Official retirement announcements by figure skaters in 2025-2026

[Wyliefan]

Dupayage/Nabais are retiring.

Marie Dupayage & Thomas Nabais on Instagram: "After 11 unforgettable years, we have made the decision to retire from competitive skating. We feel incredibly proud of what we built and achieved together, and deeply grateful for all the opportunities

1,343 likes, 162 comments - dupayage_nabais on April 28, 2026: "After 11 unforgettable years, we have made the decision to retire from competitive skating. We feel incredibly proud of what we built and achieved together, and deeply grateful for all the opportunities we’ve had and the people...

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I understand that the French dance field is getting more and more crowded, but I'll really miss them. I loved their unique look and style.

 

[BlueRidge]

Dupayage/Nabais are retiring.

Marie Dupayage & Thomas Nabais on Instagram: "After 11 unforgettable years, we have made the decision to retire from competitive skating. We feel incredibly proud of what we built and achieved together, and deeply grateful for all the opportunities

1,343 likes, 162 comments - dupayage_nabais on April 28, 2026: "After 11 unforgettable years, we have made the decision to retire from competitive skating. We feel incredibly proud of what we built and achieved together, and deeply grateful for all the opportunities we’ve had and the people...

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I understand that the French dance field is getting more and more crowded, but I'll really miss them. I loved their unique look and style.

I will miss them! They were unique and I so enjoyed them.

 

[PRlady]

Totally a casualty of FB/C. Grrrr.

 

[Karen-W]

Totally a casualty of FB/C. Grrrr.

Yup, the Virtue/Moir Effect has hit France. It's got to be so tough on the lower-ranked teams knowing that FBCiz are likely to take one of the Olympic team spots for 2030 even if they take the next couple seasons off.

 

[PRlady]

I’d bet the French Fed, knowing that FB/C are probably France’s only hope for an individual medal in home Olys skating, are pushing them to come back whether they want to or not.

 

[BlueRidge]

I’d bet the French Fed, knowing that FB/C are probably France’s only hope for an individual medal in home Olys skating, are pushing them to come back whether they want to or not.

Isn't this more a self-fulfilling prophecy than anything else? Lopareva and Brissaud could have had a good chance at a podium finish at the next Olys. But when you push everyone back then they don't.

 

[tony]

Dupayage and Nabais are not at all a casualty of FB/C. France was already making it clear they were dumping them in favor of other teams (sometimes with much lesser skating skill, at that) long before the comeback happened.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I have retired Kahlúa from my morning Cheerios.

tee-hee

 

[overedge]

Maybe the ISU could give FB/C the skating equivalent of the FIFA Peace Prize, so they can retire with all the hardware and some other French teams can move up

 

[kwanfan1818]

Was it before the French Fed had an inkling of the FB/C pair-up? The French Fed dumped Demougeot/LeMercier internally the season before last? before they snapped back, so the nonsense of the French Fed seems to be tribal.

 

[cholla]

Dupayage and Nabais are not at all a casualty of FB/C. France was already making it clear they were dumping them in favor of other teams (sometimes with much lesser skating skill, at that) long before the comeback happened.

True, they were ranked behind Lagouge/Caffa several times and it wasn't deserved. But I remember talking with them not long before we heard about FB/C partnership and they had plans until 2030. Last season Marie was no longer herself on the ice, the sparkle was gone. On top of being dumped by French judges (Demougeot/Le Mercier were dumped too at the time) I'm pretty certain that FB/C's return was the coup de grâce.

 

[Karen-W]

This isn't an official announcement, but... This is interesting. Patinage QC has published their Excellence, A, Next Gen & B skaters/teams on their IG today.

Patinage Artistique Québec ⛸ on Instagram: "Découvrez nos équipes de développement B et + 2026-2027! La relève est en marche et elle est prometteuse. 🌟🤩⚜ 🔗 Pour en savoir plus: rendez-vous sur le site web de Patinage Québec."

520 likes, 0 comments - patinageqc on April 29, 2026: "Découvrez nos équipes de développement B et + 2026-2027! La relève est en marche et elle est prometteuse. 🌟🤩⚜ 🔗 Pour en savoir plus: rendez-vous sur le site web de Patinage Québec.".

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Obviously, Laurin/Ethier are not listed but neither are Stellato-Dudek/Deschamps, which seems to be tacit confirmation they are done.

 

[Karen-W]

Julia Quattrochi/Etienne Lacasse (CAN) have ended their partnership. Both are seeking new partners.

Julia et Etienne on Instagram: "Hi everyone, After a very memorable season, we have decided to put an end to our partnership. Throughout this season, we quickly grew and developed, which allowed us to achieve great results and create memorable moment

117 likes, 8 comments - team.juetienne on April 29, 2026: "Hi everyone, After a very memorable season, we have decided to put an end to our partnership. Throughout this season, we quickly grew and developed, which allowed us to achieve great results and create memorable moments. This journey...

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[skateblessing]

This isn't an official announcement, but... This is interesting. Patinage QC has published their Excellence, A, Next Gen & B skaters/teams on their IG today.

Patinage Artistique Québec ⛸ on Instagram: "Découvrez nos équipes de développement B et + 2026-2027! La relève est en marche et elle est prometteuse. 🌟🤩⚜ 🔗 Pour en savoir plus: rendez-vous sur le site web de Patinage Québec."

520 likes, 0 comments - patinageqc on April 29, 2026: "Découvrez nos équipes de développement B et + 2026-2027! La relève est en marche et elle est prometteuse. 🌟🤩⚜ 🔗 Pour en savoir plus: rendez-vous sur le site web de Patinage Québec.".

