Adam Rippon Talks 'DWTS: Athletes' Win: 'I'm Not Afraid to Be Different or a Little Weird'

Adam reveals how he felt winning "DWTS: Athletes" and says he wanted to "win so badly" for pro-partner, Jenna Johnson

By People Staff
Published on May 22, 2018 03:00PM EDT

Adam reveals how he felt winning “DWTS: Athletes” and says he wanted to “win so badly” for pro-partner, Jenna Johnson

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