Former “Dancing with the Stars” finalist and “Malcolm in the Middle”actor Frankie Muniz recently shared a candid message about his mental health. On April 21, Muniz posted on X, stating, “If I’m being 100% honest… Mentally/emotionally I may be at a new low. Just wanted to say it out loud.”
The post prompted dozens of supportive messages from fans and followers.. One user commented, “The fact that you’re comfortable saying it shows you’re growing. Keep it up.” Another shared, “Keep pushing through it, Frankie. Every day is a new opportunity to make things better.” A third added, “Glad you said it so you know how much support is around you and available to you.”
The emotional message comes after recent hurdles in Muniz’s racing career. On April 18, he experienced a major setback during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Rockingham Speedway when his power steering line burst, forcing him to withdraw due to physical pain. Despite a strong start to the season with a 10th-place finish at Daytona, Muniz has since struggled to finish higher than 21st. He acknowledged the toll the situation has taken on him but remains committed to improving and earning respect in the sport.
Muniz has long expressed his passion for racing, telling People in a 2023 exclusive that joining the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series marked the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. He has been racing competitively since 2006, initially in open-wheel circuits before transitioning to NASCAR.
“I started with doing the open wheel route. I thought I was going to go IndyCar, kind of the Formula 1 route, but I always had in the back of my mind that I wanted to try NASCAR,” Muniz told People. “I grew up watching NASCAR. I was a huge fan, but it’s not something I necessarily thought that I’d ever get the opportunity to do.”
He continues to train and race full-time, despite setbacks, and has made it clear that he intends to continue working toward success on the track. As previously reported, racing has been more than a sport for Muniz—it’s been a lifelong goal.
Frankie Muniz Steps Back Into the Spotlight
In addition to his racing career, Muniz is set to reprise his role in a four-episode “Malcolm in the Middle” reboot for Disney+. Filming began on April 13, and Muniz has expressed excitement about reuniting with his former castmates. The actor celebrated the news on X, writing, “Just started watching Malcolm in the Middle episode 1. Got 151 to catch up on before we start filming again in a few days!!! Can’t wait to get back together with my old family.”
Muniz is also remembered for his appearance on season 25 of “Dancing with the Stars”, where he was partnered with pro dancer Witney Carson. The duo finished in third place, and Muniz credited Carson with helping him overcome personal fears. “Witney helped prove that I could face my fears and do anything. She helped me get here to the finals and to where I am as a person right now,” People reported at the time.
As he balances his racing career with his return to television, Muniz has publicly shared updates about his personal and professional struggles. Fans have responded with messages of support on social media.