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Obviously, Laurin/Ethier are not listed but neither are Stellato-Dudek/Deschamps, which seems to be tacit confirmation they are done.

Julia and Etienne is on that list.. which means you can trust the list either

 

[Karen-W]

Julia and Etienne is on that list.. which means you can trust the list either

Well, yes and no. All the signs are pointing toward Deanna & Max not competing next season.

 

[skateblessing]

Well, yes and no. All the signs are pointing toward Deanna & Max not competing next season.

Yeah, I was thinking more about the dance teams are not safe yet (Lala rumours still concerns me).

 

[Ikari]

Isn't this more a self-fulfilling prophecy than anything else? Lopareva and Brissaud could have had a good chance at a podium finish at the next Olys. But when you push everyone back then they don't.

It's funny how L/B scores took a dip as soon as Cizeron announced comeback
No wait, it's not funny.

 

[PRlady]

It's funny how L/B scores took a dip as soon as Cizeron announced comeback
No wait, it's not funny.

I was pleasantly surprised by how well they did at Worlds. They still should have finished a couple of places higher but it could have been much worse.

 

[Karen-W]

I was pleasantly surprised by how well they did at Worlds. They still should have finished a couple of places higher but it could have been much worse.

A couple places higher than 5th? Meaning on the podium? Alrighty then.

 

[PRlady]

A couple places higher than 5th? Meaning on the podium? Alrighty then.

Ahead of Smart and Fear, yes IMO. Not going to pick between them and Z/K as they are my two favorite teams.

(They finished 6th.)

 

[YukiNieve]

Japan, Ice Dance

Sumire Yoshida and Ibuki Ogahara have ended their 10-year partnership.

すみいぶ on Instagram: "ご報告です。 このたびすみいぶは、10年間ともに歩んできたアイスダンスのパートナーシップを卒業することとなりました。 氷の上で重ねてきた時間や経験は、私たちにとってかけがえのない宝物です。 吉田菫・小河原泉颯組をここまで支えてくださった皆さま、応援してくださった皆さまに心より感謝申し上げます。 これからはそれぞれのスケートの目標に向けて、頑張って参ります。 10年間の歩みに感謝を込めて、これからも前へ進んでいきたいと思います。 吉田菫/小河原泉

1,881 likes, 41 comments - sumiretoibuki on April 30, 2026: "ご報告です。 このたびすみいぶは、10年間ともに歩んできたアイスダンスのパートナーシップを卒業することとなりました。 氷の上で重ねてきた時間や経験は、私たちにとってかけがえのない宝物です。 吉田菫・小河原泉颯組をここまで支えてくださった皆さま、応援してくださった皆さまに心より感謝申し上げます。 これからはそれぞれのスケートの目標に向けて、頑張って参ります。 10年間の歩みに感謝を込めて、これからも前へ進んでいきたいと思います。 吉田菫/小河原泉颯...

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[Karen-W]

Rebecca Ghilardi has confirmed her retirement to the Bergamo News. Nothing is mentioned about Filippo Ambrosini's plans, so it's possible he could pop up with a new partner in the future.

Rebecca Ghilardi: "Ho dato tutto, mi ritiro a 26 anni. Voglio trasmettere ai bambini la passione per il ghiaccio"

Dopo Milano-Cortina la campionessa bergamasca lascia le gare: “Non ho rimpianti, che bello finire così al Forum. Ora mi piacerebbe trasmettere ciò che ho imparato ai più giovani. E in tv…”.

www.bergamonews.it

 

[Andrea82]

Rebecca Ghilardi has confirmed her retirement to the Bergamo News. Nothing is mentioned about Filippo Ambrosini's plans, so it's possible he could pop up with a new partner in the future.

Rebecca Ghilardi: "Ho dato tutto, mi ritiro a 26 anni. Voglio trasmettere ai bambini la passione per il ghiaccio"

Dopo Milano-Cortina la campionessa bergamasca lascia le gare: “Non ho rimpianti, che bello finire così al Forum. Ora mi piacerebbe trasmettere ciò che ho imparato ai più giovani. E in tv…”.

www.bergamonews.it

He wants to continue

Instagram

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[clairecloutier]

Beccari/Ambrosini??

 

[peibeck]

Is he capable of more than a sbs 2A? Wasn't Becarri the partner who was always injured when she skated with Guarise? They'd be a strikingly beautiful couple though.

 

[Karen-W]

Is he capable of more than a sbs 2A? Wasn't Becarri the partner who was always injured when she skated with Guarise? They'd be a strikingly beautiful couple though.

His 2As weren't the problem, nor were his 3Ss, usually, IIRC. Ghilardi was the one with the horrid leg wrap on the 2A and the perennially UR 3S.

 

[Private Citizen]

Rebecca Ghilardi's side-by-side jumps always looked like kamikaze missions. I'm amazed she was able to do the jumps as well as she did. She and Ambrosini should be very proud of what they've achieved together. With two European medals, several GP medals, and an Italian title, they've punched above their weight.

Ambrosini's wikipedia page says he's retired? Maybe an error or a trigger-happy fan. He is 33, so not sure he realistically has another Olympics in him.

 

[Belsornia]

Well, he’s younger than Guarise was when he and Beccari teamed up.

Has Beccari said that she’s looking for a new partner? I hope she’s able to continue but aware she’s had a tough time with injury the last couple of seasons.

 

[Cachoo]

Dupayage and Nabais are not at all a casualty of FB/C. France was already making it clear they were dumping them in favor of other teams (sometimes with much lesser skating skill, at that) long before the comeback happened.

Makes me ill...I liked them so much. We should have a portal like college basketball. I don't know how we'd do it but I want them to stay...somewhere.

 

[my little pony]

did canada get anything from france for Laurence?