Carreira/Ponomarenko Need a Cheer Thread

[Rukia]

Putting on my conspiracy hat and believing that USFS lowkey sabotaged them by 1.) having them switch out their original fd (which had a very interesting premise!!) and 2.) hosing them at both grand prixs to the point where they were the only top U.S. team to not medal at a gp event. I think their disaster of their fall season really impacted their confidence in a way they haven't been able to recover from yet

I think they've definitely started to recover from what happened though. They could not have gotten these performances out without some belief in themselves here.

 

[topaz]

I'm so glad these two skated well at Nationals.

 

[Gisellelaura]

As difficult as this season has been for them to find their footing, I’m so proud of them for constantly trying to improve and not digging their heels in when something isn’t working or doesn’t feel right. It sucks that it happened at all, especially in an Olympic year but disappointments and setbacks only make you grow as a team, and I think their partnership is a testament to how they’ve navigated those moments. This is just more fuel for the fire. They’ve dusted off the cobwebs on this program, and it’s going to be STUNNING in Milan. C’mon CPOM!!!!

 

[LilJen]

Yes. Christina wanted something darker though. And I guess nndp was also too healthy for her. She was held back by Igor's ice princess roles for too long and says never again, it's kill or be killed.

It is absolutely hilarious to me that off-ice she seems very sweet and in practices I've seen they laugh a lot together, but for programs she wants it dark and dramatic or nothing hahahaha.

Music for DEATH isn’t dark enough for her?

 

[litenkyckling]

Would have loved for them to get 2nd (as I think they are overall a better team) but so so happy for them!!

Big lessons learned this season on trusting their own instincts, responding to feedback and staying true to themselves. I’d rather this happen now than when they are battling more internationally further down the line.

 

[litenkyckling]

Music for DEATH isn’t dark enough for her?

I think the key word that Madi used was toxic…. Girl has layers!!

 

[Rukia]

Wow they were absolutely delighted during that medal ceremony lol they could not stop smiling. I'm so happy for them!!

 

[Rukia]

If you didn't listen to the press conference, Christina said she lives 5 minutes from the rink now. I'm sure that feels amazing lol. Also Anthony again took time to talk about how lucky he was to have a partner who did that drive for so long just to live out this dream with him.

 

[angi]

I think they've definitely started to recover from what happened though. They could not have gotten these performances out without some belief in themselves here.

Agreed. I was very happy that Scott traveled to be with them and that they had both him and Madi by their side. I might be wrong, but I felt like his presence was imperative for them.