2026 Europeans - Free Dance - "Sheffield Whinesday"

[Allen]

Well, I liked their RD, but this is kind of ponderous.

Ponderous is the perfect word for it

 

[MacMadame]

First time I recall seeing this Italian team. Any comments to help? Cause something seems off about them. She doesn't have much push, it's like he is dragging her. Have they been together long?

Also, their ISU bio says they are skating to Titanic. Did they switch programs during the season?

 

[Braulio]

First time I recall seeing this Italian team. Any comments to help? Cause something seems off about them. She doesn't have much push, it's like he is dragging her. Have they been together long?

Like forever, they skated for Switzerland first but given he is italian they switched to Italy hoping to improve after Cappellini & Lanotte retirement, but no luck thus far

 

[Spikefan]

Manni always seems tentative and is very stiff in the neck/shoulders.

 

[tony]

Oh because you've never done that...

No one is too hot for light leisurely rulebook reading, dear.

 

[peibeck]

His scarf is so distracting and cuts the line of his upper body line. But at least this was a Sarah Brightman-less version of "Time to Say Goodbye."

 

[Sally1214]

Why would anyone skate to "Time to say goodbye" ?

Isn't Kaori skating to this music this year. Because she's retiring, I assume.

 

[tangerine dream]

I'm kind of surprised we aren't seeing more opera or classical crossover music this season with the Olys in Italy.

 

[Braulio]

And we didn’t even get a shot of him wearing the kilt in the stream.

we got that in the men's coverage during the winner's interview

 

[kwanfan1818]

They've skated internationally since 2016.

 

[Matryeshka]

Eh. At least Tonia and Chris are largely quiet. And they give us such deep insights like "much out of muichness"

 

[Allen]

No one is too hot for light leisurely rulebook reading, dear.

I wish I had your constitution of spirit!

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Also, their ISU bio says they are skating to Titanic. Did they switch programs during the season?

Do you think this cheesefest is somehow principally different from a program set to "My Heart Will Go On"?
Would anyone even notice?

 

[~tapdancer~]

Well, Chris just helped me out, they have been together 10 years? Wow, wonder why I can't recall them?

 

[Karen-W]

Fun Finns keep movin' on up, though I think their upward trajectory probably stops here with the Swedes.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I'm kind of surprised we aren't seeing more opera or classical crossover music this season with the Olys in Italy.

I was sure we were going to get 8 million La Traviatas.

 

[Allen]

At this point, Chris and Tonia have been so boring that I almost wish he'd go back to talking about the Barbarian open.

 

[peibeck]

Luca LaNotte as Soccer Dad is not a bad look.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Well, Chris just helped me out, they have been together 10 years? Wow, wonder why I can't recall them?

I watched them 30 seconds ago, and I already can't remember they exist.

 

[MsZem]

At this point, Chris and Tonia have been so boring that I almost wish he'd go back to talking about the Barbarian open.

Who wouldn't want to watch that?

 

[Hanna]

Manni/Röthlisberger are always there around the 10-15th place very year, always pleasant enough though nothing remarkable. I appreciate how some things just stay the same, like a cozy safe blanket.

 

[Matryeshka]

Are we starting with dead Juliet? Is she a ghost? That would be kind of awesome if she was.

 

[tony]

I just want to make note that O/P have the highest skating skills mark so far.

Burn the entire system down.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Are we starting with dead Juliet? Is she a ghost? That would be kind of awesome if she was.

She's wearing a red dress so we're starting with post-coital Juliet.

 

[MsZem]

Are we starting with dead Juliet? Is she a ghost? That would be kind of awesome if she was.

Homage to Anissina and Peizerat?

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

I'm tired to death of R&J, especially when done by a couple with a lovely chemistry of brother-sister, but Lil' Majorov is flying across the ice, and this looks rather impressive.
Before @tony takes them apart or something

 

[delayedaxel]

Are we starting with dead Juliet? Is she a ghost? That would be kind of awesome if she was.

Lol, I was thinking exactly the same

 

[MacMadame]

The wine dress is an interesting choice. Trying to decide what I think about it.

 

[Wyliefan]

Hmm, TES a bit lower than the Finns. We'll see what happens.

 

[Karen-W]

Really lovely program. The Swedes really are a team to keep an eye on for the next cycle.