2026 US Nationals Free Dance "Nix You"

[Wyliefan]

Oh gosh, Anthony's twizzles almost gave me heart failure. But the tech looks good so far ...

 

[Matryeshka]

So smart to go back to Perfume. Even though I'm more of a fan of G/P, I'd send them to the Olys based on saving my ears from hearing Notre Dame. And, well, objectively, that was better skated. Really wanted it for G/P, but it wasn't there tonight

 

[peibeck]

C/P had some great moments but the lifts were especially tentative. And his wobble on the second twizzle was really obvious, but a great recovery for the third set.

 

[Karen-W]

Well, they got through it. Everything was so great up until the twizzles, then it felt like the program fizzled a little bit, but it should be enough to secure their trip to Milano-Cortina.

 

[jlai]

Dammit! Slight error by Anthony on the twizzles!

He did it in front of me and it looked on the verge of disaster

 

[LilJen]

Johnny saying this program “perfectly encapsulates who C/P are” and then a long pause before he explains… I was half expecting him to say that ponomarenko is a murderous creeper

 

[her grace]

Carriera/Ponomarenko

Fantastic skate, immediately show more speed than G/P, creating a dark and intense mood, hiccup from him on twizzles but strong otherwise

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

So glad C/P went back to Perfume. It's the perfect vehicle for them. That was mesmerizing.

And yes, Christina, I agree about Baccarat Rouge.

 

[overedge]

Sorry, but I can't enjoy a program about a serial killer murdering women. I really like this team, but this is a poor choice of theme.

 

[Sally1214]

Gabi's commentary is a breath of fresh air, but I'm highly curious how she ended up with a gig on a US network. Anyone have any on how it came to be?

Don't know about the US network gig but someone needs to get her a blanket because she's "got chills."

 

[canbelto]

Ok it seems as if C/P punched their ticket to Milan.

 

[tangerine dream]

Sorry, but I can't enjoy a program about a serial killer murdering women. I really like this team but this is a poor choice of theme.

Would you feel differently if Christina was portraying the serial killer?

 

[ilovepaydays]

Johnny STFU we do not care about their favourite perfumes!!!! Jeezus!!!

Keep in mind that Johnny had an Olympic SP where he made a bird with his arm and called her Camille.

 

[Karen-W]

Awww! Anthony and Scott's huge hug! And Madi & Christina's longer one! So happy for them!

 

[overedge]

Would you feel differently if Christina was portraying the serial killer?

Given the state of the world right now, I'm just not in the mood for programs about ongoing violence against anyone.

 

[overedge]

What new language has Gabby learned, Johnny? She's been speaking English as an additional language for years.

 

[marbri]

Tight performance but glad they got through it. That reaction from Scott seemed as emotionally as Anthony

 

[canbelto]

I appreciate a R&J program that doesn't have the woman in an empire waist pink dress.

 

[Skaterbob]

How long do you think we are stuck with Johnny Weir as a commentator? Like Dick Button was around forever, do you expect Johnny doing this in his 60s because I need to move to another country to uber their skating program instead.

 

[tony]

This should win the free dance.

 

[canbelto]

That was awesome!!! This might be my favorite FD of the season.

 

[ilovesalchows]

I know Gaby is biased. However what they have that C/P don’t is Emilia has a way of grabbing the audience.

 

[PRlady]

Ok I can breathe now. Just fantastic.

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

That was fabulous. I love Z/K.

 

[overedge]

Woah, that last lift just about took out the camera operator!

 

[Karen-W]

Given the state of the world right now, I'm just not in the mood for programs about ongoing violence against anyone.

Well, I've got news for you... You're probably not going to like either ZingKol or ChoBat's programs either. We've got Romeo & Juliet where they commit suicide at the end and then a female matador killing a bull.

 

[beckab81]

The fact that Scott is even here speaks to how much C/P are the top team at IAMO. They have several teams at Canadians but Madi and Scott are both here for C & P. I’m guessing at least Scott will fly back for the free dance at Canadians?

 

[Matryeshka]

Sorry, but I can't enjoy a program about a serial killer murdering women. I really like this team, but this is a poor choice of theme.

You know, I knew she died in the end, but somehow never grasped that. I just liked the program itself.

Z/K giving some wild arms and I AM HERE FOR IT. This might have been the FIRST TIME I've made a wild prediction about a new team making it to the Olys and been right.

 

[~tapdancer~]

wow, my heart is pounding. I am with Johnny, I love, love CarPon but this was just incredible.

 

[peibeck]

Z/K controlled intensity, not the speed I expected but it worked for the piece. The character step is completely out of place with the rest of the piece (for me).

Enjoy Italy, kids.