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Guillermo Rodriguez Dancing with the Stars participation

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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.’

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