Many people aspire to carve out a niche for themselves under the Hollywood spotlight, but few realize that dream. Ricky Schroder, who gained fame as a child actor, became a household name at a young age. However, recent images of him have raised concerns among fans.
Born on April 13, 1970, in Staten Island, New York, Ricky began his acting journey in the late 1970s with the film The Champ, a role that earned him a Golden Globe and opened doors to more opportunities. He became well-known for his role in the beloved sitcom Silver Spoons, which ran from 1982 to 1987, further solidifying his reputation as a talented young actor.
Throughout his career, Ricky has appeared in various popular shows, including NYPD Blue, Scrubs, and Strong Medicine. He also ventured into directing and producing, notably earning the Best Director Award at the San Diego International Film Festival for his 2004 project, Black Cloud.
Despite his professional success, Ricky faced challenges in his personal life. In 1992, he was arrested following allegations of domestic violence made by his girlfriend, Andrea Bernard. The couple later reconciled, married, and had four children: Holden, Luke, Cambrie, and Faith, but their marriage ended in 2016.
After the divorce, Ricky struggled with personal issues, including partying, and faced estrangement from his eldest daughter. He was arrested again for domestic violence, though the case was ultimately dismissed.
In recent years, Ricky has distanced himself from the public eye, opting to live on his farm. He occasionally connects with fans through social media, sharing glimpses of his life and home.
One recent video sparked considerable attention, with viewers commenting on his noticeable change in appearance. Clad in typical farmer attire, he reminisced about his youth and spoke about his uncle’s military influence while urging fans to stay vigilant against corruption in the federal system.
However, many comments focused less on his message and more on his looks, with some expressing concern over his “rough” appearance. “What happened to Ricky Schroder?” one viewer questioned, while others echoed similar sentiments.
Conversely, some fans defended him, attributing his rugged look to his hard work as a farmer. “He’s living an honest life”, one commenter praised. It’s heartening to see Ricky Schroder embrace life on his own terms.
DWTS fans blast Gene Simmons for ‘cringey’ comments: ‘worst guest judge’
Fans of Dancing with the Stars are expressing their shock over Gene Simmons using his position as a guest judge to “sexualize women.”
The 75-year-old KISS frontman, known for his larger-than-life stage presence and persona, joined the show to critique the contestants on Hair Metal Night as they danced to iconic rock anthems from the 1980s.
But audiences are now demanding the network “issue an apology” for “putting a creep on the show,” and for providing him a platform to voice his “cringe-worthy” and “sexist” comments.
On the Tuesday, October 9 episode of Dancing with the Stars, KISS rocker Gene Simmons raised quite a few eyebrows with his controversial guest appearance.
As part of the show’s Hair Metal Night, Simmons joined regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli to critique the celebrity dancers.
Despite the high energy of the nostalgia-filled performance set to hits like Cherry Pie and Rock You Like a Hurricane, Simmons’ sexually suggestive remarks overshadowed the night for many fans.
While his rock persona has long been associated with pushing boundaries, many felt his behavior wasn’t suited for the lighthearted nature of the competition series.
Throughout the episode, Simmons, 75, made several remarks that focused less on the dancing and more on the female dancer’s looks, which many viewers call “creepy.”
After former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola and Witney Carson hit the dance floor, “The Demon” said he couldn’t figure out who was more “hot hot hot.”
“Danny, I’m telling you, you’re right next to somebody – one of the most beautiful women on the planet. She makes you look good. Buddy, you gotta hit the gym. You gotta get in there,” added Simmons.
And then, referring to Emma Slater who was dancing with actor Reginald VelJohnson dancer, he said: “You’ve got a beautiful woman right beside you, who can twist it and turn it, and knows how to move it and, you know, all that.”
The rock legend also had words for VelJohnson. “I wanna tell you, as a guy that’s been on the stage for half a century around the world, I’m kind of a big deal, Reggie,” Simmons said. “It’s all in the attitude and you’ve got something in that beautiful face, they love you!”
Perhaps one of his cringiest remarks was directed to actor-singer Chandler Kinney. Explaining that her moves “fogged up” his glasses, Simmons removed his dark shades and said, “You moved me, not just with your gyrations and so on, but your beautiful face and how you were into the emotion of it – top to bottom.”
He did however offer one relevant opinion to Kinney when he praised her talents, noting that she has a “big future” ahead of her.
Social media quickly filled with backlash, with many expressing their discomfort and frustration. Some viewers even went as far as to call him the “worst guest judge” in the show’s 33-season run.
“I usually like Gene Simmons and think he’s funny. But that was not the case as a guest judge. Very inappropriate and just not helpful,” writes one cyber fan on the DWTS Facebook site.
A second shares, “It was uncomfortable for us watching, can’t even imagine how the women felt. And he wasn’t scoring dances, he was just giving out random numbers.”
Gene was a bust! His comments and feedback were inappropriate along with the scores.”
A third critic adds, “His comments on all the girls was cringe!”
Another user calls Simmons “vulgar” and says he’s “the worst judge ever
Meanwhile, other online citizens are calling out ABC and Disney+, suggesting the network and streaming service apologize to fans of DWTS.
“Y’all owe the biggest apology to your fanbase (which is primarily women) & the dancers for putting that creep on your show and allowing for him to sexualize them on live TV,” one netizen writes on Facebook.
A second pens, “They need to apologize for having Gene Simmons. It was cringe-worthy. His comments were sexist, and he was just awful.”
“But they had a felon on the show this season,” adds another user, who’s referring to Anna Delvey (Sorokin), the convicted fraudster who sparked a lot of controversy with her appearance on September 17, the first episode of the DWTS season.
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