Arts & Entertainment

Adam Rippon wins ‘Dancing with the Stars: Athletes’

The 28-year-old is the first male figure skater to secure the Mirror Ball

Published

8 years ago

May 22, 2018

Mariah Cooper

Jenna Johnson and Adam Rippon on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ (Screenshot via YouTube)

Adam Rippon and his dancing partner Jenna Johnson were crowned the winners of “Dancing with the Stars: Athletes.”

The 28-year-old is the first male figure skater to receive the title.

Former Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding and her partner Sasha Farber tied with Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman and his partner Sharna Burgess for second place.

Johnson and Rippon wrapped up the season with a jazz dance routine to “Anything You Can Do” which earned them a perfect score of 30 from the judges.

The last round was the freestyle dance which had Johnson and Rippon dancing to “Scooby Doo Pa Pa” by DJ Kass. The judges weren’t as pleased with the performance earning the dance partners a score of 26.

However, Johnson and Rippon still secured the coveted Mirror Ball.

Even though the show is over, Rippon and Johnson say they will be “forever friends.”

“May the record show, Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson’s names are forever engraved, well-printed,” Rippon told Entertainment Tonight. “This has been such an incredible experience, just pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and more than that, getting to meet somebody who I’m gonna be friends with for the rest of my life. It’s just been such an incredible experience.”

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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22 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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24 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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24 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.