Gene Simmons

When Gene Simmons Juggles Scores Like He Juggles Guitar Picks: A DWTS Disaster!

Gene Simmons ruffled feathers and sparked outrage as a guest judge on DWTS. Find out why fans are screaming for an apology!

KISS frontman Gene Simmons has once again found himself in hot water, but this time it's not over a song or a stage persona; it's over his recent guest judging stint on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars." Fans of the show were expecting to see some rock ‘n’ roll excitement, but what they got instead was a barrage of what many considered inappropriate feedback and harsh scoring that left viewers furious. The backlash came swiftly, with viewers taking to social media to express their outrage and calling for an apology from ABC for Simmons' unfiltered comments that crossed the line.

During the special hair metal episode, Simmons made headlines not just for his iconic rock character but for delivering critiques that many found downright creepy and sexist. As the judges watched the female dancers perform, Simmons couldn't help but comment on their looks, distracting from the technical aspects of their dancing. The audience wasn’t having any of it, and Twitter lit up with posts decrying his remarks as being more suited for a rock backstage than a dance competition show. Fans expressed their anger over what they deemed ridiculous scoring—one contestant was notably given a low score that many deemed unjustified.

Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Brandon Armstrong also shared his thoughts on Simmons' commentary. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Armstrong revealed he had strong feelings about Simmons’ reaction to his performance with partner Chandler Kinney, which only compounded the negative sentiment surrounding Simmons’ guest judging gig. Armstrong and Kinney were visibly upset, as Simmons seemed to veer away from constructive criticism and into inappropriate territory.

As the social media firestorm continued to grow, it became clear that many viewers felt Simmons didn't uphold the values and spirit of the competition. So, what can we learn from this debacle? Perhaps it’s that rock stars should just stick to rocking while leaving the judging to the experts! Meanwhile, Gene Simmons isn’t just a music legend but also known for his entrepreneurial skills and his reality TV endeavors, including his very own Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Who knew that a man who once stole the show with a tongue could also steal the limelight for all the wrong reasons?