Guillermo Rodriguez of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35

Guillermo Rodriguez joined the cast of "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35 this week, becoming the latest celebrity contestant announced for the upcoming season. Rodriguez, known for his role as Jimmy Kimmel's sidekick on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," will compete alongside other announced participants including "The Traitors" and "Love Island" star Maura Higgins and "Summer House" fixture Ciara Miller. The specific premiere date for Season 35 has not yet been released, but the announcement was made by ABC. Rodriguez's participation marks his entry into a high-profile reality competition, a departure from his regular late-night television duties. Further cast members are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks leading up to the show's premiere.