Jordan Chiles weathers wacky scenarios with kids on 'Celebrity Substitute'

The Olympic gymnast emphasized the importance of health and wellness, but the kids want to prepare for a multitude of situations.
Aug 5, 2024; Paris, France; Jordan Chiles of the United States poses for a photo with her gold and bronze medasl after day three of the gymnastics event finals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.
Aug 5, 2024; Paris, France; Jordan Chiles of the United States poses for a photo with her gold and bronze medasl after day three of the gymnastics event finals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games. / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Jordan Chiles is preparing the next generation of Olympic athletes for greatness —  as well as a multitude of bizarre situations.

Jordan Chiles
Aug 5, 2024; Paris, France; Jordan Chiles of the United States competes on the floor exercise on day three of the gymnastics event finals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games. / Jack Gruber-Imagn Images

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In an episode of “Celebrity Substitute” that dropped today —- hosted by “Recess Therapy” creator Julian Shapiro-Barnum — the Olympic gymnast visited a New York City public school, where she spoke with a group of elementary school students about the importance of exercise. 

During her visit, Chiles showed off her gymnastics skills, demonstrating a cartwheel and sticking the landing perfectly. When host Shapiro-Barnum asked the group who was impressed, everyone raised their hands, with the exception of one student. “I need more,” said the little boy.

Elsewhere in the episode, Chiles asked the students about the importance of physical strength. One boy suggested that adults need to be physically fit in the event of inclement weather, in order to escape unscathed.

“If there’s like a tsunami wave hitting us, they have to, like, be strong to run away,” the boy said. “Like, if there’s a giant robot attacking the world, they would have to be strong to stop it.”

The host then asked the group who’s preparing for the possibility of a giant robot attacking the world, which prompted a unanimous show of hands.

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