Adam Rippon confirms retirement from figure skating

Thoughts and prayers.........................

And now what?

More time to top.

More time for mirror gazing.

Let's be honest, he had peaked in skating and it was only downhill from here. Best wishes for his future endeavors.

[quote]And now what?

D-list cameos on reality tv, more narcissistic Instagram posts, and probably some choreography work to pay the bills.

And eventually Dancing with the Stars.

He already did that and won, R7.

Fucking annoying second rate athlete attention whore - please go away.

Is he still with his BF?

[quote]Is he still with his BF?

I think so

He was never even a top-tier skater. He just has a big mouth. As I said before - I've never seen an Olympic athlete get so much media attention off a group bronze medal. There's a strange disconnect between prestige and actual achievement with this annoying twinky.

Pornography would be a good next career move for him. What better profession for a massive attention whore like him?

Trans time.

Adam is in Finland.

Visiting his boyfriend's homeland?

He's probably going to become a gay male socialite. Hanging out with that other former figure skater. The one who was fighting with his ex about fabrage eggs.

E! Will probably give him a reality show. Or make him a red carpet correspondent during awards season. Who knows. Maybe Andy Cohen will give him a show on bravo.

Although he may have been embraced by some portion of both the straight and gay communities as some kind of gay representative or ambassador, Adam Rippon does not represent me. He's a prick.

America.

Are there any more photos of his top?

R19, here's one:

Attention whore. What about me?

Adam posted another new pic from Helsinki:

He's remodeling his boyfriends's apartment in Helsinki.

Why would Sally Field want to hook him up with her handsome son, Sam?

The son was into him R24

This is why they hate us.

[quote]Why would Sally Field want to hook him up with her handsome son, Sam?

Because she thought it would give her free virtue points without actually costing her anything.

Adam should always be clean shaven. Twinks look weird being scruffy.

This is not a surprise. He's 29 years old and never could master a quad. He had a respectable career, but he wasn't going to end up on any world podiums at this point. He's more of a media personality than anything. Will he end up commentating on Universal Sports with his BFF Ashley Wagner?

Christmas photo with the boyfriend:

Adam has been pretty much a genius at self-promotion. Who else has built up a career and notoriety based solely on a bronze medal? In today's cult of celebrity, he, not unlike the Kardashians, has played the game brilliantly.

I'm not sure R31. He burned through all the "Extend 15 minutes of fame" tricks within a year. You're supposed to become at least slightly irrelevant before you do Dancing with the Stars. What's he gonna do a year from now?

R31, and it wasn't even an individual bronze medal -- it was a team bronze.

At least some of us have a real bronze medal.

[quote]Rippon summarized his career in a note to his younger self

How exhausting.

Where is his BFF Gus KEntworthy?

[quote] Rippon summarized his career in a note to his younger self

A note to herself?

How extra

R32,ask anyone who is not a skating fanatic, who skated in the last Olympics and chances are the answer will be Adam Rippon. The reason is that he hit the cult of celebrity and got himself in front of the cameras whenever he could. Bigger things are ahead if he plays his cards right.

He was very clever at taking the “I’m an openly gay skater” thing to celebrity-don.

He’s trying acting, like a small role on Will & Grace

The point R37 is there are certain tricks celebrities can use when they're not "IT" anymore. Adam is using them all before his fame even dimmed. When the spotlight moves on, what's he gonna do for headlines? Fame is a marathon, not a sprint

For all of you annoying bitches going on about what a mediocre skater he is, and how he "only" won a bronze, and it was a team medal at that (!)--uh, hello, did you not realize that he won the U.S. championship in January 2016? THE U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP--i.e., he was ranked the #1 male skater in the entire U.S. There are 120,000,000+ adult men in the U.S. and Adam Rippon's performances at the national finals earned him the title of being the BEST SKATER of the one hundred twenty million men in our country. That is no small achievement. All you petty dimwits out there who can't/won't acknowledge how rarified his talent and achievements are best described as delusional asswipes. When YOU reach the pinnacle of your respective careers in the United States, do get back to us with a full report.

For the last three years of his career he was ranked 9th, 6th and 10th in the world. So it's not an olympic/world medal but it's still pretty darn good, especially at his age. Most skaters would kill to have a career like his.

