AJ McLean — who stars as the host of Netflix's singing competition series, "Building The Band" — got candid about the challenges he's faced within his sobriety journey.

AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys shares an update on his sobriety, discussing his recovery journey, relapses and mental health achievements

AJ McLean’s story isn’t just about a singer recovering from addiction, it’s about the messy, human process of reclaiming identity, self‑worth, and balance. He gave himself permission to pause, to ask hard questions, and to rediscover Alexander James beneath the fame.