Watch Adam Rippon explain figure skating with Lego

Despite some confusion over whether figure skater Adam Rippon was joining NBC as a commentator (he ultimately turned down he offer), Rippon did host a video for NBC before news of the deal surfaced that helpfully explained figure skating — with Lego.

Figure skating perfectly explained with legos ??‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/9ACDX6reE8

— Adam Rippon (@Adaripp) February 3, 2018

In the clip, Rippon uses Lego flat tiles and minifigures to outline the sport. 

NBC thought Adam Rippon hire was done deal — it wasn't https://t.co/1yaACUvMTh #TVNews pic.twitter.com/hIn3XFkVfP

— TVNewsInsider (@tvnewsinsider) February 19, 2018

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The clip caught the eye of Lego, who tweeted a reply.

Adam Rippon decides not to do TV for NBC at 2018 Winter Olympics https://t.co/w4TAuXJNlQ #TVNews pic.twitter.com/2usTjJeTab

— TVNewsInsider (@tvnewsinsider) February 19, 2018