What could top last Tuesday’s Dancing with the Stars episode? It was “Dedication Night,” where stars paid tribute to causes close to their hearts. Enter Stephen Nedoroscik, using the spotlight to champion men’s gymnastics—a sport that’s feeling the pinch at the college level, despite Stephen and Team USA’s stellar showing at the Paris Olympics. But Stephen? He wasn’t about to let the struggle go unnoticed. Oh no, he brought his pommel horse finesse to the ballroom!
His seconds-long pommel routine during the Argentine tango was enough to wow the judges and deliver his message loud and clear. And the cherry on top? Stephen and his choreographer, Rylee Arnold, snagged their best score yet—33 out of 40. Boom! Talk about keeping Team Arnold Pommel alive in the race for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. So, what’s next? Oh, Stephen’s got plenty up his sleeve.
For starters, he and Rylee are already prepping for their next performance, with a Disney theme to boot. And just when you think the “Clark Kent of gymnastics” has shown all his cards, he’s got one more surprise: something extra special planned with his girlfriend, Tess McCracken.
Tess McCracken took to Instagram to give fans a peek at her and Stephen Nedoroscik’s recent downtime—away from the dance floor and their usual whirlwind of professional commitments. The couple made a pit stop at Good Mythical Morning, and Tess could hardly contain her excitement. Having Rhett James McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln “Link” Neal III in the mix turned the whole experience into a dream come true. Sharing his disbelief at sitting with the iconic comedy duo, Stephen Nedoroscik shared Tess’s post on his stories and penned, “I’d like to say I was composed but in fact I was just in shock.” Honestly, who wouldn’t be?!
After all, the chance to share bread with the Internetainers doesn’t come every day. Tess and Stephen met up and shared a meal with the entire Good Mythical Morning cast and crew on that unforgettable day, who played along, posed, and made jokes. Surely, the 25-year-old gymnast is enjoying the fruit of his success in the ballroom of DWTS! But is this a hint of a collaboration between him and the GMM? Well, nobody has said ‘no’ to that yet. But if the collaboration comes to life, that would be a bonus for the fans. But don’t worry—the two-time Olympic medalist has plenty of plans to keep his supporters entertained.
From Clark Kent to Hercules, Stephen Nedoroscik enjoys every avatar
The Dedication night has already entered the pages of ‘last night’. Now it’s time to welcome the upcoming one. And if you believe Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik, the next one wouldn’t be less grooving. According to the announcement, team Arnold Pommel will stomp its feet, posing as the cartoon character. However, Stephen has taken up the challenge of playing Hercules in the next dancing battle.
Furthermore, the plan is to present the age-old American dance form, Charleston, in a fresh wrap where the gymnast will act as the Greek superhero. But isn’t it too much to ask someone who battles with his limitations in his personal life? The Clark Kent of gymnastics doesn’t pay heed to such questions.
Instead of playing it safe, Stephen Nedoroscik decided to go with the flow. When his dance partner, Rylee Arnold, asked what fresh twist he had planned for their next performance, Stephen took a creative gamble. Forget the usual Hercules—a fearless warrior conquering the Ten Labors. Nope, this time, he’s diving into a different side of the legendary hero. He shared, “Hercules, he’s a funny guy, so I am going to try to bring some of that positivity to the dance. And also maybe hit some flexes.” Classic Stephen Nedoroscik—always taking bold chances! But hey, that’s how he rolls, living every moment to the fullest.