[quote]The reason is that he hit the cult of celebrity and got himself in front of the cameras whenever he could. Bigger things are ahead if he plays his cards right.

I agree that Adam did a good job getting a lot of publicity and offers after the Olympics, but I think his 15 minutes of fame are at risk of running out.

I don't see this being a case of 15 minutes anymore. He hasn't faded away yet, he's still doing stuff and will be in the future. People were saying he should have retired in 2014 when he didn't make the olympic team, but he persevered and got what he wanted. He's great at tricking himself and others into getting what he wants, so I wouldn't underestimate him.

Fucking drama queen.

Whatever happened to all those Faberge eggs anyway?

He is going to quickly befriend Andy Cohen and will attempt to develop his social-climbing ways into some sort of TV career.

Porn is also a possibility.

ADAM! I mean, R40, please calm down! Mary!!!

He's obnoxious and vapid. He is not headed for "bigger things" unless he ends up going into porn.

So what, he was US champion. That doesn't qualify him to be a TV star. Evan Lysacek was an actual Olympic champion, and where is he now? His voice is too annoying to be a commentator, and one Johnny Weir is enough.

I'll bet this ass gets a lot of hard fucking from the BF.

[quote]Evan Lysacek was an actual Olympic champion, and where is he now?

He's too busy pounding lots of HOT PUSSY, brah.

The only pussy Evan L. has ever touched was his mother's when he fell out of it...

[quote]He was very clever at taking the “I’m an openly gay skater” thing to celebrity-don.

How come Eric Radford didn't get as much attention as Adam?

Eric is openly gay too, and unlike Adam, is a World Champion and won a competitive bronze medal with his partner, not just a team medal.

r40 = shrieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekk!!!

[quote]How come Eric Radford didn't get as much attention as Adam?

He's not American??

Why would plain boring Eric be more famous than Adam Rippon ?? Eric won't even commit to move to West Hollywood. Pathetic. Call us when his sex tape leaks....

Eric also isn't a famewhore. Adam has a Kardashian level of thirst. He makes Gus Kenworthy look private

I have nothing against Adam, but I'll take Eric.

6 feet 2 of hotness.

Here he is in Calvin Klein briefs:

Where are Eric dick pics. You're a nobody unless you have something to sell.

New video of Adam dispensing holiday advice:

[quote]Porn is also a possibility.

I'm picturing a skating theme, mid-air in a rink

Adam is too old to be a Helix twink, so which porn company would he work for?

In a better world, a world of my youth, he'd be just one of the cast of Disney on Ice. In a crowd scene.

I never minded Adam's thirst. I don't see how he has harmed anyone nor been a bitch in general. Also, I am old enough to find him young and attractive and basically I'd be so lucky to lick his ass.

I’d fuck the thirsty little queen.

[quote]I don't see how he has harmed anyone nor been a bitch in general.

I admire him for being a positive role model for gay youth at the Olympics.

But I think what some people find annoying is that he a a stereotypical gay and that he's always spouting off with fashion advice, etc.

[quote]Why would plain boring Eric be more famous than Adam Rippon ?? Eric won't even commit to move to West Hollywood. Pathetic.

Good for Radford for not being a gay cliche'. He'd have been pathetic if he HAD moved to West Hollywood.

Eric Radford & Luis Fenero:

They're getting married in Summer 2019:

New video of Adam skating to Lady Gaga:

let us pray his active, much adored and used anus is still in active service..

Adam with Matt Bomer:

[quote]Good for Radford for not being a gay cliche'. He'd have been pathetic if he HAD moved to West Hollywood

Then don't fucking complain that we don't talk about him. Why should the gays be interested in talking about Radford if there is nothing to talk about. Is he making a film? A tv show ...anything?

I thought so bitch.

R70, I'm not the one who you're responding to, but I think the point is that Adam can be a bit of a media whore at times.

Meanwhile, Eric has done just as much for gay visibility as Adam, and is actually a more successful athlete with more World & Olympic medals to his name.

And he posts lots of hot gay photos on IG:

He should have waved that pride flag where it matter, at the Olympics.

R71. I get what you as saying, but he is not putting himself out there to even say he is campaigning for gay rights.

Gus and Adam were unapologetic about their gayness and that turned heads. They rightfully got the ink and press.

R72, Eric has been out for several years, well before the Olympics.

