Adam Rippon turns down NBC offer to join Winter Olympics coverage so he can rep Team USA

The figure skater didn't realize he would have to move out of the Olympic Village for the TV gig

Adam Rippon certainly didn't shy away from cameras while competing in Pyeongchang during the Winter Olympics, and his outgoing personality made him a viral sensation and a great candidate to do some TV coverage after he was done with his events. 

However, after agreeing to join NBC's broadcast team to finish out the remainder of the 2018 Games in South Korea, the American figure skater has changed his mind. It appears Rippon didn't realize the sacrifices he would need to make if he transitioned to the media -- including moving out of the Olympic Village and giving up his chance to walk in the Closing Ceremony. 

I am flattered that NBC wanted me to work as a correspondent for them here in PyeongChang. Doing this would require me to leave Team USA and move out of the Olympic Village. I don't want to do that so I had to declined the opportunity.

— Adam Rippon (@Adaripp) February 19, 2018

I love being on Team USA and representing our country. My teammates were there for me during my events, and now I NEED to be there for them. I look forward to being with them, and I’m very excited for the rest of the competition. Go Team USA!!!

— Adam Rippon (@Adaripp) February 19, 2018

As it turns out, Rippon discovered all the unfortunate details thanks to social media, and that's when he decided to turn down the offer.

I actually found everything out about the offer via twitter HAHA 😂😂 2018 is wild girl

— Adam Rippon (@Adaripp) February 19, 2018

This may be bad news for anyone who was hoping to see more of Rippon during the remainder of TV coverage in Pyeongchang, but the figure skater has positioned himself to be a recognizable star and personality far beyond the Closing Ceremony in South Korea.