The KISS frontman has drawn criticism for making inappropriate comments about the physical appearances of female contestants while guest judging on 'Dancing with the Stars'.
- October 10, 2024
AceShowbiz - Gene Simmons, the KISS rocker, has faced widespread criticism following his guest appearance as a judge on the dance competition show "Dancing with the Stars". During the show's "Hair Metal Night" episode, Simmons made several remarks about the contestants' physical attractiveness, which many viewers deemed inappropriate and disrespectful.
One instance that garnered particular backlash occurred when Simmons praised retired NFL player Danny Amendola and his partner Witney Carson by saying, "Danny, I'm telling you, you're right next to somebody, one of the more beautiful women on the planet." The comment was met with a bewildered expression from Carson.
In another instance, Simmons complimented Chandler Kinney for her "beautiful face" and emotional performance.
Following the episode, fans of "Dancing with the Stars" took to social media to express their displeasure with Simmons' comments. Many users criticized him for being "creepy" and "salivating" over the female dancers.
One Twitter user wrote, "Gene Simmons is seriously sucking all the energy out of the ballroom with his creepy comments about the female dancers."
Another person tweeted, "I'm getting the feeling that Gene Simmons is just choosing his scores based on how attractive he thinks the girl is...yikes #DWTS."
Despite the backlash, Simmons has not publicly addressed the controversy.
