Gene Simmons Faces Backlash for Comments on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Overview

• Gene Simmons, guest judge on 'Dancing With the Stars,' made controversial comments about female contestants during the Hair Metal Night episode.
• Viewers criticized Simmons for focusing on the physical appearances of contestants rather than their dance skills.
• Social media users described Simmons' comments as 'creepy' and 'misogynistic,' leading to widespread calls for an apology from ABC.
• Simmons' scoring was also questioned, with accusations of bias against contestants of color and inconsistency in his ratings.
• The backlash has put Simmons' future appearances on the show in doubt, with fans relieved that Mark Ballas will guest judge next week.