Stephen Nedoroscik can backflip through pressure, spin through pommel chaos, and cha-cha his way into America’s heart—but he’s not done surprising us yet. The Olympic bronze medalist and Dancing with the Stars fan favorite just gave fans a dose of nostalgia with a throwback clip for International Dance Day. He shared one of his favorite dances with partner Rylee Arnold from DWTS Season 33, captioning it, “Had to post my favorite dance for international dance day !!! Now that I’m a retired dancer watching this dance hits different .” Fans were loving it, and everything seemed picture-perfect—until things suddenly weren’t.
Just hours later, Stephen returned with a surprising and somewhat frustrating update. No, it wasn’t the video with Rylee—it was another story he had posted that ended up getting flagged and blocked in nine territories. He took to Instagram and shared that his video got “auto flagged” due to copyright violations and was blocked in nine territories because it contained both video and audio content owned by Disney Enterprises, Inc.
The video was uploaded on April 29, 2025, and a dispute had already been submitted—despite this, Stephen Nedoroscik added a light-hearted note saying, “happy international dance day tho!!” with a sad face emoticon to express his mixed feelings about the situation. He didn’t say exactly what the second video was. Disney was listed as one of the parties behind the dispute. That’s right—the same Disney that owns DWTS. So, even though it wasn’t the Rylee dance that got flagged, it seems another clip related to his DWTS journey tripped Instagram’s overzealous content filter.
Stephen Nedoroscik didn’t go into full details, but it’s easy to guess what happened. Instagram’s automated copyright system likely detected music or footage owned by Disney and pulled the post, whether it was fair or not. These systems aren’t exactly known for being nuanced, even when it’s the actual performer sharing the content. Let’s be real—this is just another plot twist in Stephen’s wild and wonderful journey. From overcoming vision challenges to winning a world title on pommel horse, from earning Olympic bronze to making it to the final four on DWTS, and then co-hosting Season 34, and now choosing a new profession.
Stephen Nedoroscik takes on PogChamps 6
Stephen Nedoroscik, the gymnast who wowed the world with his bronze on pommel horse at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is now stepping into an entirely new arena: the world of chess. No longer just perfecting his dismounts, Stephen is tackling the intense, strategic game of chess in PogChamps 6, the biggest online chess tournament.
Kicking off on April 29, 2025, this four-day event features a diverse mix of content creators, pro athletes, and chess lovers all vying for a $100,000 prize pool. Stephen, one of 12 participants, is training with the expert guidance of Swedish-Spanish Woman FIDE Master Anna Cramling, and his focus is clear—he’s here to play hard.
Chess may be a new challenge for Stephen Nedoroscik, but it’s one he’s fully prepared for. Known for his brilliant puzzle-solving skills, he’s an accomplished speedcuber, having solved a 3×3 Rubik’s Cube in 8.664 seconds and impressing audiences on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with his record-breaking time.
So, while his transition from Olympic gymnastics to competitive chess might seem unexpected, his sharp mind and competitive edge make him a formidable contender. With Anna’s coaching and his history of pushing limits, it’s clear Stephen is taking PogChamps 6 just as seriously as any athletic event. Can he bring the same level of mastery to the chessboard? Time will tell.
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