Davis and White #36: What a Wonderful World

[Debbie S]

Nice site! I see there is a note near the bottom of the home page that says they are "open for opportunities for shows, signing events, entertainment, etc…" I'm thinking that's the confirmation they're not coming back?

 

[Barbara Manatee]

The announcement is probably the new website.

Haha!

 

[mollymgr]

It's about time they updated the site. Looks good. That IS going to be the announcement.

Tim Morehouse is doing the interview for this AOL Build session. IMO, I am never happy with any of his questions. There is no happy ground since they end up falling in the boring or awkward bucket without fail. I'm hoping tomorrow will be better.

For those who are sad that they won't be back, you might find scrolling through this page very therapeutic.
https://www.meryldavisandcharliewhite.com/team/competitive-history/

ETA: This site is a gold mine, pun intended. Charlie is interviewing in Helsinki??

 

[VGThuy]

It's smart to work on their website. They are a brand together, and they need to make themselves look as professional and current as possible. This way, they have a springboard where they can attempt to expand their market a bit.

 

[Laura4]

Meryl and Charlie will be skating at Rock Center tomorrow morning. Meryl answered a fan on twitter who asked about it. Also, Stars On Ice tweeted to be sure and watch them on the Today show so I'm sure they'll be promoting SOI as well.

 

[semogal]

Well, I tweeted Charlie and asked when they will bring back their twizzles and suggested SOI Chicago would be a good place!

 

[mysticchic]

Charlie and Meryl just announced they will not be coming back for the Os on The Today Show

 

[mollymgr]

B/A kicked that door open for US ice dance at the Olympics. D/W made history by winning the first US Olympic Gold in ice dance. It can be done and hopefully one of our current teams will be able to make it happen again.

 

[VGThuy]

Charlie and Meryl just announced they will not be coming back for the Os on The Today Show

As I said in the other thread, I'm not surprised as Meryl and Charlie seem very comfortable with this chapter of their career and they have been putting a lot of energy in the past few seasons in supporting the current American ice dance teams.

 

[lmarie086]

Not surprised at all. They clearly have been enjoying many new opportunities in life that wouldn't have been open to them if they were going to make a comeback. I do think they could have been very competitive, but the comments they've made in the last few years show that they are doing their best to support team USA. I still miss seeing them in competition, but I'm happy that they've made a decision they are at peace with.

 

[skatesindreams]

I'm grateful for all they have already shared; and overjoyed that their lifetime of opportunities will continue!

 

[mollymgr]

There is only so much left to prove. After a point, you have to go on to newer things to accomplish, especially with the way they have been doing for the past three years. I would have loved to see them compete again since I miss it a lot. But at the same time I realize that the Olympic medal was like a lifelong dream come true. They had to sacrifice so much to get to that point that it is only natural to explore more of what life has to offer. It is wise to move on to other big dreams now...

 

[Sylvia]

https://twitter.com/NickMcCarvel/status/834400781046579200
"We have the newly-retired (!) @Meryl_Davis and @CharlieaWhite on #IceTalk next week! Tweet your questions to @icenetwork before Friday PM"

 

[mollymgr]

Team USA interview
http://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/Fe...eturn-For-2018-Olympics-Discuss-Their-Futures

 

[Barbara Manatee]

Who is more relieved, their fans or their competitor's fans? I knew it was coming and think it's the right decision for them and for the sport, but do I ever miss them and miss their style.

More interviews:

Olympic Talk
Detroit News
Detroit Free Press

They are such lovely people.

“The mantle of being the first, we proudly wear,” White said. “I don’t want to take away from it, but we did it on the back of everyone else. It was a group project.”

 

[justtojoke]

Thank you Meryl and Charlie!! May they continue to be great in all that they do

 

[semogal]

https://twitter.com/NickMcCarvel/status/834400781046579200
"We have the newly-retired (!) @Meryl_Davis and @CharlieaWhite on #IceTalk next week! Tweet your questions to @icenetwork before Friday PM"

Twizzle tweets everyone! We need to make this happen!

 

[Barbara Manatee]

AOL Build interview. This is a good one! I don't hear any regrets, though they must have a few, but mainly they sound like there's a weight off their shoulders. I think we are going to enjoy 'new Meryl and Charlie.'

