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Guillermo's DWTS Run: Popularity Over Prowess?
5 Oct
Summary
- Guillermo Rodriguez continues to advance on DWTS despite low judges' scores.
- Fans question his survival as other strong dancers are eliminated.
- Jimmy Kimmel's promotion and a potential audience crossover may help.
Guillermo Rodriguez is surprisingly still competing on Dancing With The Stars in 2026, defying expectations given his low judges' scores. This has led to frustration among viewers who have seen fan favorites, like Taylor Hanson, eliminated in the same weeks Rodriguez performed poorly.
The show's format as a popularity contest, influenced by fan voting, appears to be a significant factor in Rodriguez's continued participation. Jimmy Kimmel, Rodriguez's employer, has been actively promoting him on social media and even offering incentives to audience members to vote for him.
Additionally, a possible crossover audience from ABC's network stars, such as those from The Bachelor franchise who have a history of success on DWTS, might be contributing to Rodriguez's vote count. While not the sole reason, Kimmel's influence and the show's preference for familiar faces seem to be aiding his unexpected run.
