Stephen Nedoroscik and his longtime girlfriend Tess McCracken have quietly gone their separate ways, bringing an end to a nearly decade-long relationship. Nedoroscik rose to national attention during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where he earned two bronze medals, and later made history as the first male gymnast to compete on “Dancing With the Stars,“ partnering with pro dancer Rylee Arnold in season 33.
GettyMcCracken confirmed the breakup in a candid TikTok video, sharing that the couple quietly ended their relationship earlier this year.
Tess McCracken Confirms Breakup After Nearly a Decade Together: Watch Her Emotional Video
McCracken confirmed the news in an emotional TikTok video, sharing that the couple quietly ended their relationship earlier this year.
“There wasn’t any drama to this. There wasn’t some big blowup fight where one of us stormed out. There wasn’t any cheating,” she said. “Neither of us came out as gay, much to several people’s disappointment.”
‘There Was No Drama’ as Relationship Came to a Natural End
McCracken shared that the decision to part ways stemmed from a desire for growth rather than conflict, describing it as a natural shift over time.
“There was no drama. It really was just time. That sucks a lot,” she added. “There’s really no other way to put it… As it turns out, there are things that didn’t matter at 18 that matter in your late 20s. And things that mattered then that don’t anymore. And life happens.”
She also gently addressed speculation surrounding their relationship, making it clear there was no ultimatum or outside pressure, just a shared understanding that they had reached a turning point.
From College Sweethearts to Olympic Spotlight
GettyAs per People, the couple first met as student-athletes at Penn State, where both were part of the university’s gymnastics programs.
Their relationship grew alongside Nedoroscik’s rise in the sport, eventually reaching a global audience during the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where he won two bronze medals.
GettyMcCracken was a constant presence during that time, cheering him on as he competed in both the pommel horse and team events.
Relationship Milestones and Life in the Spotlight
In recent years, the couple shared several meaningful milestones, from attending the 2024 Emmy Awards together to temporarily relocating to Los Angeles during Stephen Nedoroscik’s run on “Dancing With the Stars.”
Throughout it all, Tess McCracken remained a steady and vocal supporter, celebrating his Olympic achievements and growing public profile.
“The most insane, magical day watching you close it out to bring home the first team medal for the USA in sixteen years. Words can’t capture how proud I am of you,” she wrote at the time, as reported by Page Six.
As they move forward separately, their relationship comes to a natural close, shaped by shared history, personal growth, and a mutual understanding that their paths have changed.
