Exclusive: Jonathan Van Ness Says Figure Skating with Michelle Kwan Is ‘Like a Fever Dream’

“The thing about ice skating is that she’s kind of expensive. I never knew, but she is—but [she’s also] fierce. I’ve always wanted to do what I'm passionate about. So, figure skating isn’t new, it’s just newly available [to me],” he said. “Learning about stand-up comedy, learning about podcast, I’ve just been very blessed to pursue what I’m passionate about. But that’s something I’ve brought to my career in whatever I was doing.”

And we have to say his passion for what he does—whether he’s giving a widower a makeover or taping Getting Curious—comes across. It also helps that he’s had a little help from Olympian Michelle Kwan. So, what’s it been like working with her? Van Ness had nothing but nice things to say.

“[It’s been] like a fever dream that I just hope I don’t wake up from. Apparently, I wore this skirt last week that she has, and I was like, ‘Oh, my God. I can’t believe we have the same skirt and that you commented on my Instagram.’ I can’t get over it. She’s literally the most decorated American figure skater of all time,” he pointed out.

Must we also remind you she wore your sweatshirt to the GLAAD Awards, Jonathan? Goals.