Fans of Dancing with the Stars are expressing their shock over Gene Simmons using his position as a guest judge to “sexualize women.”
The 75-year-old KISS frontman, known for his larger-than-life stage presence and persona, joined the show to critique the contestants on Hair Metal Night as they danced to iconic rock anthems from the 1980s.
But audiences are now demanding the network “issue an apology” for “putting a creep on the show,” and for providing him a platform to voice his “cringe-worthy” and “sexist” comments.
On the Tuesday, October 9 episode of Dancing with the Stars, KISS rocker Gene Simmons raised quite a few eyebrows with his controversial guest appearance.
As part of the show’s Hair Metal Night, Simmons joined regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli to critique the celebrity dancers.
Despite the high energy of the nostalgia-filled performance set to hits like Cherry Pie and Rock You Like a Hurricane, Simmons’ sexually suggestive remarks overshadowed the night for many fans.
While his rock persona has long been associated with pushing boundaries, many felt his behavior wasn’t suited for the lighthearted nature of the competition series.
Throughout the episode, Simmons, 75, made several remarks that focused less on the dancing and more on the female dancer’s looks, which many viewers call “creepy.”
After former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola and Witney Carson hit the dance floor, “The Demon” said he couldn’t figure out who was more “hot hot hot.”
“Danny, I’m telling you, you’re right next to somebody – one of the most beautiful women on the planet. She makes you look good. Buddy, you gotta hit the gym. You gotta get in there,” added Simmons.
And then, referring to Emma Slater who was dancing with actor Reginald VelJohnson dancer, he said: “You’ve got a beautiful woman right beside you, who can twist it and turn it, and knows how to move it and, you know, all that.”
The rock legend also had words for VelJohnson. “I wanna tell you, as a guy that’s been on the stage for half a century around the world, I’m kind of a big deal, Reggie,” Simmons said. “It’s all in the attitude and you’ve got something in that beautiful face, they love you!”
Perhaps one of his cringiest remarks was directed to actor-singer Chandler Kinney. Explaining that her moves “fogged up” his glasses, Simmons removed his dark shades and said, “You moved 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.”
He did however offer one relevant opinion to Kinney when he praised her talents, noting that she has a “big future” ahead of her.
Social media quickly filled with backlash, with many expressing their discomfort and frustration. Some viewers even went as far as to call him the “worst guest judge” in the show’s 33-season run.
“I usually like Gene Simmons and think he’s funny. But that was not the case as a guest judge. Very inappropriate and just not helpful,” writes one cyber fan on the DWTS Facebook site.
A second shares, “It was uncomfortable for us watching, can’t even imagine how the women felt. And he wasn’t scoring dances, he was just giving out random numbers.”
Gene was a bust! His comments and feedback were inappropriate along with the scores.”
A third critic adds, “His comments on all the girls was cringe!”
Another user calls Simmons “vulgar” and says he’s “the worst judge ever
Meanwhile, other online citizens are calling out ABC and Disney+, suggesting the network and streaming service apologize to fans of DWTS.
“Y’all owe the biggest apology to your fanbase (which is primarily women) & the dancers for putting that creep on your show and allowing for him to sexualize them on live TV,” one netizen writes on Facebook.
A second pens, “They need to apologize for having Gene Simmons. It was cringe-worthy. His comments were sexist, and he was just awful.”
“But they had a felon on the show this season,” adds another user, who’s referring to Anna Delvey (Sorokin), the convicted fraudster who sparked a lot of controversy with her appearance on September 17, the first episode of the DWTS season.
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Paris Hilton Claps Back at Trolls Who Criticized the Size of Her Son’s Head
Paris Hilton has had enough people online telling her to take her son to a doctor because of how his head looks. After weeks of heated debate among fans, she finally spoke about it candidly and addressed the haters directly.People were concerned about Phoenix’s health.
Paris Hilton’s journey into motherhood began on a memorable day in January of this year when she welcomed her precious son, Phoenix, into the world. The news of her baby’s birth was met with an outpouring of love and well-wishes from fans and friends worldwide.
Throughout these six months, she has shared precious moments of their mother-son bond, providing fans with glimpses of their beautiful connection. Yet, alongside the happiness, concerns have arisen among some of Paris Hilton’s devoted followers.
Paris Hilton’s heartfelt post about her baby boy, Phoenix, elicited a mixed response in the comments. While many expressed their love and admiration for the adorable child, some couldn’t help but raise concerns about his well-being, urging her to “bring him to the doctor!”
One comment said, “You need to give your baby tummy time. He is already showing signs of a flat head.” Another comment even requested Hilton: “Phoenix is extremely cute, but please consider having him check.”
She got tired of the criticism and responded.
Paris Hilton has defended her baby boy on social media after people commented about his head size. Responding to online comments, she expressed her disappointment with the negativity and stated that her child is perfectly healthy. “There are some sick people in this world. My angel is perfectly healthy,” she wrote on TikTok. “And yes, of course, he has been to a doctor, he just has a large brain.”
Talking about working moms, supermodel Naomi Campbell has made headlines as she recently welcomed her second baby at the age of 53. The news has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, celebrating the joyous moment in her life.
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