Olympic ice dancing duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates recently shared their thoughts on a possible visit to the White House during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. The couple is currently managing a busy schedule following their participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics, which has left the potential trip uncertain.
Chock, 33, expressed excitement about the idea of touring the White House, describing it as “an incredible and such a historic monument.” She noted that if their schedule permits, they would be honored to celebrate their accomplishments at the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Washington, D.C. “It would be wonderful, but I don’t know if we’ll be able to make it,” she said on March 11, emphasizing the need to navigate their commitments day by day.
The couple’s Olympic success included a gold medal in the figure skating team event and a silver in ice dance. Reflecting on their return from Italy, Chock described the experience as “surreal,” noting the swift passage of time since the games. “The time has passed in a way that makes it feel fast, but also like a long time ago. It’s a weird post-Olympic time warp,” she remarked.
While Chock and Bates are contemplating their next moves, fellow Team USA figure skater Amber Glenn recently made headlines by stating she would decline any invitation to the White House. Speaking at the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards on March 5, Glenn, 26, emphasized the importance of personal choice in such matters. “It is our right to be able to choose what we do and don’t endorse, and I think it is a decision that each individual has the right to make,” she said.
Chock and Bates are eager to enjoy some downtime after their hectic Olympic schedule. “The first thing we did was laundry when we got back from Italy, but we were home for less than 24 hours before we hit the road again,” Chock explained. They cherished the brief moment to reunite with their dogs and family, as Bates added, “Even though they come to competitions with us, we feel like we don’t have enough time to spend with them.”
As they look forward to some relaxation, the couple also expressed interest in participating in the popular television show Dancing With the Stars. Chock stated, “Oh, absolutely, we would love to be on Dancing With the Stars. I think the Olympics is an amazing dream, but Dancing With the Stars is another incredible dream that we would love to be a part of.” Bates playfully remarked, “She would have the mirrorball before all is said and done.”
With their Olympic journey now behind them, Chock and Bates are embracing new opportunities while staying grounded in their roots. Their potential visit to the White House remains uncertain, but the couple is focused on making the most of their time together and with their loved ones in the months ahead.
