Hold onto your sequins, folks! Olympic bronze medalist Stephen Nedoroscik is set to dazzle not just on the pommel horse but in the ballroom as well. Yes, you heard it right! Stephen will be competing on the much-loved show ‘Dancing with the Stars’ for its 33rd season.
Stephen Nedoroscik, the 25-year-old gymnastics prodigy from Worcester, Massachusetts, has his dancing shoes ready. The announcement was made with much fanfare on ‘Good Morning America.’
Many know him for his spectacular performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he clinched not one but two bronze medals as a pommel horse specialist. Can you believe his score propelled Team USA into third place? Talk about being a game-changer!
But wait, there’s more! Not only did he shine in the team event, but Stephen also made history in the individual competition, becoming the first American man in eight years to bring home a medal in the Olympic pommel horse event. Move over, folks; we’ve got an American legend in our midst.
Stephen isn’t planning to leave his gymnastics flair behind. ‘I want to bring some of that gymnastics — maybe a backflip or handstand. I want to have fun with it,’ he shared on ‘GMA.’ Can you imagine a pommel horse routine on the dance floor? This promises to be a season highlight!
Stephen’s fans have affectionately dubbed him ‘Clark Kent,’ thanks to his signature move of removing his glasses right before his routines, evoking Superman’s iconic transformation. Isn’t that just super?
He’s also been open about his eye condition, strabismus or crossed eyes, which may make for some interesting spectacles (pun intended) on the dance floor. When asked about dancing with glasses on, Stephen said, ‘I might have fun with it — I’m scared they’ll fly off … maybe we could do a gadget, keep them on. Maybe a new pair of glasses, match the theme, right?’ Talk about keeping things stylish!
Born for the spotlight, Stephen is more than ready to take the ballroom by storm. But did you know he’s not just muscles and moves? Before cementing his place in Olympic history, Stephen graduated from Penn State University with a degree in electrical engineering. Brains and brawn, what a combo!
Stephen has already won four U.S. pommel horse titles, tying the record for the most championships in U.S. history. This is a gymnast who knows how to win, both with grace and tenacity.
The stage is set for season 33 of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro. Expect the return of popular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. With such a vibrant cast, Stephen’s journey on the show is sure to be one for the books.
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The full cast will be revealed on ‘GMA’ on September 4. Mark your calendars because the new season premieres on Tuesday, September 17, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available on Hulu the following day. Seriously, who needs sleep?
So there you have it, folks. Stephen Nedoroscik is ready to switch out the chalk and pommel horse for glitter and ballroom shoes. Stay tuned; you won’t want to miss this thrilling journey from the gymnastics arena to the dance floor!
