The Gala - Put a sweater on that rat!

[mtnskater]

Cool acrobatic moves from the Spider-Man guy! Bravo.

 

[Matryeshka]

That was a lot more interesting than the local synchro team. Ilia is going to be stealing some of those moves in an FD near you, I can see it now.

 

[Wyliefan]

I liked that kid! Who was he? I've been in and out and didn't get to hear what Mark said about him.

 

[victorskid]

I liked that kid! Who was he? I've been in and out and didn't get to hear what Mark said about him.

Sebastian Mendez

 

[Wyliefan]

Sebastian Mendez

Yeah, I saw the name, but is he a competitive skater or a show skater or a gymnast on skates or ... ?

 

[victorskid]

Yeah, I saw the name, but is he a competitive skater or a show skater or a gymnast on skates or ... ?

Ted said that he is not a competitive skater although he has skated in the past (not sure how much) - he enjoys trying out acrobatic stuff on the ice apparently.

 

[Spikefan]

I am behind as I need the FF button. Aggressive Kao is amazing but I thought he was going to throw out every part of his body during that. Save some for 2026 kid, I need you in Milan.

 

[Aceon6]

Note to the skaters in the first half… OK, you had your one shot at treakly dreck. Any repeat will cause you to lose your honorarium. Warmest regards, the LOC.

 

[Wyliefan]

Matteo's going to be the one to give us a proper show.

 

[Desperado]

Not for the first time, but I am so not into European humor on ice. Rizzo

 

[Spikefan]

Those better be signed.

 

[Sylvia]

Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” is becoming popular among figure skaters this season - first song in Mae’s EX! Love the upbeat 2nd half!

 

[Desperado]

Woo hoo!! Maé-Bérénice finally brings the party to the ice!

 

[Wyliefan]

MBM was SPARKLY!

 

[Wyliefan]

Okay, again, we need THIS Liam Kapeikis in competition!

 

[~tapdancer~]

MBM was SPARKLY!

And those were the whitest skate boots I've ever seen! She takes care of them.

 

[Sylvia]

Greased Lightnin’ is a great vehicle for Liam! New EX yay!!

ETA:

Moana is back! ( highlight in the Nebelhorn Trophy gala)

 

[Wyliefan]

This costume ...

 

[mtnskater]

Now this Moana program is tacky as hell and I like it
Lin Manuel Miranda catchy tunes.

 

[Sylvia]

Sept. 23:

Janse van Rensburg comes out skating to "How Far I'll Go" from Moana, joined by a scary wigged & crazy costumed Steffan (eta that he took the wig off later, whew) !! He skated to “You’re Welcome.”

Jennifer then brought out her dog (audience liked that!) and they skated a brief encore to "How Far I'll Go."

 

[Wyliefan]

Maddie's turn to be a cat.

 

[~tapdancer~]

Totally loved that Moana!

 

[Sylvia]

Dog person Schizas is skating a cat EX!

 

[mtnskater]

Cat themed programs are the best

Surprised my two cats sleeping next to me on the couch aren’t waking up to Madeleine

 

[Wyliefan]

She may be a dog person, but this program really suits her! Wish the camera would get in there so we could see more of the detail. Long shots really don't work with gala lighting.

 

[Wyliefan]

I've never seen Austin Powers, so the Hungarians' routine isn't doing much for me.

 

[~tapdancer~]

I think the Hungarians are too good for such a tacky exhibition...I am not a fan of Austin Powers. But I like them.

 

[Wyliefan]

Oh good, I just have time to watch Kazuki's number before I have to make a phone call!

 

[mtnskater]

I didn’t know Tomono could do such a good Russian split.

 

[Wyliefan]

His speed and power in that program are just crazy. I wish I could borrow a little of his energy.