Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir #48: Long Time Running

[ximianKernel]

As I posted earlier, I watch a program of their's every evening before I hit the sack. Lately, I have had a wonderful time watching MR looking for different aspects of their skating. I have looked specifically for edges one time, then facial expressions, then shimmy and whole body movement, and last night I concentrated on their hand holds and all the marvelous changes they went through that were so smooth and so appropriate to the part of the music they were expressing. They turn programs into masterpieces! Too much to fully take in while viewing them a time or two. I am so glad I saw them skate their Olympic programs live in Vancouver right before the Olympics. It is a privilege to watch them practice. They are both so amazing!!

Speaking of details. One thing that I like to point out, which is pretty much trivial but an interesting detail by itself is how they choreograph their twizzle sets. Since 2010-2011 season when they do three twizzles per set to try to get Level 4. They will vary the rotation of their twizzles between their SD and FD. If say they do a CounterClock, Clockwise, CounterClock on the SD. Their FD will have it opposite (Clockwise, Counterclock, Clockwise). Yes it is trivial and not a lot of skaters even bother with it since it does not make a difference in scoring, but I like how they even pay attention to varying that detail. The only year they did not have that variation was during the 2016-17 season

 

[ximianKernel]

In my dream world Tessa and Scott's choices/characters would be put together. I hate the glitzy, superficial entertainment world and honestly side-eye Tessa for hustling so much to get a foot in this door. I much more prefer Scott's dream of wanting to coach and work for B2ten. However, I am a fan of Tessa and Scott and want to see as much as possible of them. I don't get this with Scott's choice but with Tessa's. So, in my dream world, both of them would work with young skaters and be filmed while doing it for a real documentary / (serious) TV show.

By the way, does anyone have a video of Tessa's whole "Your morning" show segment? I only found bits and pieces on youtube and the link for the whole thing had sound issues half way through it.

I found this
https://www.pscp.tv/w/1nAJERROYVYxL

However, scrubbing through that video, you are not missing much since the three clips available on youtube (the opening segment, the cooking segment and the fashion segment) were the only ones Tessa was on camera. The only one that is missing is the closing segment where the host pretty much thanked her for spending time with them and Tessa mentioning that Scott texted her words of encouragement

plus this Facebook live chat (not shown on TV)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdFXxURLr-8

and the Panel discussion about snacking in the movies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM-oLQfhfoI

 

[Kmeki]

Can’t believe this is going to be my first post. I’ve lurked on this board for years and never felt the need to post. However, I just wanted to share this with those who are upset at Tessa and want to see Scott do solo ventures. He did do a photo shoot for Saffron Road recently https://virtuemoirgifs.tumblr.com/post/172324663148/scott-moir-for-saffron-road.
Tessa isn’t the only one doing stuff on her own Scott is as well. They’re both taking advantage of the opportunities they’ve earned, as they should.

 

[dramagrrl]

Scott looks great in the fashion shoot!

I also hate celebrity/reality TV and "women's shows", but I definitely don't fault Tessa for taking advantage of the CTV takeover opportunity. If she suddenly became the co-host of one of those shows, I probably wouldn't really keep tabs on it just because she was hosting (especially since I don't even own a TV set), and yes, I would think that she could do much better than a job like that, but I wouldn't dislike her or trash her for it. For people who are comparing their PR to DW, I would say, uh, what DW PR? After they won in Sochi, the only things I've heard from them since are a) Meryl on DWTS (was Charlie on it too, but eliminated early? I can't even remember), b) both of them skating with US SOI and c) Charlie marrying Tanith and having a baby, and d) Charlie doing commentary. If they've done any other PR together, I completely missed it, and I'm a huge ice dance fan who actually keeps up with skating outside of Olympic years, so my guess is the general public would not have caught any major PR opportunities from them that I didn't know about.

 

[Japanfan]

Tessa and cooking, I would never have thought she really knew much about cooking. Consider that she has been an athlete for over 20 years and her main focus has been on things like what to eat, when, how much. I would venture to say also that others encouraged her to focus on what was important while an athlete and cooking for oneself didn't make the grade. It could also be that she hasn't had the desire to learn to cook ... at least for now

I would think that skaters don't have much time to devote to cooking during their competitive career, especially given that they are on the road a lot. And if they do cook, it's probably something basic like broiled fish or chicken and steamed vegetables.

However, Megan Duhamel has a passion for food as a vegan and writes a lot of it at her website, as well as posts recipes. I recall her writing or saying in an interview that she liked to bring baked vegan goodies to the rink. So she obviously finds time for cooking.

