Jordan Chiles Is Proving She Can Do It All

When Jordan Chiles walks onto the Dancing with the Stars stage, she’s not chasing numbers from a panel; she’s rewriting a story that’s followed her since her early days on the mat. The Olympian, NCAA champion, and full time student has shown resilience again and again, yet somehow, people still find ways to underestimate her.

This season, surrounded by big personalities and celebrity names, Jordan’s presence feels different. Her performances are powerful but graceful, confident but grounded. Every routine reflects the same focus and strength that once earned her Olympic medals. Still, many fans have noticed what feels like a pattern despite her clear talent, Jordan’s scores don’t always match the excellence she brings to the floor.

It’s a story women of color know all too well: the feeling of having to work twice as hard for half the recognition. Jordan meets that reality with quiet power. Each week, she balances training, college coursework, and national television a schedule that would break most people and she does it all with poise that demands respect.

For Jordan, this season isn’t about fame; it’s about reclaiming her own narrative. After years of being doubted or dismissed, she’s reminding the world that strength can look soft, that athletes can be artists, and that women can and do hold it all together.

Beyond the sequins and spotlights, her presence means something bigger. She’s bringing attention to women’s sports, showing how discipline becomes artistry, and opening up honest conversations about body image and mental health subjects she’s never shied away from.

One of her most vulnerable performances this season was a contemporary piece inspired by her mental health journey. It wasn’t polished perfection; it was raw, emotional, and real. Every movement carried meaning a visible release of everything she’s held inside. Jordan turned pain into art, showing that healing is its own kind of strength. That dance wasn’t just a performance; it was a declaration that even the strongest women fight silent battles, and that there’s beauty in letting them move through you.

Jordan Chiles is more than her weekly scores. She’s proof that excellence doesn’t always need external validation. It’s in her story, her determination, and the way she continues to show up with heart even when the odds feel stacked against her.

If you’re watching Dancing with the Stars this season, your vote can make a difference.

Here’s how to support Jordan Chiles:

📱 Text JORDAN to 21523 (standard message rates may apply)

💻 Vote online at abc.com or through the Dancing with the Stars app during live broadcasts.

Jordan Chiles isn’t just dancing for herself; she’s dancing for every woman who’s ever been doubted and reminding us all that women truly can do it all.