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Dancing With the Stars’ Witney Carson Calls Partner Guillermo Rodriguez’s Premiere Scores ‘Lame’

DWTS season 35 debut draws record‑low scores as partner Guillermo Rodriguez earns a ‘lame’ verdict

By · Published September 16, 2026  13:29 UTC · Updated September 18, 2026  22:38 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: DWTS season 35 debut draws record‑low scores as partner Guillermo Rodriguez earns a ‘lame’ verdict
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The season‑35 premiere posted one of the lowest scores in the series’ history, prompting Witney Carson to label the result “lame.” Guillermo Rodriguez’s first dance was described as rough and “phenomenally terrible” by Pajiba, while Emma Slater remarked that the judges were “stingy” in their scoring, according to Yahoo. Us Weekly highlighted Carson’s reaction, and parade.com noted the historic low points, indicating that the performance was a key factor in the diminished marks.

Coverage does not provide the exact numerical scores or detail the judges’ criteria, and outlets differ on the tone of criticism—some focus on Rodriguez’s crowd‑pleasing failures, others on the judges’ harshness. No information has been given about how future pairings or scoring patterns might shift as the season progresses.

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What did the premiere scores indicate?

Reports say the scores were among the lowest ever on the show, though exact numbers are not disclosed.

How did participants and judges respond to the low scores?

Emma Slater said judges were “stingy,” and Witney Carson called the scores “lame,” reflecting disappointment in the results.

What remains unclear about upcoming episodes?

The reporting does not specify whether judges will adjust their scoring or if Rodriguez’s future performances will improve.

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Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Guillermo Rodriguez Witney Carson Emma Slater

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