Gene Simmons is facing serious backlash after his recent appearance on Dancing With the Stars. While serving as a guest judge during “Hair Metal Night,” his remarks sparked outrage among viewers. Fans took to social media, calling his comments both “sexist” and “creepy.”
The KISS frontman, known for his bold personality, didn’t hold back during the show. However, many felt his behavior crossed the line. His words quickly stirred up controversy, with fans expressing their disappointment.
As the criticism mounts, Simmons has yet to respond publicly to the uproar. His latest comments have clearly struck a nerve, leading to heated debates online.
Criticized for Odd Scoring and Comments
Gene Simmons stirred confusion with his scoring on Dancing With the Stars. Instead of focusing on the dancing, he seemed more interested in appearances, offering little feedback. The audience responded with boos.
He gave a low score to Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy, only to later award a perfect score to Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko. Fans were quick to question the inconsistency.
Simmons also made a strange comment to actor Reginald VelJohnson. He focused on looks, saying, “You’ve got a beautiful woman right beside you,” before boasting about his own career. Viewers found the remark off-putting.
A Guest Appearance That Sparked Controversy
This week’s Dancing With the Stars featured contestants dancing to iconic hair metal tracks. Whitesnake’s Joel Hoekstra made a special appearance, delivering a guitar solo to a cover of KISS’ “Rock and Roll All Nite.” Songs by Poison, Twisted Sister, and Bon Jovi also filled the night.
Although Gene Simmons isn’t known for hair metal, his rock star image earned him a spot as a guest judge. Fans, however, weren’t pleased with his commentary.
His remarks quickly drew criticism on social media. Viewers felt that Simmons’ words didn’t align with the spirit of the night, sparking heated reactions online.
Fans Calling Out Simmons’ “Creepy” Behavior
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Viewers quickly took to social media to express their discomfort with Gene Simmons’ judging on Dancing With the Stars. One user on X commented, “Not sure why Gene Simmons is a guest judge on #DWTS but it takes him about 0.021 seconds to be creepy to any female contestant.”
Others echoed similar thoughts, criticizing both his behavior and his scoring. “The other judges watching Gene hit on every woman and give out the worst scores,” another user posted, highlighting the frustration.
Some fans didn’t hold back in their comments. One called Simmons “very weird and creepy,” while another bluntly said, “Get this horny old dog out of my show.”
Iconic Hair Metal Anthems Rock the Dance Floor
The episode brought high energy as dancers performed to legendary hits from the hair metal era. Bon Jovi classics like “Livin’ On A Prayer” and “You Give Love A Bad Name” had the crowd pumped.
Other iconic tracks included Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way,” Warrant’s “Cherry Pie,” and Europe’s “The Final Countdown.” Each performance was packed with nostalgia.
The lineup continued with unforgettable hits like Quiet Riot’s “Cum On Feel The Noize,” Poison’s “Nothin’ But A Good Time,” and Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again,” closing with Scorpions’ “Rock You Like A Hurricane.”