Guillermo Rodriguez Joins Dancing With The Stars Season 35

A fourth celebrity contestant has been confirmed for the upcoming 35th season of "Dancing With the Stars." Guillermo Rodriguez, the longtime sidekick on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," will join the ballroom competition this fall. The announcement was made by host Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night show on Wednesday, June 17.

Rodriguez, 55, has been a fixture on Kimmel's show for 23 years, having started as a parking lot security guard before becoming a beloved on-air personality known for his comedic red-carpet interviews and segments. Kimmel noted that Rodriguez will be the first parking lot security guard to compete on the show.

He joins a growing roster of previously announced celebrities, including reality television personalities Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller, and Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson. Higgins and Miller were confirmed in April, while Olson's casting was announced in May.

The full lineup of celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners is scheduled to be revealed on September 2 during ABC's "Good Morning America." The new season will premiere in September on ABC and Disney, with episodes available on Hulu the following day. The show will air live...