 

[Emdee]

Fashion and entertainment TV would be a natural fit for Tessa. I could see her having her own show down the road. On the other hand it may be she is searching for her personal fit for the next phase of her life. She should evaluate and test every opportunity and see what suits her. She may not like any of them and do something different.

One should also consider that they are done with all this shipping and are looking to establish themselves as individuals who skate together. By each doing what is important to them but coming together for CSOI etc they are really underlining this.

That being said they have a challenging schedule of performances. Hope they come back to the CNE as I would love to see them again. Only go to the CNE to see TS, eat carnival food and buy shawls!

 

[overedge]

It's so obvious that agents don't think Scott is good partner for Tessa off the ice. They just don't wanna build anything for the pair. Only for her. And I'm sure that's how she sees herself too. And I'm sure he knows that. That's why he is so silent. IMHO

Scott and Tessa do lots of things together off the ice, which you don't seem to have noticed.

 

[Shayii]

We all have our opinions which is fine but it’s interesting to me that people are upset with Tessa for liking the “glamor and glitz” life or whatever. To me it’s like so what if she does it doesn’t make her less of a person. Like I said earlier I’m actually much like Tessa in that aspect, yet my chosen profession is in the medical field. Just because you’re interested in that doesn’t make you stupid. Scott is not mad at Tessa and she doesn’t think she’s better than him. I think Tessa sums up this transitional phase up well:

“To be able to squeeze Scott’s hand or give him a wink or talk to him during our performances… I can’t imagine ever taking the ice without him. And I think that’s a testament to the partnership that we’ve worked so hard to build. But off the ice, we’re such different people, so it’s a natural evolution for me to pursue various ventures. We support each other in that way, but it is interesting. Like doing interviews, I’m used to turning to him and having us finish each other’s sentences. I miss having my partner in crime for that.”

 

[VGThuy]

I think some in this thread need to realize Tessa is her own individual with her own interests and ambitions and need to let go of your preconceived notion of who you wanted Tessa to be or your possessiveness about how she should act, how she should live, and who she should be (and be with). She's not some Mary Sue character and her life is not a fan fic you're reading where you self-insert yourself into the story. She also needs to forge a career beyond Scott if they have divergent long-term goals and paths. He'll always be part of her life in some way and vice versa. But it's also healthy for her to explore her options individually as well as with Scott.

 

[Danidin]

I think some in this thread need to realize Tessa is her own individual with her own interests and ambitions

Everyone knows that. Not everyone likes her interests and ambitions. And not everyone has to.

 

[ximianKernel]

Someone pointed out, that one of Tessa's earring was precariously loose at the end of their FD program. I can't help thinking they been performing midway with that earring just hanging on. That would have been a 1 point deduction if it fell off the ice

https://i.imgur.com/0XwuxoS.jpg

 

[VGThuy]

Everyone knows that. Not everyone likes her interests and ambitions. And not everyone has to.

You don't have to like it, but judging from your past posts, you seem personally invested in Tessa and Scott as a duo and are personally affronted and betrayed just from the simple fact that Tessa is doing things without Scott. It all stems from your ideas of what Tessa should be and how she needs to attach herself to Scott in public in perpetuity. That's a serious "you" problem that has nothing to do with Tessa or her career choices going forward.

 

[elisa_p]

Someone pointed out, that one of Tessa's earring was precariously loose at the end of their FD program. I can't help thinking they been performing midway with that earring just hanging on. That would have been a 1 point deduction if it fell off the ice

https://i.imgur.com/0XwuxoS.jpg

I never noticed this before in all the times I've rewatched this performance! It's crazy to see that...I don't even know how it's managing to hang on there. Luck was definitely on their side at these games...and I'm uber grateful.

 

[Excidra]

Just dissapointed that Tessa like all this glamour and fake on TV. To be like others she talked before she didn't watch TV and now she is all about photoshoots and TV shows. Is this real? No.
Happy to see Scott working with CanSkate. Tessa will not, this is not about to be famouse and made money.
DW didn't spend all time together, but you will not see them try too hard to not work with the same project together, not to made photos together, when you have good time with your friends. For me it's look like Tessa ashamed Scott, he isn't good enough for her in buisness.
When she was asked about best moment from Scott didn't she have nothing during 20 years, then pay attention again to drunk Scott at hockey game? Look's like he felt uncomfortable when people start talking about this moment, why did she need to bring this back? Of couse this ia Scott's problem he did this, but if she is his friend, why not to try to forget about this?

This is just ridiculous to me. Skaters work very hard for years to be able to enjoy the fruits of their labour. For any one to be upset with Tessa, who understands that one can't skate forever, for looking to possibly transition to a new career, is completely out of touch with reality.

