NEW YORK — Stephen Nedoroscik, popularly known as “Pommel Horse Guy” on the internet, will compete in the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.”
The casting was revealed during Thursday’s ABC program “Good Morning America.” Nedoroscik is the season’s first celebrity contender, and the show will broadcast on ABC and Disney+ on September 17. According to “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts, he is also the first male gymnast to compete.
“I want to bring some of that gymnastics, maybe a backflip or a handstand,” Nedoroscik remarked during the morning program. “I want to have fun with it.”
‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik Will Join ‘Dancing With The Stars’
The 25-year-old won two bronze medals in Paris, helping the American men’s team win its first Olympic medal in 16 years and finishing third in his solo event. He became a worldwide sensation because of memes of his pre-competition preparation — no, he was not asleep — and his Superman-like makeover before hitting the floor (he removes his glasses like Clark Kent).
“The memes are hilarious, and I’m loving them all,” the Penn State engineering graduate told The Associated Press from Paris.
“Dancing With the Stars” will air its 33rd season. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough co-host, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough serve as judges. According to an ABC announcement, the rest of the celebrity cast will be disclosed at a later date.
‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik Will Join ‘Dancing With The Stars’
What about the famous glasses that have become synonymous with Nedoroscik’s style?
“I may have fun with it. “I’m afraid they’ll fly away,” Nedoroscik, who has coloboma, told the hosts. “Perhaps we might use a gimmick to keep them on? Maybe a new set of spectacles that fit the theme?”
SOURCE | AP
