Recent content by clairecloutier

I must say this new take on Cizeron is interesting ... after so many years of hearing talk about how his skating skills and dancing were unparalleled, and Gabriella was supposedly not on his level! Personally, I was always more invested in watching Gabi.

You're right, C/B needed to do either France or China because of the date change for SA. And doing France would involve an early-season face-off with Cizeron. So that's likely what led to CoC. In general, I would be very interested to know some of the back story on what happened with SA this...

I'm glad there have been some training videos of Beccari/Guarise! I missed them this past season.

I am really scratching my head at both Alysa and Chock/Bates at Cup of China. Chock/Bates have done NHK as their second GP for 3 out of the last 4 years, so it's surprising that would change in what's presumably their final season. (Is it possible the Chinese fed is offering some kind of...

My family went to 3 events total at Boston Worlds, and I think it was worth it, yet it was also a real investment for us (and we did not have to travel). I'm glad it was such a good event, because for that price, it really needed to be!!

Here's an article about Smart/Dieck and their experience at Worlds: "The goal was top 10. A small medal in the free dance? No, we didn't expect that." https://adivinesport.com/2025/05/14/smart-dieck-surprise-even-themselves-with-breakout-season/

Here's an article about Smart/Dieck and their experience at Worlds: "The goal was top 10. A small medal in the free dance? No, we didn't expect that." https://adivinesport.com/2025/05/14/smart-dieck-surprise-even-themselves-with-breakout-season/

I'm old enough to remember what a huge deal it was when John Paul II was elected pope (first non-Italian pope in centuries, I think?). So, given that, I'm amazed to see an American now actually elected pope. 👀 I for sure never expected to see that in my lifetime. It is definitely an exciting...

Yeah I'm not a fan of 3 separate U.S. midsummer/early-season events for singles, pairs, and ice dance (Cranberry, John Nicks, LPI). My 2 cents: Combine them all into one event worth going to, like they did in fall 2021, when LPIDI/Cranberry were both in Boston. (And yes, I know there's a...

I am bemused by the takes in other threads about the Shibs' strengths being all technical and performance level being an afterthought for them. Not sure how that narrative took hold? And someone actually mentioned their posture, which I always considered a strength--and heard mentioned as such...

I'll just say it. I'm glad Maia & Alex are coming back ... as long as they do not skate to Coldplay! LOL. They were young to leave the sport after Pyeongchang. I'm interested to see what more they have to offer. And they have as much right as anyone to skate and pursue their dreams--even if...

Kaori Sakamoto article: https://fs-gossips.com/13680/ Glad to hear this from Kaori. This past season's programs didn't play to her strengths IMO. There were times when the programs worked better than other times (when she was particularly "on"), but it never felt easy or really natural.

Efimova/Mitrofanov were asked about citizenship in the mixed zone at Worlds. Their answer was the same as at Nationals--that it's in their lawyers' hands. Much as everyone wants to know, I would not expect to hear anything further on this just now. Maybe in the fall, perhaps? I'd assume that...

The ISU just announced new dates for Skate America: Nov 14-16. This may be why USFS didn't already announce the venue--because they were waiting on this. Skate America and GP France are switching places on the GP schedule this fall...

It frustrates me that this gets ignored when it comes to Amber. Now and then people mention her ADHD, and then it gets forgotten again. ADHD doesn't work that way; it's with you permanently for the most part, it doesn't go away after a few therapy sessions. And it's not always well controlled by...