Guillermo Rodriguez of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Joins 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 Cast
Guillermo Rodriguez joins the celebrity lineup as ABC expands Season 35 with reality stars and social media personality Jackson Olson.
- On Wednesday, ABC revealed that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" personality Guillermo Rodriguez, 55, will compete on Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" this fall, appearing on the talk show in salsa attire to confirm his participation.
- Rodriguez has worked on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for more than 23 years, beginning as a security guard in the show's parking lot before transitioning into an on-air sidekick and becoming a television staple.
- He joins an expanding cast including "Summer House" star Ciara Miller, "Love Island" favorite Maura Higgins, and Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson, with the full celebrity lineup unveiled Sept. 2 on "Good Morning America."
- "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 premieres this fall on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu, continuing the show's momentum after Season 34 achieved its highest-rated finale in nearly a decade.
- Executive producer Deena Katz told The Hollywood Reporter that production executives are already deep into planning, stating "we're working on every single part of it. We're deep into it" as themes and casting finalize.
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Guillermo Rodriguez of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' joins 'Dancing with the Stars'
Guillermo Rodriguez on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) Guillermo Rodriguez is stepping out from behind Jimmy Kimmel’s desk and onto the dance floor. The longtime Jimmy Kimmel Live! personality has officially joined season 35 of Dancing with the Stars as a celebrity contestant. The announcement was made Wednesday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, making Rodriguez the latest star revealed for the upcoming season. Rodriguez has become a famil…
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Announces Another Celebrity Contestant
Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s Guillermo Rodriguez is the latest season 35 cast member of Dancing With the Stars, joining Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins and the Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson in the ballroom.

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