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Frech & Karagach Brace for DWTS Showdown with Icon
4 Sep
Summary
- Paralympian Ezra Frech and pro Daniella Karagach anticipate strong competition from Guillermo Rodriguez.
- Rodriguez, a long-time collaborator with Jimmy Kimmel, is making his debut on the show.
- Frech aims to represent the disabled and Paralympic communities while training for the 2028 Games.
Paralympian gold medalist Ezra Frech and professional dancer Daniella Karagach have identified Guillermo Rodriguez as their most formidable opponent for the upcoming season of 'Dancing With the Stars.' Karagach praised Rodriguez's dance skills, calling him an icon, while Frech noted his intimidating shoulder movements and stiff competition. Rodriguez, who has been with Jimmy Kimmel since 2003, shared that Kimmel encouraged him to 'go have fun, enjoy, and be yourself' upon hearing the casting news.
Frech, a track and field athlete who has won two Paralympic gold medals, is embracing the challenge of learning new skills on the ballroom floor. He views his participation as a way to represent the disabled and Paralympic communities and prepare for the 2028 Paralympics. Frech also highlighted the positive dynamic he shares with Karagach, describing their practices as 'unseriously serious' where they work hard while having a great time and sharing many jokes, noting their shared ADHD often leads to spontaneous conversations.
The new season of 'Dancing With the Stars' is set to premiere with a two-night event on September 15 and September 16, 2026, airing live on ABC and streaming on Disney+. Subsequent episodes will be available on Hulu the following day.