Eric came out in late 2014.

Adam came out in late 2015.

So Eric was first.

Not that it has to be a competition -- we can support both.

Adam was with Governor Cuomo yesterday for the signing of the bill to ban Conversion Therapy in New York:

Adam meets Cher!

Nellie, but ide love to sum on his big ass lips too

Adam's boyfriend is a big Finnish top.

I dislike his Nivea commercials.

New photo of Adam with his Finnish top:

New pic of shirtless Adam:

R80, our beloved Adam is starting to drink beer! His Finn is fattening him up!

Is he gonna try and take Johnny Weirs shtick?

So what's he up to, and how is he making a living? He and Ashley showed up at nationals, but only Ashley was doing commentary work. I assume the DSW stuff was temporary.

Well, he's still skating in some shows, he appeared on Will & Grace, and did a t.v. commercial.

So I guess he's doing a bit of this and a bit of that.

New photo of Adam fattening up:

Adam wants us to join him on a Celebrity Pride Cruise!

He should have never have been put on the Olympic team. That spot belonged to Ross Miner.

Adam couldn't even do quads. Hell, 12 year old Russian girls can do several in a program.

Poor Adam.

Adam seems to be really sad that people at DL feel bad for him.

I’m sure he is going to bed crying knowing DL has a hard on for Ross’ luscious buns.

Adam must be standing on a box.

I know no sport is as early in retirement as women's gymnastics, but why do so many figure skaters retire after like ~10 years of skating? Is it hard on the knees? Do they get a lot of muscle tears?

What a pretentious photo.

I love the photo.

The bf is actually much taller than Adam.

I want to fuck him, even though he looks like he'd make fun of me.

The size difference between Adam & his man, and the obvious top/bottom dichotomy is similar to that of Garrett & Blake.

New pic of Adam & his top:

I think Adam is the top.

How wonderful that he has more time to spend on Grindr

Has he ever been found on there, R99?

Adam is pretentious and fame whorish. Johnny Weir’s heiress apparent.

Adam will be on Good Morning America tomorrow with the Queer Eye guys:

Adam's ass is delicious.

R103 he's running through all the bags of tricks to stay relevant

Wow he does need some serious Finish meat to fill that bootie. Otherwise it's hotdog/hallway.

Are all the other athletes such as Serena Williams and Julian Edelman who've done ESPN's Body Issue also just trying to stay relevant?

R106 if they do Dancing With the Stars and every possible talk show 5 seconds after the Olympics...yes

Yeah, Chris Mazdzer is the same. He did DWTS right after the Olympics and he likes to take off his shirt in every situation... Too bad he wasn't deemed interesting enough to get all those interviews though.

New pic:

where is her escort ad, dying to get a crack at that fine ass of his

I can only tolerate him as long as he doesn't open his mouth.

she funny, I enjoy her on talk shows,

wish she wore a jock strap on em

At GLAAD Media awards

How embarrassing.

Huh? who's the white haired guy? Adam looks like a Charlie McCarthy puppet doll next to him. Well I hope he gets a career as a choreographer if the talk show stuff doesn't work out.

Does he plump his lips? (The ones on his face.)

Adam has always had nice lips. I'm glad he got rid of the messy looking curls he used to have.

R115 that's his BF

His face is very pleasing to look at.

Adam should do like Zsa Zsa and just keep marrying and divorcing rich older men. What about Paris Hiltons brother for starts.

New pic with RuPaul:

Adam posted a photo from 2004 when he was a twink:

R122 what do you mean "was"?

[quote]coming out in October 2015,

Was he ever in?

He is a player! His time is up...

R123, Adam will be 30 in a few months.

Isn't that a bit old to still be considered a twink?

I've seen him in person (one yard away). Trust me, he is no twink. Paul Poirier. Twink.

R127, give details on Paul Poirier, please.

I think he's so cute:

Paul a twink? I thought a twink had to be a skinny teenage-looking (or wannabe teen looking), overly coifed young man. Anyway, what do people think about Adam's latest appearances on shows?

R127, do you know if Paul Poirier has a boyfriend?

Which lucky guy is getting Paul's ass?

R130 Not everyone is a flaming bottom like yourself.

Geez, when is this thirsty leathery little queen going away?

What, R131?

New pic of Adam with his top:

Adam in San Francisco today: