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 is happier and healthier than ever - and hoping to stay that way. The Backstreet Boys singer, 47, shared he is in "the best head space I've ever been in my life" as he gave an update on his sobriety journey during an interview with People published on Thursday,

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.