Followers on social media have been fast to name Simmons out, with many branding his “objectifying” suggestions as “creepy” and superficial. Simmons confronted backlash for focusing an excessive amount of on the contestants’ seems to be and appearances fairly than their precise dancing, sparking heated reactions from viewers.
After Tuesday’s present, “Dancing With the Stars,” professional Brandon Armstrong broke his silence about Gene Simmons’ feedback about his accomplice, Chandler Kinney.
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What Did Gene Simmons Say About Chandler Kinney?
After Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong delivered an brisk jive to “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister, Gene Simmons stirred controversy by telling Kinney she “fogged up” his glasses.
He added, “You moved me not simply along with your gyrations however your stunning face,” a remark that didn’t sit properly with followers—or with Kinney’s dance accomplice, Brandon Armstrong.
“I mentioned, ‘Maintain up now.’ I’ve two little sisters. I heard it. I mentioned, ‘Wait, wait, wait,'” he instructed Us Weekly after the present.
Kinney, nevertheless, did not appear too bothered by it. “Brandon has extra emotions than I [do],” she instructed Us, noting that her solely response was “LOL.”
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Gene Simmons Slammed For His Judging Feedback On ‘DWTS’
His feedback to Kinney have been by far the one ones followers had a problem with.
Danny Amendola and Witney Carson kicked off the evening with a strong paso doble to “Livin’ On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi, however fairly than critiquing their dance, visitor decide Gene Simmons veered off target. He remarked, “It is troublesome to have a look at each of you and to determine which one is extra scorching scorching scorching. You might be proper subsequent to any individual who… yet one more stunning lady on the planet. She makes you look good.”
As Simmons shared his feedback, professional dancer Witney Carson appeared visibly uncomfortable, glancing round awkwardly and attempting to snigger it off.
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Plus, when judging Erik Roberts and Britt Stewart’s paso doble to “Cherry Pie” by Warrant, Gene Simmons’ suggestions fell wanting dance critique, as he fixated on Erik’s accomplice, remarking how he had a “fairly lady in hand.”
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Social Media Reacts To Gene Simmons’ Feedback
Followers on social media have been fast to name out Gene Simmons, labeling his “objectifying” feedback as “creepy” and superficial. Many accused him of inserting an excessive amount of emphasis on seems to be and appearances as an alternative of the particular dancing, sparking widespread criticism of his remarks.
“What have been you considering having Gene Simmons as a visitor decide?! GROSS,” one Instagram consumer mentioned.
“Gene Simmons has GOT TO GO,” one other expressed, as a 3rd referred to as his “objectifying” feedback “creepy.”
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Gene Simmons Receives Large Backlash
The feedback continued to pour in, with one social media consumer commenting on a video shared by “DWTS,” “Please by no means have Gene on once more. Misogyny on show all evening. Took away from the dancing.”
One other wrote, “get gene out of right here please.”
“Worst visitor decide ever. Lots of his feedback have been inappropriate for a ‘household present,'” a 3rd mentioned. “Plus, he would not have the information to evaluate a dance present.”
“Petition to get gene aside of the double elimination,” a fourth commented.
Chandler Kinney Opens Up About The Stress Of ‘DWTS’
Armstrong and Kinney have maintained their lead week after week for the reason that premiere of Season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars” final month.
Following their efficiency on Tuesday, Kinney candidly mentioned the strain that accompanies persistently excessive scores from the judges, acknowledging that whereas the reward is gratifying, it additionally brings added stress to satisfy the expectations set for them every week.
“I simply attempt to disassociate and fake it’s my very own little world. I believe, actually, in some unspecified time in the future that’s the healthiest factor that you are able to do,” she instructed Us. “Simply deal with you and your accomplice and block out the remainder. That’s form of what I’ve been attempting to do each week. … That’s been my technique.”
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She praised her skilled accomplice for being “an awesome anchor,” referring to him as “the calm within the storm” that helps her navigate the pressures of the competitors every week.
