Courtesy: Spike TV
Michael Phelps wins a lot. He’s won 23 Olympic gold medals. He’s won 27 World Championships. He’s won hundreds (or thousands) of races in between.
And on Sunday, he won again – in a different medium.
On Sunday, Phelps became the first-ever winner of the live, all-star version of SpikeTV’s television show Lip Sync Battles.
Facing off against show veterans John Legend, Terry Cruz, and Olivia Munn, Phelps got the anchor position and sang Lose Yourself by Eminem.
The result was the loudest cheer by the studio audience and an ultimate victory as the result of fan voting after his performance.
Above, watch Phelps’ full performance from the show. There was lots of “Phelps Facing” going on as he did his best Eminem impersonation.
Phelps isn’t the only swimmer who will do some dancing this fall – the controversial Ryan Lochte will be on the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars.
I’m not really a Phelpie, but I like the way he’s trying to do something different. We know he’s out of his element, damn this man has spent the majority of his life in water and still has his sea legs, but to try new things in front of millions makes him a better man than most.
Very well said.
MICHAELPHELPS WAS AWESOME ONLSB LASTNITE
Is it possible to see this video in Europe, please!
Hey Sarah, unfortunately we can’t control the geographic rights on the video – but you may be able to search around YouTube and see if it pops up somewhere?
Cheers!
You can put on a VPN and stream it through an American server if you really want to watch it
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That was pretty good considering he isn’t a rapper. So proud of him , always been a fan. You killed it Michael. So glad you weren’t with Lochte that night. He may try to blame you for some BS. Pure respect for you . Awesome job . :)))
He rocked it!! As for those of you who have a different opinion — I am sure he cares ALOT (NOT)! Back of Barbie — the man is not a rapper, however, he had fun — isn’t that the point?! MP yet again succeeds! 🙂
very cringeworthy generally speaking, white guys shouldn’t rap
You mean like eminem?
No-one should rap. People shouting and making inane hand gestures requires no talent and is not entertainment.
Ok John, I’m sure you’re a beacon of musical success and admiration. What’s your REAL beef with rap music?
Well it obviously entertains people, therefore I think it can be considered entertainment. That wasn’t too hard was it?
You are one sad sally.
Kudos for Michael, but honestly, John Legend tore it up.