Disney has announced that Guillermo Rodriguez, a beloved figure from Jimmy Kimmel Live, will be competing in the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. The news was revealed on Wednesday night, adding to the growing list of celebrities set to take the ballroom floor this autumn.
Rodriguez joins a cast that includes Maura Higgins from The Traitors and Love Island, Ciara Miller from Summer House, and Jackson Olson, a second baseman for the Savannah Bananas. The full lineup of celebrities and their professional dance partners is expected to be announced on Good Morning America on September 2.
Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars will air on ABC and simulcast on Disney+, though an exact premiere date has not yet been confirmed. The show, produced by BBC Studios in front of a live audience, has seen a surge in popularity, with Season 34 recording its highest-rated finale in nearly a decade and a record number of fan votes.
Guillermo Rodriguez has been a staple of Jimmy Kimmel Live for over 23 years, having been discovered working as a security guard in the show's parking lot. He is featured nightly alongside Jimmy Kimmel and is known for his iconic segments on the Oscars red carpet and cross-country road trips. A US citizen since 2005, Rodriguez enjoys watching soccer, eating Mexican food, and spending time with his family.
