October 10th 2024.
The latest episode of Dancing With The Stars sparked some controversy when KISS rocker Gene Simmons appeared as a guest judge. Known for his bold and outspoken personality, Simmons didn't hold back with his comments towards the female contestants, causing quite a stir among fans.
Simmons joined regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli for the show's Hair Metal Night. However, his stint as a judge didn't sit well with many viewers, who took to social media to express their discomfort with his behavior.
Many fans pointed out that Simmons seemed to focus on the women's looks rather than their dancing abilities. At one point, he even commented that he couldn't decide who was "hotter" between American football player Danny Amendola and his partner Witney Carson. He also referred to actor Reginald VelJohnson's partner Emma Slater as a "beautiful woman" and praised her for her movements and grace.
But it was Simmons' comments towards 24-year-old actress Chandler Kinney that raised the most eyebrows. After her performance, Simmons told her, "Chandler, you've fogged up my glasses. I don't know what to tell you. You move me, not just with your gyrations and so on, but your beautiful face and how you were into the emotion of it top to bottom." This comment, along with others, left many fans feeling uncomfortable and even referring to Simmons as "creepy."
The backlash towards Simmons continued after the episode aired. Viewers took to social media to express their disappointment in his behavior, with some even calling for him to never be invited back as a guest judge. Some fans even suggested turning Simmons' comments into a drinking game, taking a shot every time he said something creepy.
But it wasn't just fans who were unsettled by Simmons' comments. Some of the contestants also expressed their discomfort, with one even stating that Simmons was making her feel "uncomfortable af."
Simmons has yet to address the backlash, and his representatives have not responded to requests for comment. However, this is not the first time the show has faced controversy this season. Earlier, it was announced that ex-convict Anna Delvey would be joining the lineup, causing some raised eyebrows due to her criminal past.
Despite the backlash, Dancing With The Stars continues to be a popular show, with a star-studded lineup that includes Tori Spelling, The Bachelorette's Jenn Tran, and Julia Roberts' brother, Eric Roberts. However, it was Delvey who stole the headlines, with her previous fraud charges and ankle monitor making her participation in the competition a talking point.
As the show moves forward, fans are hoping that the focus will return to the dancing and not on the judges' questionable comments. But with the unpredictable nature of live television, anything can happen. Stay tuned for more updates on Dancing With The Stars, airing on ABC and Disney+ in America.
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