Stephen Nedoroscik shares sweet message for Laurie Hernandez after receiving 'Dancing with the Stars' survival kit from former Olympic gold medalist

American artistic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik extended his sincere gratitude to his compatriot and the former Olympic champion Laurie Hernandez for sending him a grooming kit at the Dancing with the Stars stage.

Before his appearance at the Dancing with the Stars, the 25-year-old represented the United States at the Paris Olympics and earned two prestigious medals. First, he contributed to America's all-around victory, where they scored 257.793 to win the bronze medal, marking the first time the US medaled in the event in 16 years. Following that, Nedoroscik impressed the gymnastics community with his pommel horse skills in the individual event, winning the bronze medal with a score of 15.300.

After the Paris Games, Nedoroscik embarked on a fresh journey by joining Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars. He was partnered with Rylee Arnoldd and was the first contestant announced for the season

In a recent Instagram story, Nedoroscik expressed his gratitude to former two-time Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez. Hernandez sent him a kit containing Olay skincare products and a Superman plush toy.

"HUGE shoutout to @lauriehernandez!!! your DWTS survival kit is so much appreciated," he wrote in the caption

"my body hurts so much," he added.

(Stephen Nedoroscik's Instagram Story)

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"Brought the entire house" - Stephen Nedoroscik on receiving support from his girlfriend and loved ones at Dancing with the Stars

Stephen Nedoroscik and his girlfriend at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards (Image via Getty)

In a recent interview with People, Stephen Nedoroscik expressed his gratitude to his girlfriend Tess McCracken, who supported him throughout his journey at the Paris Olympics and is now cheering for him at the celebrity dance competition alongside their pet kitty.

"My girlfriend is staying out here in L.A. with me," he said. "We have our kitty as well, so it's like we brought the entire house with us and she's just overwhelmingly supportive. I'm really appreciative of her."

When not rehearsing for Dancing with the Stars, Nedoroscik, his girlfriend, and his partner Rylee Arnold enjoy spending time together. One of their favorite activities is playing game nights, with Uno being a particular favorite.

"Oh yes, we do game nights," she said. "Tess is the best. We get along so well too, so it's so fun. I crush him in every game, we enjoy so many fun game nights together and I drive up to the studio every day and it's just been so fun getting to know Stephen."

Talking about Arnold, the gymnastics star said that she is the best dancing coach ever.