 

[DreamsofBliss]

They look really good! I wish them all happiness and every success. I'm so thankful for all they have given and continue to give to US ice dance.

 

[aftershocks]

Clearly no surprise. They likely made the decision sometime ago and they are just announcing now.

As I said in the GSD thread, they've competed gloriously at two Olympic games, and they left nothing on the table. I'm excited to see what they have in store for their fans in the near future both on and off the ice! I'm sure they will be finding creative projects that will surprise and delight their fans! Shine on Meryl & Charlie -- you have won my heart forever.

Does anyone know where I can write to Meryl/Charlie directly to thank them for all they have given to the sport and to their fans?

 

[Sylvia]

Associated Press article: https://www.apnews.com/b97e0750f1b7...-champions-Davis-White-skipping-2018-Olympics

Both Davis and White are pursuing degrees at Michigan, she in anthropology and he in political science. They laugh when asked if they're on the "Tommy Boy" plan, because each has been attending the school on and off since 2006. Or, as White says, "When Rich Rodriguez was the football coach."
Davis is involved in another project that has her eager to break new ground. She and White were honored by Figure Skating in Harlem last year, and the organization is branching out for the first time — to Detroit. Davis was instrumental in having her hometown selected.

Meryl's GoFundMe for FS in Harlem already has raised $2,475 of the $2,250 initial goal (purchasing safety helmets for their Feb. 25 Detroit workshop) with donations by 54 people in 3 days! https://www.gofundme.com/3ej2ca0

 

[aftershocks]

AOL Build interview. This is a good one! I don't hear any regrets, though they must have a few, but mainly they sound like there's a weight off their shoulders. I think we are going to enjoy 'new Meryl and Charlie.'

What a great interview. Lots of fun moments. Plus I love how Charlie kept it light while also seriously answering the question re his higher profile speaking out on social media thoughtfully, reasonably and responsibly about his feelings and philosophies as a citizen. Right on!!! Classy, classy as always.

Meryl and Charlie, you are the absolute bee's knees, and then some.

 

[mollymgr]

AOL Build interview. This is a good one! I don't hear any regrets, though they must have a few, but mainly they sound like there's a weight off their shoulders. I think we are going to enjoy 'new Meryl and Charlie.'

The interview went better than I expected. But it was quite Tim like in its approach.

 

[ballettmaus]

I have to admit, I am kind of relieved that they decided to retire. I would have loved to see them back at competiton, I just mind the attitude that has developed over the past few years of athletes just coming back to get yet another Olympic medal, and I like that they're not doing that. I feel that if athletes made the decision for the love of the sport, they'd take a year off, then return to competition but most of the athletes decide to come back just for the Olympics and that is something that I don't like. Just my personal pet-peeve.
I think that Meryl and Charlie are able to retire suggests that they feel that they have achieved enough, that they are confident in their abilities and ready to move on because of that. As was said upthread - nothing left to prove.

I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for them (hopefully, many skating shows among other things )

 

[applelady]

Aww, the AOL interview is great!! It was over far too soon! I love how relaxed they seem and they're still so funny and cute together. Thank you so much for posting it, Barbara Manatee; I missed the live feed because of work.

 

[semogal]

My facebook memory post for today was from 2010 when Meryl & Charlie won the silver medal. I was so excited for them and I had only just begun my uberdom! They have taken us all on an amazing journey (made even better by sharing the fun with the regulars in this thread)

 

[mollymgr]

I need another one of those Live in the D features with them. Someone please make it happen!!!!!!

 

[Barbara Manatee]

Nice to see this in the AP article -

Davis and White will continue skating together, most notably headlining Stars on Ice both this year from April 13-May 21, and for an extended series of shows after the Pyeongchang Olympics.

They're on board for SOI next year, which is a relief to me since I can't go this year.

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Yeah, I do regret that we won't see them going balls to the wall in a competitive program with their new skills (and twizzles!). But I appreciate the sportsmanship of not coming back for more medals just because they can. Now someone else's Olympic dream can come true.

 

[Laura4]

Tessa VirtueVerified account‏@tessavirtue 4h

https://twitter.com/tessavirtue/status/834543159162044420

 

[Laura4]

Target has just donated $1,100 worth of helmets for the Girls On Ice Detroit project!


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