Jordan Chiles finished third on Dancing with the Stars and 19 days later won the UCLA intrasquad premiere meet.
What happened?
Chiles competed on beam and floor at UCLA's meet, sticking both passes with full difficulty.
She helped her assigned intrasquad team to the win on December 14.
Why it matters for Jordan Chiles
The show helped Chiles embrace and expand her musicality, which is already evident in her beam choreography.
Chiles credits Dancing with the Stars with showing a different side of her.
What comes next?
Jordan Chiles and the No. 4 UCLA Bruins begin their season on January 3, 2026, at a quad meet at the University of Washington.
They will take on Washington, No. 20 California, and No. 17 Oregon State.
Chiles plans to leave a legacy in her final NCAA season with a passionate and confident new floor routine.
The routine will mark a clear departure from her cutesy routines of the past.
Chiles finished third on Dancing with the Stars behind Alix Earle and Robert Irwin.
She competed against other strong contestants, including Laurie Hernandez and Shawn Johnson.
Chiles' dance partner was Ezra Sosa, and they finished with a strong performance.
The UCLA intrasquad premiere meet was a great opportunity for Chiles to get back into gymnastics.
She was victorious on Saturday, December 14, in Westwood, helping her team to the win.
Chiles is now focused on the 2026 NCAA season and her new floor routine.
She wants to make a statement in her final season as a Bruin.
The new routine will feature an older music selection, which Chiles says is a hint at what's to come.
Chiles is excited to compete and make her mark on the gymnastics world.
She is ready to take on the challenge and make it a season to remember.
The 2026 NCAA season is just around the corner, and Chiles is preparing to give it her all.
With her new floor routine and her experience from Dancing with the Stars, Chiles is ready to contend for the 2026 NCAA titles.