This is her life and if she fakes it for the camera, fake it until you make it is the name of the game in the industry she is in now, in hopes getting another opportunity to appear on television, then how can anyone knock her down for that? Who wouldn't want to be a tv personality making millions? She is young and beautiful, just what the entertainment industry is looking for.

 

[Shayii]

Sigh we need some light in this thread. If people watch some of their interviews and really pay attention, they’ll realize some of the things they’re suggesting is ludicrous. That Tessa thinks she’s better than Scott, that he thinks so too and that’s why he’s silent. Whatever that means lol. I don’t think they’re be disingenuous when they talk about their career, partnership and each other.
http://icevirtuemoir.tumblr.com/post/172070388740/weve-spent-twenty-years-working-hard-on-this
http://scottandtess.tumblr.com/post/171693978748/tessa-scott-on-cp24-breakfast

 

[Vera Costa]

Nah, this isn't about fame and the entertainment industry. If Scott had been the one doing photo shoots and interviews, there wouldn't have been a peep about this. Misogyny is alive and well.

 

[pani]

This is just ridiculous to me. Skaters work very hard for years to be able to enjoy the fruits of their labour. For any one to be upset with Tessa, who understands that one can't skate forever, for looking to possibly transition to a new career, is completely out of touch with reality.

This is her life and if she fakes it for the camera, fake it until you make it is the name of the game in the industry she is in now, in hopes getting another opportunity to appear on television, then how can anyone knock her down for that? Who wouldn't want to be a tv personality making millions? She is young and beautiful, just what the entertainment industry is looking for.

Maybe some people is more then this?
I can't imaging Gaby Papadakiz will be doing something like this. But you will tell - we didn't know, what will happened after PC will win OF and 7 WCh, so I agree, will wait and see.

 

[pani]

Sigh we need some light in this thread. If people watch some of their interviews and really pay attention, they’ll realize some of the things they’re suggesting is ludicrous. That Tessa thinks she’s better than Scott, that he thinks so too and that’s why he’s silent. Whatever that means lol. I don’t think they’re be disingenuous when they talk about their career, partnership and each other.
http://icevirtuemoir.tumblr.com/post/172070388740/weve-spent-twenty-years-working-hard-on-this
http://scottandtess.tumblr.com/post/171693978748/tessa-scott-on-cp24-breakfast

All the time Scott talked about how she is better, then him. Since Latin SD, when he said at the beginning of the season, that he thought nobody watching at him at all. But they won in SD over DW only when Scott came on first role.
Then I remember interview after Sochi on TV (in that time they did interviews only together, nobody interesting of one half of this team), they were asked about what they like most about their appearance? And what Scott said about himself? Nothing. Which was sad.
I don't know, when this become only about Tessa. I think after she found new agenda from Manifesto, who never pay attention to Scott.
Do you think if he did photoshoot for local store he didn't want to do this for bigger company? And what about Molson? Why she got it? Because team won all this medals, but when it's Tessas contracts of co use its all about her.
I missed that times when VM were judge on what they are doing on ice, but not by there interviews and photoshoots.
Who bring her on the podium, when she couldn't walk, gained weight, had stop in programs? But for P hotoshoots she become feet, in good shape, lost weight.

 

[Emdee]

Pani, there is no arguing with you, you are tilting at windmills. We will have to agree to disagree on this.

We have been together for a wonderful ride, hurting when they were hurting, exulting with them when they won.

So far I dont think any team comes close. I love different things in different teams but no one team enchants me like these two do.

 

[muffinplus]

I guess we need all this bitching about Tessa because it's only been a month since the season ended, carry on ...

 

[Twilight1]

Of couse, only Star is Tessa, who is Scott (A man must been ignore). But the fact is more people have question where is Scott, then enjoy this TV shows
That's why I wish to see Scott with gf and coaching and don't care about Tessa anymore, sorry, just because I love figure skating, ice dancing, but not TV reality shows and сelebrities.

I know this might come as a surprise to you... but I don't think they care how you feel about them.

They owe us NOTHING and what they choose to do is not up to you.

And frankly if your interest is only in Scott. Perhaps you can start an uber thread for him, and let the rest of us celebrate the next stage in their lives as a team and single people living single lives.

Editted to add...

If people don't think V&M created fake art on ice, you are fooling yourselves. They perfected the art of taking characters to the ice. Moulin Rouge is the very epitome of it. The glitz, the glamour, the off ice photo shoots, the photo ops, the shmoozing. It is all fake made to look real.

