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Guillermo Rodriguez Dancing with the Stars participation

Overview

Guillermo Rodriguez, a regular on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, began preparing for season 35 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ alongside professional partner Witney Carson. During rehearsals, Rodriguez noted that the intense physical demands caused significant hunger, leading to a 10-pound weight gain despite his initial expectation that the competition would facilitate weight loss.

Upon his debut, Rodriguez and Carson performed a cha-cha to ‘Mr. Big Stuff’. The performance received a total score of 10 out of 30, with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli awarding scores of 4, 3, and 3, respectively. Although the duo received the lowest score of the night, they avoided elimination. Carson described the scores as ‘lame’, while Rodriguez expressed a commitment to improve for their upcoming Paso Doble routine.

As the season progressed, Carson publicly praised Rodriguez’s dedication via TikTok, highlighting his work ethic and noting that he continues to rehearse even when she takes breaks. Rodriguez reported growing confidence and feeling more comfortable during recent performances despite his initial nerves. Carson, who is expecting her third child, added that the pair has developed a strong friendship during the competition.

Following continued presence in the show despite low scores, Rodriguez has faced online criticism and accusations of a rigged competition. Jimmy Kimmel defended Rodriguez during a monologue, describing his progress as a ‘Cinderella story’ and dismissing online trolls. Additionally, fellow contestant Jackson Olson issued a public apology for a social media comment perceived as disrespectful, clarifying, ‘We’re friends. We’re competing against each other, but we’re friends.’

Entities

Guillermo Rodríguez · Dancing With the Stars · Jimmy Kimmel · Witney Carson · Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Guillermo Rodriguez defended by Jimmy Kimmel amid social media scrutiny

    Jimmy Kimmel defended ‘Dancing With the Stars’ contestant Guillermo Rodriguez against online trolls, while fellow contestant Jackson Olson apologized for a perceived slight, confirming the two remain friends.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Witney Carson praises 'DWTS' partner Guillermo Rodriguez

    Witney Carson praised her 'Dancing with the Stars' partner Guillermo Rodriguez for his intense rehearsal dedication and hard work during the current season.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Guillermo Rodriguez debuts on Dancing with the Stars

    Guillermo Rodriguez and partner Witney Carson survived their ‘Dancing with the Stars’ premiere despite receiving a low score of 10 out of 30 for their cha-cha performance.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Guillermo Rodriguez reveals weight gain during Dancing with the Stars rehearsals

    Guillermo Rodriguez revealed he has gained 10 pounds during intense rehearsals for Dancing with the Stars, despite originally joining the competition with the goal of losing weight.

Sources

latimes.com · okmagazine.com · theboxhouston.com · thewrap.com · tvshowsace.com · usmagazine.com · yve-style.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history