DWTS’ Guillermo Rodriguez, Witney Carson Detail “Really Hard Week”

Hayley Santaflorentina Thu, October 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM UTC

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Originally appeared on E! Online

Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson are determined to put their best foot forward.

While the couple have consistently sat at the bottom of the leaderboard during the first four weeks of Dancing With the Starsseason 35, their most recent samba earning only 15 out of a possible 30 points, they’re more determined than ever to continue.

“Okay, you guys! We made it, week five,” Witney began an Oct. 7 Instagram Story, while at her side Guillermo added, “I know, I’m excited. I’m happy.”

But while Witney—who is currently pregnant with her and husband Carson McAllister’s third baby boy—promised she and Guillermo have an “epic” week five dance ahead of them, she admitted getting there will take some effort.

“Today is always like a little bit rough,” she acknowledged, “because we're starting over.”

To which Guillermo admitted, “Yeah, we’re tired.”

Indeed, the Wednesday after DWTS’ live Tuesday episode is the day that the celebrities and their partners begin preparing for the next week and learning a new dance. In this case, they’re getting ready to blitz their way up the leaderboard with a Super Bowl-themed performance.

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The pair also reflected on their week four showing, of which judge Carrie Ann Inabasaid it seemed like Guillermo had lost his “joy.”

“The samba was good,” Guillermo said to Witney. “It was fast and everything. I think it was great.”

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Witney affirmed her partner, before adding, “Honestly, it was a really, really hard week. We were in New York. We had very little time to rehearse, and samba is just a really hard dance. So the fact that you know we had the week that we had and we still delivered, we are doing our very best.”

After all, despite rumblings that the pair might be hoping to be eliminated early—rumors Witney has categorically denied—the professional dancer emphasized they’ve been giving the show their all.

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“I'm doing my best. He's doing his best,” the 32-year-old said. “That was two people trying to do a samba and make you guys happy and feel some sort of positivity and joy while doing it.”

To which Guillermo said, “Yeah, we're happy, excited to be here. And thank you to all the fans.”

For more insight into the cast of celeb-pro pairings hoping to bop their way to the top of this season’s leaderboard, read on.

Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa

You won't hate this news—the10 Things I Hate About Youstar will be saving the last dance for her pro partner.Giada De Laurentiis & Alan Bersten

Cha-cha-chopping away... The celebrity chef will be turning up the heat this season.Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson

What did you miss onGlee? The actor taking his musical talents to the dance floor.Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart

The former '90s teen heartthrob will hope to MMMBop his way to the top of the leaderboard on season 35.Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik

TheFresh Prince of Bel-Airactress will be bringing her fresh moves to the dance floor.Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy

Twenty years after starring inStep Up, the dancer is stepping up to the challenge.Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov

The 2026 Olympic figure skater will take her skills from the ice to the ballroom.Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach

The Team USA Paralympic track and field athlete will show off his athleticism onDWTS.Sarah Jane Nader & Hailey Bills

After sisterBrooks Nadercompeted on season 33, theLove Thy Naderstar is trying her hand.Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold

The comedian, also known asFibulaon social media, is ready to earn more applause onDWTS.Conner Leavitt & Adele Zaikman

TheSecret Lives of Mormon Wivesstar is following in the footsteps of wifeWhitney Leavitt—who competed on season 34.Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess

The Bachelor Nation star is trading in roses for rumbas.Jackson Olson & Emma Slater

The Savannah Bananas baseball player is stepping up to the plate, bringing his dance moves from the diamond to the ballroom.Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson

TheJimmy Kimmel Live!star is ready to learn some new moves.Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong

TheSummer Housestar is prepping for her turn in the ballrom."Looks are not indicative of being in shape," Ciara exclusively told E! News in June. "I do huff and puff going up the stairs, so I gotta get back into the gym and work on my stamina."Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas

TheLove Island UKalum is hoping her love forDWTSdoesn't betray her as she manifested this experience."I have a vision board and I redo it every year," she told E! News in May. "This year is the first year that I stayed at home by myself on New Year's Eve. I did not go out at all. I made myself a bowl of pasta and a glass of red wine and I redid my vision board for the year.Dancing With the Starswas already on it from the year before. However, I added five moreDancing With the Starson the board."

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