The Adam Rippon Good News Thread

[sk9tingfan]

For those of you who want to know what Adam has been up to, an update from US Figure Skating:

Celestial Orbit: Adam Rippon Finds Success in Entertainment Industry | U.S. Figure Skating

www.usfigureskating.org

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Does anyone know what Adam is doing for NBC for the Olympics? I haven't seen him on any broadcasts or online, but he sure is dressing sharp every day per his IG.

 

[Allskate]

Does anyone know what Adam is doing for NBC for the Olympics? I haven't seen him on any broadcasts or online, but he sure is dressing sharp every day per his IG.

On their last podcast, Sarah and Adam said that they were both working on the Olympics. Sarah was working as a producer on the gymnastics. Adam said he would be working in Connecticut and he still didn't know what he would be doing. I don't know if he's working on some commentary show and we just haven't seen it or if he is getting his feet wet and trying to learn something about production behind the scenes as some kind of assistant.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

On their last podcast, Sarah and Adam said that they were both working on the Olympics. Sarah was working as a producer on the gymnastics. Adam said he would be working in Connecticut and he still didn't know what he would be doing. I don't know if he's working on some commentary show and we just haven't seen it or if he is getting his feet wet and trying to learn something about production behind the scenes as some kind of assistant.

Yesterday on his IG he was getting his hair done at the studio and had on an official shirt so I assumed he’d be in front of a camera somewhere. But I haven’t seen anything on Peacock or elsewhere.

 

[Allskate]

Yesterday on his IG he was getting his hair done at the studio and had on an official shirt so I assumed he’d be in front of a camera somewhere. But I haven’t seen anything on Peacock or elsewhere.

Today he posted a photo of himself in a control room during the gymnastics. I haven't seen him in front of a camera yet. I hope we do.

 

[vgerdes]

For those of you who didn't see it:

Adam Rippon on long wait for Beijing figure skating medals

I thought his commentary was on point and insightful. And yes, he was looking mighty sharp. Well done.

 

[Sylvia]

Adam was on the cover of the June/July issue of SKATING magazine: https://www.usfigureskating.org/about/skating-magazine

His 2-page article by Lois Elfman can still be read online: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/791974542/10/
ETA - as well as on USFS' website - posted above back in early July:

For those of you who want to know what Adam has been up to, an update from US Figure Skating:

Celestial Orbit: Adam Rippon Finds Success in Entertainment Industry | U.S. Figure Skating

www.usfigureskating.org

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Adam has a new solo podcast - The Podcast by Adam Rippon. The description reads:

The Podcast by Adam Rippon is your front-row seat into the wonderfully unpredictable mind of Adam Rippon. Comedic, casual, and completely unfiltered - this weekly podcast is for everyone who is hot and funny.

I'm listening to the first episode and already laughing out loud.

 

[sk9tingfan]

For those of you who want to know what Adam has been up to, an update from US Figure Skating:

Celestial Orbit: Adam Rippon Finds Success in Entertainment Industry | U.S. Figure Skating

www.usfigureskating.org

Interesting to see the comments on his ability to cook back in 2023. His performance on the current Worst Cooks in America do not substantiate this. However, maybe he has deliberately not showin his cards and will peak later in the competition. He is way too competitive, given his propensity for winning reality competitions.

 

[beckab81]

Interesting to see the comments on his ability to cook back in 2023. His performance on the current Worst Cooks in America do not substantiate this. However, maybe he has deliberately not showin his cards and will peak later in the competition. He is way too competitive, given his propensity for winning reality competitions.

I don't think there's anything real in "reality" TV - I'm watching it, but it's clear that Adam & several others are putting on an act.

 

[Sylvia]

Adam finished 2nd to Corinne Olympios in Sunday's finale (13 photos with a few glimpses of London, England where the show was filmed last spring): https://www.instagram.com/p/DFtpVzyvOTA/

WORST COOKS IN AMERICA.. Believe me when I say that filming this show was some of the most fun I have ever had. I am Team Jeff for life (I love you, Jeff!!) I came into this experience not knowing how to hold a knife and I left it with amazing friends (who also didn’t know how to hold a knife and maybe still don’t) I love you guys SO MUCH. ALL HAIL OUR WINNER, QUEEN CORN ? ?

Adam's new solo podcast is also available via his YT channel - 2nd episode dropped today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Aj42B0l6I

 

[just tuned in]

I wrote fan mail to Adam when he was early in his career. I asked him what he liked to cook. He sent me a recipe for pesto with almonds. So, yeah, he knows how to cook.

 

[Sylvia]

Happy to see Adam on the ice again (he was in Lake Placid for 2025 Skate America last week): https://www.instagram.com/p/DRSNA64juFT/

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Adam has a new solo podcast - The Podcast by Adam Rippon. The description reads:

The Podcast by Adam Rippon is your front-row seat into the wonderfully unpredictable mind of Adam Rippon. Comedic, casual, and completely unfiltered - this weekly podcast is for everyone who is hot and funny.

I'm listening to the first episode and already laughing out loud.

His solo podcast has since been a renamed "Intrusive Thoughts" (as of his June 5, 2025 episode) - also available on his YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adamrippon/videos

Re-posting here from a TV Alerts thread on Oct. 31, 2025:

Adam is going to appear as a guest star on St. Denis Medical in Season 2. Episode date will be announced later. (And someone needs to let Variety know that Adam won an Olympic bronze medal, not gold lol)

‘St. Denis Medical’ Season 2 Casts Adam Rippon, Paul Scheer, Wayne Knight, Jessica Lowe, Jared Goldstein (EXCLUSIVE)

"St. Denis Medical" is continuing to add to its guest star roster for Season 2.

variety.com

At least NBC's Nov. 3rd article got it right - "Rippon, an Olympic Bronze medalist in figure skating, will play a patient who has to convince Bruce (Josh Lawson) that he's sick."

St. Denis Medical Adds Adam Rippon, Paul Scheer & a Seinfeld Alum as Guest Stars

St. Denis Medical opens its doors to Adam Rippon, Paul Scheer, and Seinfeld alum Wayne Knight in Season 2, airing Monday nights starting November 3.

www.nbc.com

 

[Sylvia]

Clips of Adam skating at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers in NYC after 2025 Skate America:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR5EWkXkmhR/ ("I'm still a good spinner!") & https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpsjeWDg5K/ (he can still do 3Lo & 3S)

Adam was a guest on Jonathan Van Ness' "Getting Better with JVN" podcast (Dec. 10, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL3Q3pfbiQs

This week, JVN is joined by Olympic Bronze Medalist - figure skater, author, and all-around icon ‪@adamrippon‬ to talk about career pivots, personal reinvention, and why stepping into a new chapter can be one of the most powerful moves you make.They’re talking all about growing up in the golden age of 90s and 2000s figure skating, deep dives on Oksana Baiul’s online persona, and straight men with a little flourish— plus Adam’s early predictions for the 2026 Winter Olympics.They also dig into what it means to prepare for a new phase of your career or life, navigating long-distance relationships, a cosmetic procedure kiki, and Adam’s new med-spa venture. And of course: how to know when it’s truly time to make the pivot — and what it looks like to do it with confidence.

30-second clip ("holding space for heroines named Michelle" [Kwan & Collins]): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGH83eEW3k/

ETA: JVN is such a huge figure skating fan that most of the episode ended up being mostly about skating!