Jimmy Kimmel sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez is set to compete on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” Season 35, with the ballroom calling this fall as more cast members are announced.
When Guillermo Rodriguez teased that he was “ready to cha-cha-cha!!!” it didn’t just sound like a joke—it sounded like a challenge. Now, the longtime “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” fan favorite is officially making the leap from late-night laughs to the dance floor.
Guillermo Rodriguez has signed on to compete in Season 35 of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars. ” with production sources saying he will be hitting the ballroom this fall. For years. Rodriguez has been a staple alongside Jimmy Kimmel. known for celebrity interviews. red carpet antics. and comedic bits that have turned him into a recognizable presence well beyond the studio.
He’s not the only new face circling this season. Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller have already been announced for the upcoming run, and social media star and Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson is also set to compete. The full cast is expected to be revealed soon.
Season 35 lands after a strong stretch for the franchise. Last season, Robert Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson took home the Mirrorball Trophy, setting a high bar for what comes next.
With Guillermo now in the mix, the upcoming season is starting to take shape—part familiar television energy, part fresh celebrity lineup—exactly the kind of mix that makes “Dancing with the Stars” feel like it can’t start soon enough.
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