Participation in 'Dancing With The Stars' For Political Aide Sean Spicer Invites Backlash

What happens when a man from politics enters the world of entertainment? Simple, backlash. The thought of having a political aide coming on a dance reality show, wearing a bright green flashy shirt and dancing to the tunes is sure to invite some flak from people and that is exactly what happened.

Former White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer is a part of the dance reality show, Dancing With The Stars and as his first performance aired, an immense backlash followed.

"I've been living this for a while. I expect it. We are where we are as a country," he told THR *The Hollywood Reporter.

His decision to participate in the show, he explained in the pre-performance interview clip that aired before his salsa to the Spice Girls, was borne out of a desire to "enjoy" himself following his exit from the Trump administration.

"If people can tune in tonight and say, 'Look at this diverse cast. They're rooting for each other. They're having a blast with each other.' And we can, for two hours, put every policy and politics aside, root for different people, have fun, relax, then that's what we should do more of," he said. "And that's why this show is such a great opportunity for people to tune in and see something that gives them a reprieve from everything else they see in their daily lives."

Even if people can forget the current political turmoil for two hours while they're watching the show, THR pointed out, after it ends they're still faced with the ramifications of the policies set by Spicer's former employer.

"Sure, absolutely. And that's why we have elections," Spicer said. "And so if you don't like them, go vote for someone new. If you do like them — but that's why we have the greatest democracy and country in the world. So if people don't like policies, go out and vote, organize, do what you want. But that's what makes our country great."

"I felt extra pressure because I was wearing a lime-green shirt with white pants and playing bongos to the Spice Girls. [The backlash is] nothing compared to what happened tonight. I mean, I can take a couple of tweets. This, people, are watching." he added.