Guillermo Rodriguez exits Dancing With the Stars after salsa performance
Jimmy Kimmel Live star Guillermo Rodriguez and partner Witney Carson were voted off in a Super Bowl-themed episode after their salsa, and Rodriguez argued with judge Carrie Ann over her criticism of his lack of joy.
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What happened
Guillermo Rodriguez, a Jimmy Kimmel Live star, was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars in a special Super Bowl-themed episode, along with Witney Carson, after their salsa failed to keep them in the competition. Rodriguez pushed back against judge Carrie Ann after she criticized his missing joy. Kimmel joked that Rodriguez should take legal action over the elimination.
Why it matters
The elimination was one of the season's exits that drew comment from others in the competition, including former Bachelorette contestant Tyler Cameron, who argued the show is not about being the best dancer.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 10:04 PM ET: Rodriguez clapped back at judge Carrie Ann after her harsh critique of his performance.
- Oct 13, 10:07 PM ET: Rodriguez and Witney Carson were eliminated in the special Super Bowl-themed episode.
- Oct 14, 12:29 PM ET: Jimmy Kimmel joked that Rodriguez should take legal action after his elimination.
- Oct 14, 9:28 PM ET: Tyler Cameron argued that the show is not about being the best dancer, citing Rodriguez's departure.
Coverage
- Tyler Cameron argues “DWTS” isn’t about being the ‘best’ dancer after shocking season 35 eliminations (Yahoo News)
- Jimmy Kimmel Jokes Guillermo Rodriguez Should Take ‘Legal Action’ After ‘DWTS’ Elimination (usmagazine.com)
- Who was eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' last night? 6th celebrity sent home. (Yahoo News)
- Dancing With the Stars Eliminates Fan-Favorite Celebrity (Yahoo News)
- Guillermo Rodriguez claps back at “DWTS” judge Carrie Ann after harsh critique: ‘Did you just call me out?’ (Yahoo News)
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