Amber Glenn on Staying True to Herself While Chasing the Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball

Amber Glenn, the first out queer woman to win a U.S. figure skating title in 2024 and an Olympic gold medalist earlier this year, is competing for the Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball Trophy. In week six of the dance competition show, she discussed her viral week 2 tango inspired by the gay hockey romance Heated Rivalry and the "scary" threats she received for supporting LGBTQ+ rights at the 2026 Winter Olympics.