2025 NHK Trophy Rhythm Dance PBP - Spice Up Your Live(Barn)

[Sally1214]

Well, that was fun. Well done, Lilah and Lewis. REALLY like them a LOT.

 

[skatfan]

Fun skate, they did well!

 

[Karen-W]

Well, that's going to be a huge score. Said it last week and am firmly calling it now - full IAM podium in Milano-Cortina.

 

[Braulio]

I am getting into peace with the fact that the brits will be at least 4th place in Milano, for my own mental health issues

 

[Ka3sha]

LOL the judges and tech panel were saving the levels and GOEs for Lilah

Clearly deserve the lead, but that TES ..

 

[thvu]

They were better in Cup of China Grand Prix de France, but I still loved the vibes.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

They were better in Cup of China, but I still loved the vibes.

Angers.

 

[mtnskater]

Bugs me no end that Lilah cannot seem to fully straighten her knees/legs and point her toes to achieve a good line. It’s why they have to always go for the entertainment factor. And I must admit they do that well though.

 

[Sally1214]

Well, that's going to be a huge score.

Should be.

 

[peibeck]

Fear /Gibson a lot sharper here than in France. That was a take no prisoners skate, tons of attack.

 

[floridaice]

I don’t get this team and never did. This program is kind of awful.

In some places it looked like he was pulling her

 

[Braulio]

81.57

 

[thvu]

Angers.

Oh no. Everything is blending together.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

“Deeper than normal edge for Lilah” - a bit of a backward compliment from Mark.

 

[fan]

Her (lack of) depth of edge really bugs me

 

[Aceon6]

I wonder what Mama Shib will be screaming at the hotel.

 

[VGThuy]

I think I’m out of step. I truly thought the energy, interpretation, and choreography was god awful. All the snark towards G/F’s choreo should be given to Fear/Gibson.

 

[shan]

Meh to Fear/Gibson. So many music cuts.

Green/Parsons with a solid skate!

 

[skatfan]

So, Shibs in sixth, the 3rd of the US couples. Not gonna be an easy road.

 

[peibeck]

I wish Lilah wore a different dress because she’s not giving Ginger Spice energy at all.

But the ISU won't let Lewis wear that dress.

 

[tony]

Her (lack of) depth of edge really bugs me

I think she's majorly improved, to the point that some of their individual elements are better than anyone else on the World podium at this point. But the bar is pretty low these days.

 

[Sally1214]

That was a fun event. I'm glad to see Charlene and Marco in 2nd place at this point. I've never been a huge fan of them; but, after all the negative comments directed their way this season, I can't help but root for them.

 

[VGThuy]

But the ISU won't let Lewis wear that dress.

I’m glad because she couldn’t pull it off if her life depended on it no matter what her TES and PCS say.

 

[Wyliefan]

All right, I'm off to bed. Have fun, night owls.

 

[Braulio]

@tony do you think that with a silver medal in Japan Charlene and Marco could be in the mix for maybe the 6th spot for the GP Final?

The Shibs wont be a factor after what we saw today, so maybe Finlandia with that field could have a mix of results that potentially benefit the italians?

 

[thvu]

My takeaways:

Taschlers & the Finns were way were overscored.
Guignard & Fabbri's program is still cringe.
Wolfkostin & Tsarevski were robbed.

 

[floridaice]

I think I’m out of step. I truly thought the energy, interpretation, and choreography was god awful. All the snark towards G/F’s choreo should be given to Fear/Gibson.

I think most have become resigned to the fact they are going to get high scores.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Oh dear the women are last? ok maybe I’ll try to watch some pairs but then I’m going to peace out.

 

[Lilia A]

At least the audio got better. I think I'll stay up and watch the pairs. I'll be on Lasso watch duty.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Off to bed. Keep the snark going kittens.