“Pommel Horse Guy” comes to the ballroom of Dancing with the Stars
Stephen Nedoroscik wins Olympic bronze and goes viral
The gymnast is still getting used to his new fame after taking the internet by storm.
Known as the “pommel horse guy,” Olympic favorite Stephen Nedoroscik from Paris will enter the ballroom of “Dancing with the Stars.”
ABC announced Thursday that gymnast Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist who became an internet sensation during the 2024 Paris Olympics, will join the dance competition show’s 33rd season.
Nedoroscik was the first celebrity confirmed to participate in season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars,” appearing on “Good Morning America” on Thursday to announce the news.
The gymnast won a bronze medal on the pommel horse at the Paris Olympics and also secured a bronze medal in the team final. He has been the subject of numerous internet memes, particularly after a moment where he looked like he was sleeping.
On “Good Morning America,” Nedoroscik explained that this was part of his effort to stay calm before the competition, and he hinted that viewers might see this strategy used again on “Dancing with the Stars.”
“That’s kind of what I do to calm myself down, so I’ll probably take that to the dance floor,” he said.
Nedoroscik also told GMA that he plans to bring gymnastic “flair” to the dance competition.
Who is competing in season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars”?
Nedoroscik is the only participant of the upcoming season who has already been announced.
When does the 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars” start?
Season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars” will premiere on September 17 on ABC and Disney+.
Who will host the 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars”?
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as co-hosts of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Who will judge the 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars”?
The judges will be Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
