Kimmel’s DWTS Move: A Pointed Jab at Trump
The world of celebrity commentary often finds a hilarious intersection with reality television drama, and the recent buzz surrounding Dancing With the Stars provides a perfect example. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel recently turned the competitive antics of the show into a pointed political joke, highlighting the often-surprising power of viewer votes.
The humor stemmed from the ongoing journey of contestant Guillermo Rodriguez, who has managed to survive another elimination despite receiving some of the lowest scores from the judging panel. Kimmel seized this moment to tease the audience, comparing Guillermo’s sustained popularity to presidential election results. Kimmel joked that Guillermo had won the popular vote more times than Donald Trump, drawing a wry comparison between the spectacle of the dance competition and real-world political dynamics.
Guillermo, who is currently competing alongside professional dance partner Witney Carson in Season 35, demonstrated resilience throughout the judging process. In the most recent episode, the pair performed a Paso Doble to Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been” during Viral Hits Night. While the judges placed them near the bottom of the leaderboard, receiving a score of 12 out of 30 points, viewer support proved to be the deciding factor.
This dynamic between official scores and audience opinion is what keeps Guillermo in the game. The result meant that the pair, despite their low placement among the professional judges, remained afloat thanks to the public’s enthusiastic backing. This week marked Guillermo’s second consecutive week near the bottom of the leaderboard, a stark contrast to his opening performance in the competition.
The show continues to thrive on this unpredictable mix of performance and popular appeal. As the Season 35 cast moves into the next round of performances, Guillermo and Carson remain a focal point of the competition, ready to face further challenges on ABC and Disney+.
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