FLIPPING OUT DWTS’ first contestant revealed to be Stephen Nedoroscik as US Olympic gymnast tells GMA hosts he ‘can’t wait’

Fans have speculated over the line-up for season 33 for months

DWTS’ first contestant revealed to be Stephen Nedoroscik as US Olympic gymnast tells GMA hosts he ‘can’t wait’

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DANCING with The Stars has officially revealed the very first contestant to join the line-up of season 33.

Two-time Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik will compete on the hit dancing reality series, Good Morning America announced on Thursday.

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Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik has been revealed as the first contestant on DWTS season 33

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The announcement was made on Good Morning America on Thursday, August 22

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Stephen Nedoroscik won the men’s gymnastics team the bronze medal with a showstopping performance on the pommel horse

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Good Morning America previously teased the reveal when the show shared a picture of a man with an Olympic medal around his neck
Dubbed “pommel horse guy” by the internet, Stephen was part of the USA men’s gymnastics contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics and earned the nickname following a showstopping performance on the pommel horse.

Now ready to show off his dancing skills, Stephen is the first celebrity to be unmasked for DWTS’ upcoming season, which premieres next month.

“I’m hoping to bring some of that gymnastics,” the 25-year-old gymnast from Massachusetts told host Robin Roberts. “Maybe a backflip or handstand. I want to have fun with it.”

GMA previously teased the reveal when the show shared a picture of a man with an Olympic medal around his neck, covering his face with a mirror ball.

The photo was posted on X with the caption, “COMING UP: We’re flipping out over our first #DWTS contestant reveal for its newest season!”

Earlier this month, DWTS pro Daniella Karagach told The U.S. Sun the season 33 cast will “definitely” include a US Olympian.

“I think there will definitely be someone from the Olympics just because if you look at DWTS history, they usually do [include one],” the 31-year-old said.

“I don’t know who it would be. Oh my God, it’d be so funny if it was the guy with the glasses [Stephen Nedoroscik]. But I literally don’t know. I feel like it’s so unpredictable.”

When asked if he will dance with glasses, Stephen told GMA viewers, “I might have fun with it. I’m scared they [glasses] will fly off that’s the thing.

“Maybe we can do a gadget to keep them on. Maybe a new pair of glasses to match the theme!

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“I’m very excited!” he added.

Stephen also said he would employ some of the same practices he used to maintain his composure while competing at the Olympics on DWTS, including “breathing exercises and visualisation.”

“It’s kinda what I do just to calm myself down, so I will probably be bringing that to the dance floor,” Stephen continued.

The countdown to the season 33 premiere of DWTS has begun, with the ABC show returning to screens on September 17, 2024.

Star Struck

The last 10 winners of Dancing with the Stars, and their partners, are:

Season 22: Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd
Season 23: Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy
Season 24: Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater
Season 25: Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold
Season 26: Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson
Season 27: Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess
Season 28: Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten
Season 29: Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev
Season 30: Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach
Season 31: Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas
Season 32: Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy

As the countdown begins, fan speculation over who Stephen’s competitors will be has increased.

‘REALLY INTERESTED IN DWTS’

Some of the rumored contestants include Travis Kelce’s brother, retired NFL player Jason Kelce, Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos, and Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval.

A source for the Philadelphia Eagles legend told The U.S. Sun that Jason is “mulling” over an invite from DWTS, adding he “wants to show his dancing skills.”

“He looks forward to being on TV when the NFL season starts. But he also wants to do multiple things and loves TV shows,” said the insider.

“He been asked to appear on plenty of shows in the last few months, and he is really interested in being on some of them. Jason is sure to have fun on Dancing with The Stars and hopes it will work out in the coming season,” the source added.

Jason retired from the NFL earlier this year, before he was recruited to be and ESPN pundit on Monday Night Football.

His participation on DWTS will require a lot of juggling, the source said, adding, “He will have to figure out his schedule, but he’s enthusiastic.”

The full line-up for the ABC and Disney+ show is expected to be confirmed by the end of August.

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Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik poses with his Olympic gold medals during an interview on Tuesday, August 13, 2024Credit: Getty

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Bronze medalist Stephen Nedoroscik of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024Credit: Getty

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U.S. Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik poses for a photo at the USA House at Paris 2024 on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France