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Peloton instructor and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ alum Cody Rigsby.Courtesy of Peloton
Trixie is one of the most successful queens out of [RuPaul’s Drag Race].
It’s always authentic, it’s always her, it’s always funny.
It’s always brash, just like me.
Cheryl Burke and Cody Rigsby on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.ABC/Eric McCandless
You’ve been dubbed the “King of Pop Culture” at Peloton.
What does that mean to you?
Ever since I was a young teenager, I’ve been obsessed with pop culture.
And as an opinionated homosexual myself, I’m glad I’ll have someone to push those boundaries with.
What are some of your earliest pop culture memories?
So Whitney Houston has always been someone in my pop culture circle.
My obsession with Britney Spears came very early in middle school.
How didDancing With the Starschange your life and your approach to your classes?
I’m forever grateful for theDancing With the Starsexperience.
It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, just so grueling.
I think what I learned was to be yourself always, constantly.
When you stop being yourself, that’s when people turn away.
That’s when you lose your authenticity.
And I feel like I bring that to the bike each and every time.
What is your most controversial take on pop culture?
JC Chasezisthe lead singer of NSYNC.
I could also say the same about myDancing With the Starscostar Mel.
Mel C was the glue that bonded the Spice Girls.
She not only had the best vocal performance, she could do a back handspring while she was performing.
Do you have any dream guests?
Mel C would be a great addition.
I loved [listening to] her podcast, and I’d love to reunite with her.
What are you going to do when you run out of Disney princes toSmash or Pass?
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
