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Who is Shannon Tweed, wife of Kiss rocker Gene Simmons? The former Playboy model is a fan of Taylor Swift, dated Hugh Hefner and dated the DWTS judge for 28 years before tying the knot

Who is Shannon Tweed, wife of Kiss rocker Gene Simmons? The former Playboy model is a fan of Taylor Swift, dated Hugh Hefner and dated the DWTS judge for 28 years before tying the knot

Kiss musician Gene Simmons is in trouble after making some “creepy” comments about female dancers Dancing with the starsas People magazine reports.

Gene Simmons, famous as a member of the rock group Kiss, recently appeared on Dancing With the Stars. Photo: AP
Gene Simmons, famous as a member of the rock group Kiss, recently appeared on Dancing With the Stars. Photo: AP
During his appearance, he appeared as a guest judge The dance seriesIn the episode “Hair Metal Night,” which aired on October 9, the 75-year-old musician quickly focused on the physical appearance of some of the dancers rather than the quality of their performances.

“This is a whole new experience for me and it's hard to look at you and figure out which one is hotter, hotter, hotter,” he said in response to former NFL player Danny Amendola and his partner Witney Carson's moves, according to People magazine . “Danny, I'm telling you, you're standing right next to someone, one of the most beautiful women on the planet.”

Simmons also sparked backlash for his comment after watching Chandler Kinney and her partner Brandon Armstrong's dance. “Chandler, you fogged up my glasses. I don't know what to tell you. “You move me, not just with your movements and stuff, but also with your beautiful face and how much you get into it,” he said.

Netizens took to social media to denounce the musician for his gratuitous comments. “Dear @officialdwts, shame on Gene Simmons for treating this like a beauty pageant. Never have him on the show again. ALWAYS. He ruined it. #gross,” wrote one user on X.

Shannon Tweed is 67 years old. Photo: @shannonleetweedsimmons/Instagram
Shannon Tweed is 67 years old. Photo: @shannonleetweedsimmons/Instagram

Simmons has been in a long-term relationship with his wife, Shannon Tweed. In an interview with The Guardian in 2023, he said he would “never leave (even his wife) if Shannon fooled around like I did.”

Shannon Tweed with her dogs Chicken and Waffles. Photo: @shannonleetweedsimmons/Instagram
Shannon Tweed with her dogs Chicken and Waffles. Photo: @shannonleetweedsimmons/Instagram

Here's what we know about the 67-year-old:

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