{"id":146743,"date":"2021-01-28T03:17:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T07:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/?p=146743"},"modified":"2021-01-28T03:22:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T07:22:22","slug":"ucla-gymnast-nia-dennis-returns-to-ellen-degeneres-show-talks-about-floor-routine-michelle-obamas-supportive-tweet-watch-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/2021\/01\/28\/ucla-gymnast-nia-dennis-returns-to-ellen-degeneres-show-talks-about-floor-routine-michelle-obamas-supportive-tweet-watch-now\/","title":{"rendered":"UCLA Gymnast Nia Dennis Returns To &#8220;Ellen DeGeneres Show,&#8221; Talks About Floor Routine &#038; Michelle Obama&#8217;s Supportive Tweet (Watch Now)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Early last year, UCLA Gymnast Nia Dennis appeared on &#8220;The Ellen DeGeneres Show&#8221; amid buzz over her Beyonc\u00e9-themed floor routine. The &#8220;Ellen&#8221; appearance, which included a gymnastics segment as well as a touching reunion with her sister, attracted massive interest.<\/p>\n<p>The gymnast recently made waves with another floor routine (&#8220;Black Excellence&#8221;), drawing the attention of gymnastics enthusiasts, casual observers, high-profile names, and just about everyone in between. On the heels of her impressive showing, Dennis returns to &#8220;Ellen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Appearing as a virtual guest, Dennis discusses the buzz over recent routine, including the supportive Tweet from Michelle Obama. She also talks about recovering from surgery, the experience competing without a live crowd, and her plans for the future.<\/p>\n<p>The episode, which also features Laverne Cox, will air Thursday afternoon. 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