Adam Rippon is a man of many talents and he’s excited to show them off for you. It was just announced that he’ll be shifting from the ice skating rink to the ballroom for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars: Athletes.
The news comes during an exciting week for the Olympic figure skater. On Monday, he introduced his new boyfriend shirtlessly, bless his heart, sharing a hiking pic on Instagram. His new beau is the tatted up Finnish-born Jussi-Pekka Kajaala:
Adam later told People the pair he met on Tinder and that they’ve been “been talking for the past seven months” before they recently “started to hang out a little bit more.”
But they might have to hang out a little less, at least for a while, as Adam prepares for his Dancing with the Stars debut. He’ll need to practice extra hard since the competition will be fierce. Other competitors include fellow Olympic skater Tonya Harding (eek!) and snowboarder Jamie Anderson.
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In March, Rippon told Us Weekly that he thought doing DWTS would be fun, but he’d want a dance partner “who can keep up with my quick whips—whoever that woman may be.”
But Adam’s busy schedule doesn’t stop there. Because in addition to DWTS, he’s also appearing on the Stars On Ice national tour alongside fellow figure skaters Mirai Nagasu, Nathan Chen, and Bradie Tennell.
“Now that I’m even busier, I thought it was a better time [me and Jussi] to hang out,” he says.
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DCguy
Tayna Harding is also going to be on Dancing with the Stars. Adam better watch his knees.
Smith David
Nice! Lmaoooo…
Troyfight
…..aaahhh, laughed hard at that one, DC. ; )
wjtsht
OK I have to write this somewhere:
A) So much cuter when he had long, curly hair. Why does every gay dude in the US have to wear it high and tight? I get it. You’re fastidious. Does your hair cut have to be as well?
B) Clearly Adam is extremely clever and funny and handsome and that’s great. It was a gigantic breath of fresh air to hear an athlete be witty and take the piss out of TV journalism which has become (or maybe always was?) just the most painful, lowest common denominator. That said, I would love to read a think piece comparing Johnny Weir to Adam Rippon.
C) Here’s my beef: Does anyone not think he comes across as a level 10 narcissist, almost Asberger-y. Maybe that’s just his public persona, but he doesn’t ever seem to convey the slightest hint of human empathy. Most people have a natural inclination to engage with the people they’re talking to – look them in the eye, respond to their energy. It’s what we call “a rapport.” But with Adam it’s like every single morsel of human energy sent his way is just for him to spin into a punch line. Hello, look at this picture. The other guy might as well be photoshopped in.
Anyway, I find it odd that everyone views him as America’s sweetheart when nothing about his heart reads as particularly sweet. Not that people with Asberger’s aren’t loving people, but just from an entertainment point of view, creeps me out. But hey, what the hell do I know?!
bjm123
wjtsht:
To be honest with you, I don’t see where he’s all that hot. His body is scrawny for someone who works out all of the time. I don’t see where he’s clever or funny. He’s just a typical white, privileged gay guy to me. He’s not the trailblazer that Brian Boitano, Johnny Weir, and Rudy Galindo were and he certainly has not won the titles that those three has won.
I do think that he is a narcissist and manipulator as well. He has not acknowledged any real type of homage to the people that have come before him and I’m really getting tired of Queerty trying to force him on us. Also looking his picture of his boyfriend makes me wonder if this is staged but neither one of them are anything great or spectacular to look at! I don’t like this guy. I really don’t because he’s fake.
wjtsht
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but yeah, for me, nah dah. Longer hair, different story, ha.
That dude is just a publicity thing. On Ellen he said he would have a date with him and report back. I am sure Adam is punching at a way, way higher level. No offense to this gentlemans who is perfectly handsome, but not like, celebrity handsome.
I love Queerty! They are posting about him a lot cause it’s getting clicks! Clicks baby. Clicks!
bigrawtop
Adam, Pls don’t do “Dancing w/t Stars”. That show has a heterosexual only view; refusing to include same sex couplings. Don’t endorse their bias. Challenge them to give you a male partner. That would be so fabulous to see! I think you are great and will be very disappointed if you accept.
Donston
I actually agree that it is time you see a same-sex dancing couple. But ultimately, it’s a show (especially now) mostly viewed by the 35+, mid-west demographic. I certainly stopped even glancing at it years ago. However, I will tune in a couple times just to peep out Adam’s booty.
Terrycloth
Adam is 28 his boyfriend loiks 48