> At a Glance
> – Adam Rippon and Chase Cain will host NBC’s returning docuseries spotlighting Team USA athletes ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
> – The franchise, My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian, profiles competitors and the social causes they support.
> – Previous seasons covered Tokyo and Paris Games; 2026 edition begins production this year.
> – Why it matters: Viewers get early, intimate access to athletes’ stories and the issues they champion before the Winter spotlight hits.
NBC is bringing back its fan-favorite storytelling format for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, again pairing Adam Rippon with Chase Cain to guide audiences through the personal missions of America’s winter stars.
Meet the Hosts
Adam Rippon, 2018 Olympic figure-skating medalist, brings on-camera credibility earned after winning Dancing with the Stars and an Emmy for Olympic commentary in Paris. He currently analyzes figure-skating events for News Of Philadelphia.
Chase Cain, network meteorologist and climate reporter, fronts NBC’s first weather podcast Predictable. His environmental coverage has collected one Edward R. Murrow Award and three Emmys, and he previously hosted Olympic segments from Tokyo and Paris.
What the Series Delivers
Each episode pairs athletic profiles with activism, letting viewers:
- Discover athletes before competition begins
- Learn the social causes competitors promote
- See behind-the-scenes training and community work
- Form early connections that heighten medal-race drama
Looking Back to Look Ahead
Earlier seasons introduced audiences to Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls in summer sports. The 2026 winter installment shifts focus to cold-weather disciplines while keeping the same narrative formula.
| Season | Host City | Format Focus | Hosts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tokyo | Summer Olympians & Paralympians | rotating team |
| 2024 | Paris | Summer Olympians & Paralympians | Rippon & Cain |
| 2026 | Milan Cortina | Winter Olympians & Paralympians | Rippon & Cain |
Production starts this year, with episodes expected to roll out across News Of Philadelphia platforms in the months leading up to the February 2026 Games.
Key Takeaways
- The docuseries returns for a third cycle, first time covering Winter athletes
- Rippon and Cain reprise hosting duties after their 2024 Paris run
- Athlete activism remains a core storytelling pillar
- Early release schedule aims to build viewer attachment well before competition
Expect the first athlete spotlights to land next year as News Of Philadelphia builds momentum toward the Milan Cortina opening ceremony.
