Overview
- Herndon, in a Wednesday People interview tied to the release of What Mattered Most, described being raped by a male Star Search staffer when he was in his early 20s.
- He says the man introduced him to meth that night, which he links to years of addiction and several suicide attempts.
- Herndon recalls telling a trusted show staffer about the assault and being urged to keep quiet.
- He says he got sober in 2004, relapsed in 2020, and later was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and OCD after treatment.
- The disclosure comes as Netflix revives Star Search this year, drawing fresh attention to safety for young performers and support for male survivors.