Please stop the negative thought... They were better ... so they are progressing ... I don't think is something to do with there technic (or coachs ... I liked Max in there team) .. they didn't change that much to lose the technic .. the problem is in there mind .. in the SP it seems lack of concentration ...or maybe a mental defeat for some reason...maybe because of the lost in the olympics and then worlds ... they weren't ready for that kind of results... and them you have all juniors rasing stars in seniors and you have to deal with that ( a strange situation for them ... they were the 4-3 team , then 2, then 1 but they never had a direct real competition in any phase)
True, true. I wonder if the news media in Russia is less than kind to them? I mean obviously they don't read Golden Skate, but if similar comments have been made there, it can't do much for their confidence.
Speaking of... Did you notice they were the faces of the event so to speak? I mean their photo was on the passes and everything! Which, when you think about it is a bit awkward. Other skaters have had this too - like Yuzu and. Zhenya Med, but still, talk about pressure!
Or maybe people are trying to change to much of who they are and they are lost ... maybe they were more happy skating to candyman ( with the yellow costume ... and yes I liked there program ...) .. who knows ... but I think by nationals they will be ready ( maybe is better not going to GPF)
OMG, I liked Candyman too! (Sometimes I thought I was the only one!) Yeah, the song wasn't the best, but I did so love the polkadot theme.
I also enjoyed their other "different" programs, like the Lord of the Dance and the Electro swing and even I Feel Good
Like a lot of people found it difficult to believe T/M enjoyed such music, but maybe they do? They look very serious, but perhaps they like letting their hair down with perky music choices?
Although of course their current programs for this season are really good, but perhaps they can try something different again next year.
I did read on Golden Skate's Insta that in their post-FS interview they mentioned having a plan. Perhaps they're learning some new stuff already?
Unfortunately, I've realised that time zones and work tomorrow mean I can't stay up to watch Gala. I look forward to looking up Zhenya and Vovan's Ex first thing tomorrow.