Guillermo Rodriguez Exits Dancing With the Stars During First Super Bowl Night
Guillermo Rodriguez and partner Witney Carson were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard with a score of 22 out of 40 during the show’s first-ever Super Bowl-themed episode.
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! fixture and his professional partner performed a salsa routine to Bad Bunny’s “Tití Me Preguntó.” The night celebrated past halftime show spectacles.
How the Remaining Couples Scored on Super Bowl Night
The 11 remaining celebrity and pro pairings danced to anthems originally performed by iconic halftime headliners. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and guest judge Joe Buck evaluated the routines.
Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach matched that 36 out of 40 score with a salsa to Nelly’s “Hot in Herre,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov earned a 34 out of 40 for a samba to J Balvin and Willy William’s “Mi Gente.”
Several other couples delivered mid-tier scores during the competition. Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas scored 33 out of 40 for a tango to Rihanna’s “Only Girl (In the World).” Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson also earned 33 out of 40 for a samba to Usher’s “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris. Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa secured 33 out of 40 for a jazz routine to Jennifer Lopez’s “Jenny from the Block.” Jackson Olson and Emma Slater earned 31 out of 40 for a salsa to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’s “Uptown Funk.” Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess scored 30 out of 40 for a jazz routine to the Black Eyed Peas track “The Time (Dirty Bit).” Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik received 29 out of 40 for a salsa to Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up.” Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold rounded out the lower scores with 25 out of 40 for a samba to Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson know Salsa, and they gave us a delicious taste! 😉 #SuperBowlNight #DWTS pic.twitter.com/KPy6L9RzTy
Elimination and Farewell Reactions
Following his elimination, Rodriguez reflected on his time in the ballroom. “I had a lot of fun. It was great,” the late-night sidekick said, adding, “Witney, thank you for teaching me how to dance.” Carson praised Rodriguez for making the season enjoyable.
The exit follows a string of departures earlier in Season 35. Previous eliminations include reality star Ciara Miller, singer Taylor Hanson, chef Giada De Laurentiis, and influencers Sarah Jane Nader and Conner Leavitt.
Dedication Night Preview and Future Airings
New episodes of Dancing With the Stars air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, and stream the following day on Hulu.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing With the Stars Season 35
How many points did the top-scoring couples receive?
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, alongside Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, tied for the highest score of the night with 36 out of 40 points each.
When does the next episode of Dancing With the Stars air?
ET on ABC and Disney+.
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