Current:Home > ContactGene Simmons Facing Backlash Due to Comments Made During DWTS Appearance -Aspire Money Growth
Gene Simmons Facing Backlash Due to Comments Made During DWTS Appearance
View
Date:2025-04-13 23:03:41
Not all the Dancing With the Stars fans were made for lovin' Gene Simmons.
So after the KISS rocker commented on many of the contestants' looks while serving as a guest judge for the dance competition’s hair metal-themed episode Oct. 8, several viewers had plenty of say and shouted it out loud.
"Gene Simmons comments about the ladies are giving the energy of the gross uncle who corners you at the reunion #DWTS," one person tweeted, while another person wrote, "Gene Simmons is seriously sucking all the energy out of the ballroom with his creepy comments about the female dancers."
After all, Simmons raised eyebrows when using his critique of the contestants' dance routines to compliment several of the participants—most notably, the women.
"This is a brand new experience for me and it's difficult to look at you and to figure out which one is more hot, hot, hot," the 75-year-old told retired NFL star Danny Amendola and pro dancer Witney Carson. "Danny, I'm telling you, you're right next to somebody, one of the more beautiful women on the planet."
And after actress Chandler Kinney and pro dancer Brandon Armstrong performed a Jive routine set to a cover of Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It, Simmons told the 24-year-old, "Chandler, you've fogged up my glasses. I don't know what to tell you. You move me, not just with your gyrations and so on, but your beautiful face and how you were into the emotion of it."
E! News has reached out to reps for Simmons and ABC for comment and has not heard back.
Meanwhile, following the show, Kinney and Armstrong shared their thoughts on the rocker's comments.
"Brandon has more feelings than I," the Pretty Little Liars actress told Us, noted that her only response was “LOL.”
But as Armstrong admitted, hearing Simmons’ words gave him pause. "I said, ‘Hold up now,'” he explained, “I have two little sisters. I heard it. I said, 'Wait, wait, wait.'"
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (346)
Related
- The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- Could Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft reunite? Maybe in Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there
- South Korean president's party divided over defiant martial law speech
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
Ranking
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
- What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
- Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility at its Kentucky complex
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
Recommendation
DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
Current, future North Carolina governor’s challenge of power
Mets have visions of grandeur, and a dynasty, with Juan Soto as major catalyst
Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
North Carolina justices rule for restaurants in COVID
Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
Juan Soto praise of Mets' future a tough sight for Yankees, but World Series goal remains