Matty J on what it’s really like to work with Schapelle Corby

Matty ‘J’ Johnson is set to light up the dance floor on Channel Seven’s Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 

And the former Bachelor revealed what it was like to work alongside one of this year’s most controversial contenders for the disco ball trophy – Schapelle Corby.

The 33-year-old, who is a wildcard contestant alongside the convicted drug smuggler, had nothing but a glowing review for his co-star during this week’s episode of the Life Uncut podcast.

Former Bachelor Matty ‘J’ Johnson revealed what it’s REALLY like to work with Schapelle Corby on Dancing With The Stars during this week’s episode of the Life Uncut podcast

‘She’s actually quite good,’ he said. ‘I was surprised at her dancing ability, but also really surprised at just how nice and genuine she is.’

The reality TV star explained that they first met while getting their makeup done during a publicity shoot for the show.  

‘We were sitting next to each other whilst we were getting make-up and she was just so lovely.

'She's actually quiet good': Matty said, 'I was surprised at her dancing ability, but also really surprised at just how nice and genuine she is,' he said. Pictured is Schapelle

‘She’s actually quiet good’: Matty said, ‘I was surprised at her dancing ability, but also really surprised at just how nice and genuine she is,’ he said. Pictured is Schapelle

‘She was really warm and genuine, and I really liked hanging out with her. She was probably one of my favourite celebrities,’ he added.

Matty said he ‘understands’ that chatter about having a controversial figure compete on a celebrity show, but noted that she is ‘a really big part of pop culture in Australia.’

He added: ‘I really do think a lot of people’s perception of Schapelle will change after they watch her on Dancing With The Stars.’

Turning the page: Matty, who competing as a wildcard contestant with the convicted drug smuggler, said he 'understands' the chatter about having her compete on a celebrity show, but noted that she is 'a really big part of pop culture in Australia'

Turning the page: Matty, who competing as a wildcard contestant with the convicted drug smuggler, said he ‘understands’ the chatter about having her compete on a celebrity show, but noted that she is ‘a really big part of pop culture in Australia’

Behind-the-scenes: Aside from sharing his experience with Schapelle, he also revealed the one very interesting thing she did while on set. Pictured is Matty with his dance partner Ruby Gherbaz

Behind-the-scenes: Aside from sharing his experience with Schapelle, he also revealed the one very interesting thing she did while on set. Pictured is Matty with his dance partner Ruby Gherbaz

Aside from sharing his experience with Schapelle, the podcaster also revealed the one very interesting thing she did while on set.

‘There’s a lot of catering on site and at the end of the day a lot of it just ends up in the bin. 

‘Schapelle would actually gather up that food and she would dish it out to the homeless,’ he revealed 

A generous heart: The podcaster recalled, 'there's a lot of catering on site, at the end of the day a lot of it just ends up in the bin. Schapelle would actually gather up that food and she would dish it out to the homeless'

A generous heart: The podcaster recalled, ‘there’s a lot of catering on site, at the end of the day a lot of it just ends up in the bin. Schapelle would actually gather up that food and she would dish it out to the homeless’

Schapelle and Matty will compete as a ‘wildcard’ contestant alongside Jessica Gomes and Renee Bargh.

The franchise newcomers will go up against returning contestants like Bec Hewitt, Ada Nicodemou and Manu Feildel.

Dancing with the Stars will be Schapelle’s second reality TV show with Seven, after taking part in SAS: Australia last year.

On the dancefloor: Schapelle and Matty will compete as a 'wildcard' contestant alongside Jessica Gomes and Renee Bargh. The franchise newcomers will go up against returning contestants like Bec Hewitt, Ada Nicodemou and Manu Feildel

On the dancefloor: Schapelle and Matty will compete as a ‘wildcard’ contestant alongside Jessica Gomes and Renee Bargh. The franchise newcomers will go up against returning contestants like Bec Hewitt, Ada Nicodemou and Manu Feildel

She voluntarily withdrew from the military-style show in episode two when the selection course proved too demanding for her.

In October 2004, Schapelle became a household name when she was arrested at Bali airport with 4.2kg of cannabis wrapped in plastic inside her boogie board bag.

The world watched in May 2005 as she broke down in the Denpasar courtroom after being sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment in Kerobokan Prison.

TV debut: Schapelle made a brief appearance on the first season of SAS Australia last year

TV debut: Schapelle made a brief appearance on the first season of SAS Australia last year

Following a series of sentence reductions, Schapelle was released on parole in February 2014, having served nine years behind bars.

She lived in Bali with family until she was deported back to Australia in May 2017.

The former beautician has always denied knowingly importing drugs and maintains the marijuana was planted in her luggage by corrupt baggage handlers.

Dancing With The Stars: All Stars premieres on Sunday at 7pm on Channel 7 

Conviction: In October 2004, Schapelle became a household name when she was arrested at Bali airport with 4.2kg of cannabis wrapped in plastic inside her boogie board bag. She was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment In May 2005, but only served nine years behind bars

Conviction: In October 2004, Schapelle became a household name when she was arrested at Bali airport with 4.2kg of cannabis wrapped in plastic inside her boogie board bag. She was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment In May 2005, but only served nine years behind bars