The buzz from the Paris Olympics has calmed down, and now everyone’s all about Dancing with the Stars. The spotlight is on Stephen Nedoroscik, the “Clark Kent” of gymnastics, as he takes the floor with Rylee Arnold. After helping the U.S. men’s team finally break that 16-year medal drought—what a moment!—and scoring some individual wins, he’s now shining on reality TV. And that stylish look on the Emmys red carpet? Totally shows he’s ready for the spotlight!

As the first male gymnast chasing the Mirrorball Trophy, Stephen is already winning hearts. When he and Rylee hit the stage to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” it was pure energy! Their routine had everyone buzzing, turning the night into something really special. And now, it’s time for another awesome performance!

Stephen Nedoroscik and partner tease their next showstopper!

In a recent TikTok, Rylee Arnold gave everyone a fun sneak peek of their next dance performance, showing her and Stephen Nedoroscik getting their groove on to “Meet Me Halfway” by the Black Eyed Peas. Meanwhile, the official Dancing with the Stars Instagram story featured Stephen and Rylee taking over the account, spilling the beans that it’s Oscar night, and they’re gearing up to perform a Paso to a Superman-themed song!

Rylee playfully asked Stephen whether he liked Paso or Jive better (since they totally crushed the Jive in their last performance), and Stephen shared that he’s a bigger fan of the Jive but is really looking forward to the Paso too. The video even had a poll for fans, asking which dance style they prefer—Paso or Jive! It looks like Stephen is all fired up for the Paso and ready to nail this next performance. The “Clark Kent” of gymnastics is definitely stepping into his superhero moment! So how did his debut dazzle while performing the Jive? Let’s find out!

Stephen Nedoroscik takes center stage for his dance debut!

Stephen Nedoroscik had a solid start in his dance debut, even if he wasn’t nailing it right from the get-go. This self-proclaimed nerd, sporting an electrical engineering degree, joked that he was counting on his “mathematical brain” to remember the moves. His pro partner, Rylee Arnold, mentioned they were truly starting from scratch when it came to his dance experience. But she worked her magic, adding in some gymnastic flair—think kicks, flips, and splits—which he pulled off, even if his bubbly energy made things a bit wobbly at times.

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba called him “fun” and “entertaining,” but reminded him to point those toes! Derek Hough noticed a few technical bumps and a rushed start when the adrenaline kicked in, while Bruno Tonioli couldn’t help but rave about his “unstoppable explosion of energy.” Those critiques landed him three sevens, giving him a total of 21 out of 30, tying him for third place on the judges’ leaderboard—not too shabby for a first shot! But for now, it’s all about the Paso!