Former ‘Full House’ actor Blake McIver is now a go-go dancer

Oh, boy! Blake McIver, the former child star known for his role as Michelle’s sharp-tongued, well-dressed friend on “Full House,� is now a go-go dancer.

“I have worked as a go-go boy over the past year,� 28-year-old McIver told RumorFix. “I found it so liberating and empowering.�

So how did he go-go from acting to go-go dancing? Well, McIver is also a singer-songwriter who wanted to earn his living as a vocal coach. When profits weren’t enough to live on, he turned to dance -- and stuck with it.

“The tips were good. In fact, I raised so much money I was able to finish my record -- mission accomplished,� McIver said.

PHOTOS: Gay celebrities: Who is out?

But more than money, he said, he earned confidence. “I had so much shame about my body. This was a way to express myself that was safe, sensual and fun.�

Speaking of expressing himself, his Twitter account does just that. McIver regularly tweets photos of himself in Speedos. His perfect pecs need some love, after all.

Along his go-go dancing journey, he garnered the courage to come out of the closet. “I’m not hiding who I am anymore -- not pretending I’m something I’m not.�

McIver’s debut album, “I Wish I Didn’t Need You� comes out Tuesday.

ALSO:

Emile Hirsch welcomes first baby boy

Orlando Bloom opens up about Miranda Kerr split

Kristin Chenoweth goes for the pixie haircut -- see it!
Follow Ministry of Gossip @LATcelebs.