The grand spectacle has finally come to an end. With the 33rd Olympic Games concluded, athletes and sports stars are now looking forward to a much-needed break to recover from the grueling responsibility they undertook in the French capital. Unsurprisingly, many stars have plans on how to spend their off days away from their profession, and gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik is no different.

The 25-year-old Penn State alum, who won bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is currently riding high on Cloud 9. However, a change of scene was in order, and Nedoroscik knows exactly what to do to keep himself occupied until he returns to his favorite gymnastics apparatus.

Stephen Nedoroscik could be the next dance champion the USA deserves

Appearing for an interview with Access Hollywood, the pommel horse specialist talked about how the coming days could see him exploring a new career option. In the YouTube video, Nedoroscik said how he’s looking to walk a different path than the one we’re used to seeing him on. While most gymnasts and fans were eagerly anticipating Stephen’s impressive performances at the upcoming Gold Over America Tour, it seems he has been dropped from the event’s roster. However, the Pan American Games gold medalist might have another exciting opportunity on the horizon.

“One of my biggest insecurities is dancing personally, right? but I’m always the type of guy that pushes boundaries. like even just competing at the Olympics…it’s a very uncomfortable environment and I’ve gotten comfortable being uncomfortable so definitely not out of the question,” said Nedoroscik in the interview, hinting that Dancing With The Stars could be his next big step.

“The thing about gymnastics is we are grinding our bodies for years and years, and it’s very rare that we get any rest time really,” said Stephen claiming he would be taking a month away from gymnastics, and testing the waters in dancing. In a recent post on X, Stephen’s Instagram story was shared, showing him leaving his hometown of Sarasota for New York. This has fueled speculation that the gymnast might be joining the popular dance show. If this turns out to be true, he wouldn’t be the first gymnastics star to find his groove on Dancing with the Stars.

A page from Suni Lee’s book

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Auburn Tigers star Suni Lee was one of the biggest names to appear in the 30th edition of Dancing With The Stars, and Stephen could follow suit soon. Using the fluid agility she acquired from her career as an elite gymnast, Lee captivated fans and proved she was far from having two left feet. Her seamless dance routines with partner Sasha Farber left viewers in awe, convincing many that, had gymnastics not been her path, dancing could have easily been a profession for her. After placing fifth that year in DWTS, Suni said, “I feel like I finally found myself, and I’m more confident in myself…I feel like I’m more open now, and that was the main goal to come on this show. Obviously, winning was there, but I feel like I love myself more than ever and that is a really important thing.”

The upcoming Gold Over America Tour promises to showcase some of the country’s greatest stars, including Simone Biles. Many fans were eagerly anticipating seeing Stephen shine once again at the September event. While his participation now seems unlikely, the gymnast might make up for it with a sensational performance in a new role. What are your thoughts? Drop a comment below!