# Jimmy Kimmel Defends Guillermo Rodriguez

> Kimmel defends Rodriguez after DWTS hate comments.
- Title: Jimmy Kimmel Defends Guillermo Rodriguez · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: Kimmel defends Rodriguez after DWTS hate comments. Jimmy Kimmel defended Guillermo Rodriguez after he received hate comments for surviving 'Dancing With the…
- Keywords: jimmy kimmel, guillermo rodriguez, dancing with the stars, dwts, late night show, hate comments, entertainment, culture, business, Jimmy, Kimmel, Defends
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/jimmy-kimmel-message-guillermo-rodriguez-dancing-with-the-stars-haters
- Author: Alyssa Ray
- Published: 2026-10-08T05:12:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jimmy kimmel, guillermo rodriguez, dancing with the stars, dwts, late night show, hate comments, entertainment, culture, business
## Jimmy Kimmel defends Guillermo Rodriguez
Jimmy Kimmel came to the defense of his right-hand man Guillermo Rodriguez after the latter received hate comments for surviving another week on Dancing With The Stars despite having the lowest scores.
## Kimmel jokes about Rodriguez's 'Cinderella story'
During Wednesday's monologue for Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host joked Rodriguez's 'Cinderella story' on DWTS was like if the fairytale suddenly became about the pumpkin.
## Kimmel quips on Rodriguez's dancing
Kimmel quipped Rodriguez spent more time rolling on the floor than dancing, saying the audience thought he fainted.
## Key takeaway

Jimmy Kimmel defended Guillermo Rodriguez after he received hate comments for surviving 'Dancing With the Stars' despite low scores.