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.

AJ McLean is hosting Netflix's brand new series, Building the Band. He will be joined by mentor and judge Nicole Scherzinger as well as guest judges Kelly Rowlands and the late Liam Payne. Building the Band will see 50 singers invited to take part in a music experiment.