Stephen Nedoroscik On Possibly Joining ‘Dancing With The Stars’

While fans know co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro will be returning to the show and judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will return to their seats at the judging panel, the cast has yet to be announced.

Another name has now joined the rumor list–none other than “pommel horse guy”: Stephen Nedoroscik.

Stephen Nedoroscik, known as the “pommel horse guy,” has taken the world by storm after his standout performance in the men’s gymnastics team finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Nedoroscik made history as only the second American man in four decades to snag a medal in the pommel horse event. The athlete, also known as Clark Kent thanks to his distinctive look with glasses—quickly captivated the internet.

“I’ve just been consistently on top of this world for the last week now,” Nedoroscik said at a news conference during the Olympics. “I literally had to go and turn off my notifications yesterday because I needed to lock in for this competition.”

“I’m glad that people are making memes of me. I think it’s so funny,” he added. “It’s almost surreal to finally wind down after a day of workout and go on TikTok and see someone made a meme of me.”

The internet has been shipping “Dancing With The Stars,” and Access Hollywood decided to go directly to the source.

“One of my biggest insecurities is dancing, personally,” he said. “But I’m always the type of guy that pushes boundaries.”

“Like, even competing at the Olympics–It’s a very uncomfortable environment, and I’ve gotten comfortable with being uncomfortable,” he continued. “So, definitely not out of the question.”

In addition to “pommel horse guy,” recently retired NFL player Jason Kelce, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is rumored to be competing for the Mirror Ball Trophy.

“DWTS” pro Jenna Johnson referred to the former center as her “dream partner” in an interview with People Magazine, saying, “He just retired. I think it’s the perfect thing. If his wife wants to do it with Val, we could definitely do that. I know that he has some kids, so we could bond over parenting and stuff.”

Olympian Ilona Maher is another name floating around to join the upcoming season. Her body positivity message has made her the top rugby player on Instagram. But here’s the thing—Ilona recently started following the “DWTS” Instagram account, leaving fans wondering–Could she be gearing up to hit the dance floor this fall?

Julianne Hough stepped in as co-host of the ABC competition show, replacing Tyra Banks.

“It is such an honor to rejoin ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as co-host. The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of,” Hough said last year. “The incredible team that brings the ballroom to life every night has been my family for the past 17 years. I am so excited to reunite with Alfonso, Carrie Ann, Bruno, Derek, the unbelievably talented pros, and the amazing cast on the dance floor.”

“The energy is magnetic every time you step foot into the ballroom, and I can’t wait to feel it again — and of course to share it all with the absolute best and most loyal fans — for another exciting season,” she continued.

In June 2023, Ribeiro expressed his enthusiasm for Julianne’s new role as host.

“Our chemistry, I think, is going to be fantastic. We’ve known each other for so long. She was a judge on my season,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “We’ve known each other through the years and our energy just feels so right. We sat and had lunch and two-and-a-half hours later, we’re going, ‘I guess we should go home and do stuff.’ And I think that that kind of chemistry and friendship is going to come through on the show to the audience.”

ABC will reveal the celebrity contestants for Season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars” at a later time.