If it was Nicky Slater talking about that lift, yeah that was appreciation for S/K. He already talked during SA about how very difficult and dangerous that lift is. And how impressive it is that Nikita can control it as well as he does. I agree, IMO it's a highlight of the program and I don't get why people think it's "safe" in any way? It's a very challenging lift, she changes positions, he's in a difficult position and changes directions and edge.He sounded actually appreciative towards them, I didn't register sarcasm tbh
Well, I slept through this. Yay for the top 2, sad for I/Z, and why did M/K withdraw? Also, how were K/M?
Well choosing the entries for the GPF has now got tough for the Dance event! With the results here and with what will probably be the results next week those to make it for sure will be W/P, C/L, C/B, S/S and H/D. Then there will be 3 teams S/K, B/S AND G/P all with a 2nd and a 3rd place. But because of G/P didn't get to skate their free dance they can't go on the total scores to decide. And that leaves 8 teams but only 7 spots! Will G/P get in over the lowest of the other 2 teams because they were in France?
And (let me say that without bitterness, just as I see it from the inside) soooo stereotypicalToday's best FD for me is Cappellinni/Lanotte! Weaver/Poje rightfully earned their title, but my heart is more drawn to C/L. I was not really a fan of their skating until this season, but I really love them now. I can picture a romantic scenery of Italy where the skaters are eating sweet Italian gelato and sitting near a fountain in a bright day during their performance. So lovely and vivid. :luv17:
And (let me say that without bitterness, just as I see it from the inside) soooo stereotypical
If they treated this in an abstract way and were in black or grey sombre clothes and portraying the emotions of the holocaust, I could take it. However, the literal clothes and the cheesy, OTT-ness of this is awful. It feels like they are doing Auschwitz On Ice.
The final flight were all good but I thought W/P were the best. I, and probably most people, love to be entertained in a giddy way, but a top notch FD doesn't have to be cute and funny to be high quality. I think W/P took quite a risk with their FD music choices and for me, it has paid off. In particular, seems the Dinah Washington/Max Richter mashup is proving to be a love it or hate it affair--count me as a lover!!!!!! But, even if the music choice is not one's cup of tea, Kaitlyn and Andrew are obviously pouring their hearts and souls into this program. It is absolutely stunning and imo the best work they've done to date.
Am I the first to point out that everyone in the FD got a -1 deduction on something? When was the last time this happened?