‘Dancing With the Stars’ Judges Booed for Roasting Kimmel’s Sidekick
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Key Points:
- Guillermo Rodriguez and partner Witney Carson received one of the lowest scores in Dancing with the Stars history, earning a 10 out of 30 for their Cha-Cha performance during Season 35's premiere.
- Judge Bruno Toniolo praised Rodriguez's unique moves, predicting the dance would go viral despite its lack of technical cha-cha accuracy.
- Judge Carrie Ann Inaba highlighted the entertainment value and clarity of Rodriguez's movements, giving a more positive review compared to other judges.
- The audience booed the judges following the low scores, but Rodriguez avoided elimination due to viewer votes, with Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman being sent home instead.
- Carson defended Rodriguez's performance, emphasizing his effort and enjoyment, while Rodriguez himself expressed pre-show nerves and humor about wanting to avoid the competition.
