Guillermo Rodriguez From 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Joins DWTS 35
WHO:
TVLine - Guillermo Rodriguez has been working on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for more than 23 years.
US Magazine - Jimmy Kimmel announced that Guillermo Rodriguez will be the first-ever parking lot security guard to dance on "Dancing With the Stars."
Deadline - Guillermo Rodriguez, star of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Variety - Guillermo Rodriguez, known as Jimmy Kimmel's right-hand man.
TMZ - Guillermo Rodriguez, a beloved personality from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
WHAT:
Deadline - Rodriguez joins a cast that includes Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, and Jackson Olson for "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35.
Deadline - Guillermo Rodriguez has joined the cast of "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35.
Variety - Rodriguez is the latest celebrity contestant announced for the upcoming season.
TMZ - Production sources confirmed Guillermo Rodriguez's participation in "Dancing With the Stars."
WHERE:
Deadline - The event takes place in the ballroom for "Dancing With the Stars."
WHEN:
US Magazine - Guillermo Rodriguez is set to join "Dancing With the Stars" this September.
Deadline - "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35 is set to air this fall.
WHY:
Variety - The announcement of Rodriguez's participation adds to the excitement of the upcoming season.
HOW:
TVLine - The casting announcement for Rodriguez was made during the Wednesday episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Deadline - The announcement was made by Disney on a Friday night.
(UPDATED June 18, 2026 16:10 UTC)
Guillermo Rodriguez, who has been a staple on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for over 23 years, has officially joined the cast of "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35. He will be performing alongside fellow contestants Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, and Jackson Olson. The exciting casting announcement was revealed during a recent episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 12:11 UTC)
In a groundbreaking announcement, Jimmy Kimmel revealed that Guillermo Rodriguez will become the first-ever parking lot security guard to dance on "Dancing With the Stars." Fans can look forward to seeing Guillermo showcase his moves when he joins the competition this September. This unique addition promises to bring a fresh twist to the beloved dance show.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 06:39 UTC)
Guillermo Rodriguez, known as Jimmy Kimmel's right-hand man and a beloved personality from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", has officially joined the cast of "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35. The announcement, made by Disney on a Friday night, adds to the excitement surrounding the upcoming season, which is set to air this fall. Rodriguez is the latest celebrity contestant confirmed for the show, which will take place in the ballroom.