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How Jimmy Kimmel Reacted to Guillermo Rodriguez's DWTS Elimination

Guillermo Rodriguez, Jimmy Kimmel Live's sidekick of many years, was voted off the dancing competition in Tuesday's episode; making a bow seem oddly dignified.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGuillermo Rodriguez, the longtime Jimmy Kimmel Live sidekick, was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars season thirty-five on Tuesday night's episode.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd Kimmel is making him take a bow for it, E! News says, which is exactly how a boss should handle a sidekick's exit.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTaking a bow after being voted off. That's a man who has spent years being second banana and has made peace with it.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe danced on national television, Dale. You've never even stood up at a wedding.

  5. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorChairs are safer.

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