AJ McLean Reveals Daughter Dislikes Backstreet Boys Hit 'I Want It That Way'

AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys revealed at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards that his 12-year-old daughter, Elliott, has a strong dislike for the band's iconic song 'I Want It That Way,' primarily due to teasing from her peers at school. McLean humorously noted that he adds to her embarrassment by singing the song's lyrics when dropping her off. Despite her aversion to this particular track, he mentioned that she still has a fondness for some of the band's other music. The Backstreet Boys recently announced their upcoming residency, 'Into the Millennium,' at the Sphere in Las Vegas, set to run from July 11 to August 3, 2025, coinciding with the release of 'Millennium 2.0,' a reimagined version of their 1999 album. This new project will include six demos and remastered tracks, reviving the excitement of their classic hits. McLean expressed his enthusiasm for revisiting their past work and performing it live for fans.