recommitting to his sobriety—and this time, he’s determined to make it last.
The 46-year-old singer revealed that he relapsed in 2021 after publicly opening up about his two-decade struggle with addiction in 2020. But since getting sober again during the final leg of the Backstreet Boys’ DNA World Tour, McLean says everything has changed for the better.
“Towards the end of the DNA tour, I got sober again for the last time,” he told People magazine. “I’m sticking this one out all the way. It’s a daily thing. But I have finally done what has been suggested amongst the sober community, and my life has flipped in a positive way.”
AJ, who has long been open about his battles with alcohol and drug abuse, now credits his renewed commitment to sobriety for helping him find inner peace and stability.
“This is the best head space I’ve ever been in in my life,” he said.
McLean’s openness about his journey continues to inspire fans, as he proves it’s never too late to get back on track and make lasting change.
