“We had been out there for so long.
We’re sweating and William Shatner is covered in flies,” the Olympian tells EW.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for theStars on Marsseason 1 finale.

Adam Rippon, Tinashe, and Porsha Williams on ‘Stars on Mars’.Brook Rushton/FOX
“I think she played the game the best.
She was so good.
She was a great leader.

Adam Rippon for ‘Stars on Mars.'.FOX
She was a great friend.
There were so many times where maybe I was struggling and she helped me.
I was in the mindset of I’m gonna do my best, but Tinashe should win.”
“That was my master plan, which did not work.”
(“This is the grand prize?”
Rippon remembers thinking.)
What is this?'"
I’m like, ‘Yes it’s possible for you to.
I’m gonna wait for you.'"
But he says Tinashe told him not to.
“We had been out there for so long.
Come on, Adam, go!’
and I’m like, fine…. His grand prize transmission went as follows: “From Mars, this is Adam Rippon.
When I began my journey here on the Red Planet, I had no idea what to expect.
More importantly, I learned that life is all about the journey and the connections you make.
So let the ones you’re close to know how much they mean to you as often as possible.
I’m sending you so much love and I can’t wait to see you back on Earth.”
“I mean, if William Shatner gives you something, you display it.”