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Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson eliminated on DWTS Season 35

The pair were sent home in Week 5 of Dancing With the Stars Season 35 after receiving the lowest scores of the night, ending the first Super Bowl Week of the series.

Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson eliminated on DWTS Season 35

Key points

  • Rodriguez and Carson were eliminated in Week 5 of DWTS Season 35.
  • They received the lowest scores of the evening, a historic low for the competition.
  • The elimination aired on Super Bowl Night and marked the end of the first Super Bowl Week of the series.

Guillermo Rodriguez and his professional partner Witney Carson were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars Season 35 during Week 5, which aired on Super Bowl Night. The couple was sent home after receiving the lowest scores of the evening, a result that marked a historic low for the competition. Rodriguez, a star of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, had been considered a fan favorite and a clear underdog throughout the season. The elimination occurred despite weeks of accusations from viewers regarding the fairness of the competition's scoring. The show continued its 35th season with this performance, which concluded the first-ever Super Bowl Week of the series. Rodriguez and Carson’s departure leaves the remaining contestants to continue their journey in the ABC dance competition.

Your questions, answered

Who was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars Season 35 on Super Bowl Night?

Guillermo Rodriguez and his partner Witney Carson were eliminated in Week 5 of Season 35.

Why was the elimination significant?

It was the lowest score in the competition’s history and ended the first Super Bowl Week of the series.

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