Guillermo Rodriguez, the longtime sidekick on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been announced as a contestant on the upcoming 35th season of Dancing With the Stars. Rodriguez becomes the fourth celebrity confirmed for the season, joining previously announced competitors including Maura Higgins from The Traitors and Love Island, and Ciara Miller from Summer House.
Rodriguez has been a fixture on Jimmy Kimmel Live! since its debut, becoming known for his enthusiastic personality and on-air interactions with both Kimmel and celebrity guests. His segments often feature his affinity for tequila and his warm, comedic approach to interviewing stars. The announcement positions him as one of the more recognizable television personalities in the Season 35 lineup.
Dancing With the Stars pairs celebrities with professional dancers in a competition format that runs for multiple weeks. Contestants learn and perform various ballroom and Latin dance styles, with eliminations based on a combination of judges' scores and audience votes. The show has featured a wide range of public figures throughout its run, from athletes and actors to reality television stars and media personalities.
The announcement was made through multiple entertainment outlets simultaneously, following the pattern established by the show in recent seasons of revealing contestants gradually in the lead-up to the premiere. Rodriguez represents the late-night television category, a demographic the show has drawn from occasionally but not regularly in recent seasons.
Season 35 will continue to add contestants in the coming weeks as the show builds its full roster ahead of its premiere date. The production typically features between 12 and 16 competing pairs, meaning additional announcements are expected. Rodriguez's participation brings his popular on-screen presence from late-night comedy into the competitive dance arena, marking a significant shift in format for the television personality.