> At a Glance
> – NBC will launch My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
> – Adam Rippon and Chase Cain will co-host the series
> – Episodes spotlight Team USA athletes and the causes they champion
> – Why it matters: Viewers get personal stories to help decide who to cheer for in Milan Cortina
NBC’s new digital series will introduce audiences to America’s winter stars long before the opening ceremony, pairing an Olympic medalist with a climate journalist as guides.
Meet Your Hosts
Adam Rippon brings star power. The 2018 Olympic figure-skating medalist later won Dancing with the Stars, claimed an Emmy for his 2024 Paris Olympic commentary, and was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People.
Chase Cain brings science credentials. The NBC meteorologist and climate reporter hosts Predictable, the network’s first weather podcast, and has earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award plus three Emmys for extreme-weather coverage.
What to Expect
Previous seasons traveled to Tokyo and Paris. For Milan Cortina, each episode will:
- Feature one Team USA athlete
- Highlight a cause the athlete supports
- Offer behind-the-scenes access to training and competition
Key Takeaways
- The series drops ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan Cortina
- Rippon and Cain combine sports insight with journalistic storytelling
- Fans gain personal connections to athletes before the Games begin
Expect the same inspirational tone that made earlier seasons popular, now focused on winter sports stars.
