Dancing With the StarsOlympian Stephen Nedoroscik gets back on pommel horse on
Published on December 13, 2025 EDT

Pommel horse guy is back!

Stephen Nedoroscik first won hearts this summer with his focus, his Clark Kent glasses, and his outstanding pommel horse routine at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He parlayed his new popularity into a spot on this season of Dancing With the Stars — and on Tuesday night's "Dedication Night" episode of the dance competition, he taught the audience what it means to get back on the horse. Literally.

Nedoroscik kicked off his Argentine Tango with pro partner Rylee Arnold with a stint on the pommel horse. From there, he dismounted and went into a dance to "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes that earned the duo their highest score yet, beating last week's score of 32 by one point with a total of 33. Derek Hough gave the pair their first nine from the judges this season.

Not only did the dance give Nedoroscik the opportunity to show off his bronze medal-winning moves, he also dedicated the routine to men's gymnastics and his Olympic team. "Men's gymnastics gave me a family at Penn State and funneled me into the Olympics," Nedoroscik said in the rehearsal video package.

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"Recently, the NCAA has been cutting men’s gymnastics, and it could go away," he continued. "Men’s gymnastics made me the man I am today. I want to be able to pour my heart out in this performance for my sport."

By literally bringing his sport into the ballroom, Nedoroscik did just that. He is only the fourth American man to win a medal in his event since World War II.

He was the first member of the season 33 cast of DWTS cast to be announced and has remained a fan favorite. Since the start of the competition, Nedoroscik and Arnold have not earned a score lower than a seven.

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Dancing With the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+.

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