Aljona Savchenko has been released to the USA to continue her pairs career

[skylark]

I think most skaters/athletes have options or know what options are out there. But preparing for a competition is a very different feeling than preparing for a show or coaching or doing another job. It does something with you, it elicits a certain emotional response and I think that's one of the reasons why transitioning is difficult for some because they miss that feeling.

Absolutely. It's about the feeling and the experience of doing it. Those values aren't erased just because of many of the objective objections people in this thread have posted.

 

[soogar]

There is no money in the U.S. for figure skating, so unless Nyman's parents are extremely wealthy and they're throwing mega six figures at her, it's extremely hard for me to imagine that the motivation is financial.

Are we sure there is no money involved? Maybe free coaching and ice time. She was looking for funding for her and Bruno to continue. At least that was one of her posts from a while ago.

 

[marbri]

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And TSL posted this clip on their Instagram.

Chris Knierim’s comment on there is everything.

I assumed the screen had froze, and then I saw someone skate by

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

This tweet includes a screen grab of the allegations against TJ. The IG story is from former skater Emma Tang. The allegations aren’t from her personally, but she’s sharing them on behalf of the victims.

https://twitter.com/ctake808/status/1403280970749333504?s=21

Omg. What does Queen Savchenko want to do with any of this? And be coached by Sap? I mean the queen herself could be the coach of all coaches

 

[skylark]

Spiritually,Chris is very much still part of the team and therefore would be denied a place on that podium.

The whole idea of Knierim/Frazier "being denied" a place on the podium is setting things the wrong way to, IMHO.

 

[soogar]

And TSL posted this clip on their Instagram.

Chris Knierim’s comment on there is everything.

Maybe more to this story....

Just to add, is she even still together with her husband? He hasn't updated his account since Mother's Day and he's been missing from hers as well. Too bad @Tinami Amori is not here with us, but I remember her comments on Aljona and how she would probably do the same thing to her husband as she had her partners. (paraphrasing because this was years ago, miss her and she was right on a lot of things.)

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

And TSL posted this clip on their Instagram.

Chris Knierim’s comment on there is everything.

Oh my goodness. And was that sap that came out on skates? I love that Chris said that and Sap is his previous coach.

I still feel like I need to check the calendar and make sure it does not say April 1

 

[Quadjump]

Drama is coming! If you assume that Aljona and TY are a couple you begin to understand the whole situation.

Btw. Where did they get to know each other?

 

[Miezekatze]

Liam has commented hearts under her post from June 1st.

Some people here sure seem more into turning this into cheezy soap opera gossip than voicing concerns...

 

[Debbie S]

And TSL posted this clip on their Instagram.

Chris Knierim’s comment on there is everything.

And I noticed quite a few current and former skaters liked it. Luke Ferrante's (former skater) comment (liked by Kate Finster) about the hair color is also notable. I'm guessing TJ doesn't have a ton of fans among his peers.

 

[rfisher]

Why would anybody think any US pair team would be happy about her skating for the US? At 37 she can all of them. Of course they're going to find things to say.

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

And I noticed quite a few current and former skaters liked it. Luke Ferrante's (former skater) comment (liked by Kate Finster) about the hair color is also notable. I'm guessing TJ doesn't have a ton of fans among his peers.

Including TJ’s former partner, Brynne McIsaac.

 

[caseyedwards]

This is so exciting! Hope she and Nyman do so well and win! This happening for America is like volosozhar leaving ukriane! Of course america has no Trankov but still

 

[tony]

Liam commented on Aljona’s most recent post 2 days ago. He’s not MIA as some people suspect, although I would imagine he isn’t going to like this video.

 

[angi]

Liam commented on Aljona’s most recent post 2 days ago. He’s not MIA as some people suspect, although I would imagine he isn’t going to like this video.

He commented on TSL Instagram post with "Dave, you are an absolute tool..." and then deleted it.

 

[Debbie S]

Why would anybody think any US pair team would be happy about her skating for the US? At 37 she can all of them. Of course they're going to find things to say.

Most skaters are professional, at least publicly, about competitive issues. I'm sure there were skaters who weren't happy when it was announced Alexa and Brandon were partnering but you didn't see comments on social media. Even when skaters feel threatened competitive-wise, they usually still respect their competitors as people and teammates.

 

[chachacha]

Liam commented on Aljona’s most recent post 2 days ago. He’s not MIA as some people suspect, although I would imagine he isn’t going to like this video.

Omg clearly they are kissing each other on the mouth and hugging for a very long time. Maybe Savchenko is gonna divorce her husband, marry TJ and then she can get US citizenship. It’s just gross this whole situation.

 

[quartz]

Who’s Liam?

 

[Yehudi]

Am I the only one who saw this as rehearsing their bows? During run throughs, many couples actually practice how they are going to hug.

 

[meggonzo]

Who’s Liam?

Aljona's husband.

 

[ioana]

Most skaters are professional, at least publicly, about competitive issues. I'm sure there were skaters who weren't happy when it was announced Alexa and Brandon were partnering but you didn't see comments on social media. Even when skaters feel threatened competitive-wise, they usually still respect their competitors as people and teammates.

Exactly. So when one of the main pairs coaching teams in the US chimes in on the length of the hug, as well, it makes me side eye the partnership even more.

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

Who’s Liam?

He is Aljona’s husband.

 

[Debbie S]

Who’s Liam?

Aliona's husband.

 

[wickedwitch]

Liam has commented hearts under her post from June 1st.

Some people here sure seem more into turning this into cheezy soap opera gossip than voicing concerns...

There's a video where they kissed. That's more than just gossip.

But I agree the focus should not be on that.

 

[Quadjump]

Who’s Liam?

Her husband

 

[quartz]

He is Aljona’s husband.

Ok, because the only skating Liam that I could think of was Kirsten Moore-Towers boyfriend, and hooboy, that would be throwing another un-needed wrench into this whole affair.

 

[pachelbel]

Am I the only one who saw this as rehearsing their bows? During run throughs, many couples actually practice how they are going to hug.

C'mon man

 

[quartz]

Yeah, I’ve never even hugged my own husband THAT long.

 

[Ananas Astra]

This is turning into a mess of epic proportions. Aliona should handle her mid-life crisis differently and get help if needed.

 

[Rukia]

I feel like individually I would just be like "Oh wow, they really like to hug." "Oh, greeting each other with kisses that's fine." "Oh, they're holding hands as they skate off the ice ok."

But all together? Woof.