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Adam Rippon slays ‘Sissy That Walk’ performance on ‘DWTS’

The Olympic figure skater earned one of the night’s highest score

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Jenna Johnson and Adam Rippon dancing to ‘Sissy That Walk’ on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ (Screenshot via YouTube)

Adam Rippon and his dance pro partner Jenna Johnson skyrocketed to the top of the leaderboard with their cha cha performance of “Sissy That Walk” by RuPaul.

Johnson’s choreography included voguing and plenty of posing woven into a classic cha ha.

“You were born to do this show,” judge Carrie Ann Inaba told the Olympic figure skater. “That was fantastic, so polished, so precise. Well done.”

The pair earned an 8 out of 10 score from Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli . They tied with Redskins cornerback Josh Norman and his dance pro Sharna Burgess for the highest score of the night.

Rippon’s dance caught the attention of Twitter including fellow Olympian and friend Gus Kenworthy and RuPaul himself.

“Dancing with the Stars” airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride

LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.

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A scene from the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Walk and 5K to End HIV

Whitman-Walker Health holds 40th annual event

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A scene from the 2026 Walk and 5K to End HIV on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception

LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals

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Rayceen Pendarvis was the emcee at the Wanda Alston Foundation 2026 Fall Reception. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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