Whenever trouble strikes, mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent ditches his glasses, takes a deep breath, and transforms into Superman. In the same way, Stephen Nedoroscik—glasses on, deep breathing before a competition—ditches his cool, calm demeanor to deliver thrilling performances on the pommel horse. The ‘Clark Kent of gymnastics‘ went from winning bronze at the Paris Olympics to dazzling on Dancing with the Stars, where his charm and moves quickly made him a fan favorite. But on Wednesday, Stephen returned to familiar territory, showcasing another undercover talent!

The double Olympic bronze medalist was invited to the Sports Travel Awards, where he faced off against professional Rubik’s cube solver Dylan Sadiq. And guess what? Stephen solved the cube before Dylan, and the crowd went wild. After the win, he took to X to shout out Dylan, writing, “So cool meeting this legend!!” Dylan is famous for creating artwork using Rubik’s cubes, and of course, he made one of Stephen—who definitely appreciated it more than most. Why?

Because Stephen’s love for the cube runs deep. Before his pommel horse final in Paris, he wasn’t scrolling through his phone or stressing out; nope, he was busy solving Rubik’s cubes. “I probably solved it about 100 times, maybe even more than that,” he admitted. For Stephen, it’s not just a fun hobby—it’s a way to stay in the moment and calm his nerves before big competitions. So, that hidden Rubik’s cube talent? Yeah, it’s not so hidden anymore!

He had previously shown his Rubik’s Cube skills when he was invited to the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. There, Stephen Nedoroscik finished the puzzle in just 15.42 seconds as he swiftly arranged the colors in their right places and then pumped his fists in the air with pride. His exploits with the Rubik’s cube became so popular that his first DWTS performance also had a cube theme to it.

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold made their Dancing with the Stars debut with a bang, performing a jive number to Queen’s classic hit “Don’t Stop Me Now.” Their routine was packed with high energy and passion, quickly earning them fan-favorite status. But the real magic? The Rubik’s Cube theme! The LED screen and floor lit up with images of Rubik’s cubes, while a giant cube hung above the center stage—an epic nod to Stephen’s secret-solving skills. And there was another fun moment!

Stephen Nedoroscik winked at the camera and tossed aside his glasses, channeling his inner Clark Kent yet again. While Stephen and Rylee’s first DWTS performance won hearts, their second act also took things up a notch!

Stephen Nedoroscik’s brilliant second DWTS performance

Rylee Arnold commented on the change of style in the second performance from the first. He said, “Last week, Stephen did a jive, which was upbeat and happy. Paso doble is a complete switch. He has to be intense, bold, and strong.” Thus, she had to prepare Stephen Nedoroscik to portray a completely different emotion. Safe to say, Stephen absolutely delivered.

The duo came out on a Superman-themed orchestra background, again referencing Clark Kent, before completely diving into the ‘Paso doble’ dance form. Despite being new to the form, Stephen demonstrated incredible moves and earned the judge’s and fan’s appreciation. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba said. “The likability factor in your routine is so amazing, and it’s because you do everything full out.”

Bruno Tonioli reiterated his first-week judgment, saying that he loved that Stephen combined his energy with entertainment. In the end, the duo got 22 points with two 7s and one 8. This made them safe from elimination, and their combined score for both nights was 43. Thus, fans can expect another epic dance performance from Stephen Nedoroscik, who looks to show that he is not just there to compete but to win!