KISS’ Gene Simmons slammed for “sexist” and “offensive” comments on ‘Dancing With The Stars’

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KISS’ Gene Simmons has sparked backlash online for making “sexist” and “offensive” comments on Dancing With The Stars.The glam rock veteran made an appearance on this week’s episode of the US dancing competition (October 8), starring as a guest judge alongside Bruno Tonioli, Derek Hough and Carrie Ann Inaba.It came as this week saw the 11 pairs return to the dance floor for a ‘rock n’ roll’ edition.

The night was opened with a performance to the KISS classic ‘Rock And Roll All Nite’, and followed by choreography from the competitors to the likes of Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake, Scorpions and more.However, according to reports from the likes of Forbes and Blabbermouth, it was some of the comments made by Simmons that caught the attention of viewers – but not for the right reasons.Taking to social media throughout the episode, some viewers criticised the bassist for making comments that were more centred on the dancers’ appearance than their abilities.For instance, Phaedra Parks was given a lower score from Simmons than the other judges – although he didn’t share any negative feedback – and he also sparked boos from the audience after his praise for Reginald VelJohnson largely centred around his partner’s looks.“Hey Reggie, you’ve got a beautiful woman right beside you who can twist it and turn it and knows how to move it and all that,” he said (via Blabbermouth). “But I want to tell you, as a guy that’s been on the stage for half a century around the world, I’m kind of a big deal, Reggie.

It’s all in the attitude. And you’ve got something in that beautiful face. They love you.”“Gene Simmons was the worst #DWTS guest judge ever.