'Pommel Horse Guy' Joins 'Dancing With the Stars'

US gymnast and internet sensation Stephen Nedoroscik's competition days aren't behind him. Nedoroscik, known as "Pommel Horse Guy," is set to appear in the new season of "Dancing With the Stars." His casting was announced on ABC's "Good Morning America," with the show's premiere scheduled for Sept. 17 on ABC and Disney+. Nedoroscik, the first male gymnast to join the show, expressed his excitement to bring gymnastics flair to the dance floor—"maybe a backflip or handstand," he said.

The 25-year-old gymnast captured two bronze medals in Paris, aiding the American men's team in securing their first Olympic medal in 16 years. Nedoroscik also finished third in his individual event. His relaxed demeanor and iconic glasses have made him a beloved internet persona. He humorously addressed the memes, saying, "I'm loving them all."

"Dancing With the Stars" returns for its 33rd season, co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. The full celebrity cast will be revealed at a later date. Nedoroscik, who has an eye condition called coloboma, amusingly pondered the fate of his glasses on the show, stating, "Maybe we could do a gadget, keep them on?" He remains enthusiastic about potentially incorporating new glasses to match each dance theme. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)