Fans of Dancing with the Stars are expressing their shock over Gene Simmons using his position as a guest judge to “sexualize women.”
The 75-year-old KISS frontman, known for his larger-than-life stage presence and persona, joined the show to critique the contestants on Hair Metal Night as they danced to iconic rock anthems from the 1980s.
But audiences are now demanding the network “issue an apology” for “putting a creep on the show,” and for providing him a platform to voice his “cringe-worthy” and “sexist” comments.
On the Tuesday, October 9 episode of Dancing with the Stars, KISS rocker Gene Simmons raised quite a few eyebrows with his controversial guest appearance.
As part of the show’s Hair Metal Night, Simmons joined regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli to critique the celebrity dancers.
Despite the high energy of the nostalgia-filled performance set to hits like Cherry Pie and Rock You Like a Hurricane, Simmons’ sexually suggestive remarks overshadowed the night for many fans.
While his rock persona has long been associated with pushing boundaries, many felt his behavior wasn’t suited for the lighthearted nature of the competition series.
Throughout the episode, Simmons, 75, made several remarks that focused less on the dancing and more on the female dancer’s looks, which many viewers call “creepy.”
After former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola and Witney Carson hit the dance floor, “The Demon” said he couldn’t figure out who was more “hot hot hot.”
“Danny, I’m telling you, you’re right next to somebody – one of the most beautiful women on the planet. She makes you look good. Buddy, you gotta hit the gym. You gotta get in there,” added Simmons.
And then, referring to Emma Slater who was dancing with actor Reginald VelJohnson dancer, he said: “You’ve got a beautiful woman right beside you, who can twist it and turn it, and knows how to move it and, you know, all that.”
The rock legend also had words for VelJohnson. “I wanna 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,” Simmons said. “It’s all in the attitude and you’ve got something in that beautiful face, they love you!”
Perhaps one of his cringiest remarks was directed to actor-singer Chandler Kinney. Explaining that her moves “fogged up” his glasses, Simmons removed his dark shades and said, “You moved me, not just with your gyrations and so on, but your beautiful face and how you were into the emotion of it – top to bottom.”
He did however offer one relevant opinion to Kinney when he praised her talents, noting that she has a “big future” ahead of her.
Social media quickly filled with backlash, with many expressing their discomfort and frustration. Some viewers even went as far as to call him the “worst guest judge” in the show’s 33-season run.
“I usually like Gene Simmons and think he’s funny. But that was not the case as a guest judge. Very inappropriate and just not helpful,” writes one cyber fan on the DWTS Facebook site.
A second shares, “It was uncomfortable for us watching, can’t even imagine how the women felt. And he wasn’t scoring dances, he was just giving out random numbers.”
Gene was a bust! His comments and feedback were inappropriate along with the scores.”
A third critic adds, “His comments on all the girls was cringe!”
Another user calls Simmons “vulgar” and says he’s “the worst judge ever
Meanwhile, other online citizens are calling out ABC and Disney+, suggesting the network and streaming service apologize to fans of DWTS.
“Y’all owe the biggest apology to your fanbase (which is primarily women) & the dancers for putting that creep on your show and allowing for him to sexualize them on live TV,” one netizen writes on Facebook.
A second pens, “They need to apologize for having Gene Simmons. It was cringe-worthy. His comments were sexist, and he was just awful.”
“But they had a felon on the show this season,” adds another user, who’s referring to Anna Delvey (Sorokin), the convicted fraudster who sparked a lot of controversy with her appearance on September 17, the first episode of the DWTS season.
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If you see these painful red bumps, you may have dyshidrotic eczema
Dyshidrotic eczema is a common skin problem that many experience in the spring. This is an incurable disorder, however it is controllable and controlled. Little, itch-causing blisters are the symptoms.
A collection of illnesses collectively referred to as dermatitis that result in skin irritation are called eczema. According to statistics, there are only 35 million cases of eczema in the United States. Children under the age of five are involved in about 70% of these incidents.
The skin becomes red, itchy, and swollen during a flare-up, along with fluid-filled pimples that may ooze and crust. Allergy reactions are the most frequent cause of eczema, but genetics can also play a role. Eczema cannot be spread.
Dyshidrotic eczema is one of the most prevalent types, as was previously mentioned.
Pompholyx, also known as dyshidrotic eczema, is a recurrent, chronic skin ailment that itches and frequently manifests symmetrically on the palms, fingers, and soles. It is characterized by 1-2 mm deep-seated, tiny vesicles that dissolve with scaling after a few weeks.
This condition is also known as pompholyx, acute and recurrent vesicular hand dermatitis, acute palmoplantar eczema, vesicular endogenous eczema, cheiropompholyx (when affecting the hands), podopompholyx or pedopompholyx (when affecting the feet), and cheiropodopompholyx. There is some disagreement regarding the precise terminology and definitions.
Naturally, not all skin inflammations are associated with this particular form of eczema, so get a correct diagnosis before beginning any treatment.
The following are a few of the most typical signs of dyshidrotic eczema:
Blisters that have set deeply on the hands and feet, especially on the fingers, toes, palms, and soles
Itching Sensitivity
Smearing
Scaly, broken skin Anguish
Dyshidrotic eczema is more common in people who have hay fever, atopic eczema, or contact dermatitis. Unfortunately, it tends to become infected easily, which slows down the healing process.
While there’s no magic bullet to stop flare-ups, you can increase your skin’s ability to withstand inflammation with a good skincare regimen.
Creams are the most common treatment for dyshidrotic eczema; these may include corticosteroid ointments or creams, as well as prescription injections or pills.
Additional therapies consist of:
huge blisters being drained by UV light treatments
antihistamines
several anti-itch creams and ointments that inhibit the immune system, like Protopic and Elidel
In addition to these traditional approaches, natural remedies exist for the illness’s treatment and alleviation. Keeping skin clean and hydrated is often one of the best ways to deal with eczema. Your unique symptoms will determine the kind of therapy you receive and how often you receive it, but these natural, at-home methods provide you the confidence to utilize skin care products on your skin.
Chilled Compresses
Soak the afflicted region and use cold compresses for 15 minutes to minimize skin inflammation. For optimal results, repeat this procedure two to four times over the day and then moisturize the affected region.
Vera Aloe
Aloe vera, well known for its capacity to calm inflamed skin and quicken the healing process, can aid in lessening eczema symptoms. Break off a portion of the plant and apply the thick gel straight to your irritated skin for optimal effects. As an alternative, you can get a bottle of organic aloe vera lotion from your neighborhood drugstore.
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