Tessa AND Scott did that for 2 decades. If you can't recognize the fakeness of their art and actually bought into the characters... that is just silly.

I adore Tessa and Scott the skaters. I have no idea who they are in real life nor do I believe that I have any right to force them to entertain me for another 10-20 years. Their values are their own. Their lives are their own and if people want to write off Tessa because she is not who you want her to be or do what you want her to do... that is actually a reflection on you.

Were you even a real fan to begin with?

 

[pani]

I know this might come as a surprise to you... but I don't think they care how you feel about them.

They owe us NOTHING and what they choose to do is not up to you.

And frankly if your interest is only in Scott. Perhaps you can start an uber thread for him, and let the rest of us celebrate the next stage in their lives as a team and single people living single lives.

Yes, and you could open Tessa thread. But where you will discuss how bad is there new ex? ( I like it, but look like you like more housewives shows in the morning).
I like this show in 2014
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hvXS8lO00MU
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=etjxJ1lmjzw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5MNc35nmRgM

 

[Twilight1]

Why would I need to open a seperate thread when I am a fan of the TEAM?

 

[kittysk8ts]

Everyone knows that. Not everyone likes her interests and ambitions. And not everyone has to.

Hey newbie, don't be disrespectful to @VIETgrlTerifa !

 

[Judy]

All the time Scott talked about how she is better, then him. Since Latin SD, when he said at the beginning of the season, that he thought nobody watching at him at all. But they won in SD over DW only when Scott came on first role.
Then I remember interview after Sochi on TV (in that time they did interviews only together, nobody interesting of one half of this team), they were asked about what they like most about their appearance? And what Scott said about himself? Nothing. Which was sad.
I don't know, when this become only about Tessa. I think after she found new agenda from Manifesto, who never pay attention to Scott.
Do you think if he did photoshoot for local store he didn't want to do this for bigger company? And what about Molson? Why she got it? Because team won all this medals, but when it's Tessas contracts of co use its all about her.
I missed that times when VM were judge on what they are doing on ice, but not by there interviews and photoshoots.
Who bring her on the podium, when she couldn't walk, gained weight, had stop in programs? But for P hotoshoots she become feet, in good shape, lost weight.

Ok Pani - I can guarantee you that Scott got a beer fridge too from Molsen. They send them out all the time. Just because Tessa went on a talk shoe immediately labels her as feeling she is better then him? Come on. Scott is an equal partner in their skating .. it’s really crazy that you as a long time fan have turned against her for an appearance on a show.

As for the weight gain - that was all muscle. It was likely the only thing she could do during her recovery from surgery.

At the moment they are touring through Canada and I trust they are having a great time.

 

[lauravvv]

Everyone knows that. Not everyone likes her interests and ambitions. And not everyone has to.

One thing is not liking something that they/one of them do/does off the ice, another thing is stating that you won't be watching Tessa (meaning, Tessa and Scott because they skate together) skating anymore if she comes back to it because of that. This is something that goes much further than merely disliking Tessa's current ventures off the ice. Not to mention, if you were a real fan of them as a team of skaters, you would know that they haven't left skating (they have an extensive schedule of skating shows planned this year, as some have already noted, and I am sure that's not the end of it), so Tessa has nothing to "return to" in that way for now.

There. I usually keep silent, just reading posts by others, and "liking" those I agree with/find interesting, but, when I see posts like yours (and also pani's), it becomes too difficult to stay silent. You have definitely crossed a line.

 

[IoanaC]

Jeez, this thread has gone off the rails. Thank you, @Fizz, @VIETgrlTerifa & others who make an effort to bring some reason into it...

 

[kittysk8ts]

Jeez, this thread has gone off the rails. Thank you, @Fizz, @VIETgrlTerifa & others who make an effort to bring some reason into it...

Right? Such irrationality and rudeness by some supposed fans. Makes me sad.

 

[chantilly]

I don’t remember any criticism like this when Tessa was doing her jewelry line and promoting it on TV, or her dove campaign.

This is ridiculous, bizarre and incredibly off putting,

Both of you are dangerously close to bashing, bringing up Tessa’s weight is one example,

I have been so irritated in the past with the irrationality of Ubers in this thread, but this is beginning to making me very angry. So much so that I’m starting to think about leaving this thread behind.

The ignore feature will probably not be enough for me.

 

[elisa_p]

This thread is also making me very sad. They finally won the olys and after Sochi I would think we would still be on a high instead of critiquing Tessa’s choices in a way that brings up everything from her so called weight gain to her personal life. Honestly if they’re disappointing some ppl so much and to this degree then maybe it’s best to stop being a fan of them and move on to another dance team.