Davis and White not competing next year

[dress]

In an interview with NBC, they say they won't be back next year. They keep the door open for 2018.

http://olympictalk.nbcsports.com/20...ie-white-figure-skating-ice-dancing-comeback/

IMO, I would be very surprised if they come back for 2018 after missing 2 seasons, but we never know.

 

[gravy]

I don't see them returning either. It's easier for them to get endorsements if they play the "we're not exactly retired" card.

 

[Jammers]

They are done.

 

[LisaM]

I would have been more surprised if they were.

 

[Flaya]

It is not a surprise.

I am not a huge fan of these "come backs" for the Olympics only, but it's their right. I do not think they'd win though.

 

[xibsuarz]

Well, it was to be expected, unfortunately. They're in retirement age and have already won everything, Nats, Worlds, Olympics. I doubt they'll make it to 2018.

 

[Crossover]

Nothing special. Kind of expected.

 

[surimi]

I half-expected to hear that. The selfish part of me wants them to come back for a goodbye season though, no matter which one.

 

[Florencito]

NID. And actually, can't even say I'm missing them. V/M, on the other hand, if they come back and change coaches... but still not gonna happen next season.

 

[iluvtodd]

I'm not surprised by this announcement. I do hope they get many opportunities to skate in shows.

 

[noskates]

Charlie is getting married. Both have commitments as well as school. I never thought they would compete this coming year but they were interviewed very recently and stated they hadn't made up their minds about the following year. I found Ice Dancing boring without them this year.

 

[nocturnalis]

Anyone who has the requirements for the SD next season is not shocked.

 

[samson]

Anyone who has the requirements for the SD next season is not shocked.

As a still learning viewer of Ice Dance, I'm curious do the new SD requirements play opposite to their strengths?

While coming back to competition would be a bear for sure, based on what we saw this season, I'm not convinced any team could come close to them or Voir if they decided to come back.

On the other hand, this isn't all that surprising. Even if they never come back for 2018, leaving the door open probably makes them just that bit more commercially interesting, and they both have so much going. Between weddings, and shows, and new deals with companies like Vera Bradley I gotta imagine they have a lot that would make finding the room for competition training difficult.

 

[Sophie-Anna]

A bit off-topic, but Charlie said wedding will be on April? It should be soon right? I hope we will see some photos on Instagram

 

[brushalley]

A bit off-topic, but Charlie said wedding will be on April? It should be soon right? I hope we will see some photos on Instagram

I'm sure I read somewhere it's April 25th.

 

[Mrs. P]

Or maybe they really don't know for sure. No point of retiring if there's even a smidgen's chance of a desire to return to competition.

That said, I do think it will be hard for them to come back. It sounds like they've really enjoyed the post-skating lifestyle.

 

[Coltrocks12]

Article says wedding is April 25, Meryl is a bridesmaid, and in the interview she confirmed that she indeed is seeing someone (not Maks) but wouldn't name him. It was confirmation of what we discussed in earlier threads about DWTS. I am not surprised that they aren't competing. Would be surprised if either them or Tessa/Scott came back. Too much time away, getting up in age, have life commitments outside of skating, and have already won everything.

 

[slider11]

I am not surprised that Meryl and Charlie are not competing next year. Their plates are very full with many diverse projects. But not so sure about Tessa and Scott. They may be tempted to take on the French. If so, I would most definitely think it would be sans Marina. But who would be best as their coaches/mentors?

 

[Mrs. P]

I am not surprised that Meryl and Charlie are not competing next year. Their plates are very full with many diverse projects. But not so sure about Tessa and Scott. They may be tempted to take on the French. If so, I would most definitely think it would be sans Marina. But who would be best as their coaches/mentors?

There's been a lot of speculation that they could end up with the same coaches of Papadakis/Cizeron. If that chatter became reality, it would be quite interesting to see how that would affect P/C's status.

 

[ice coverage]

There's been a lot of speculation that they could end up with the same coaches of Papadakis/Cizeron. If that chatter became reality, it would be quite interesting to see how that would affect P/C's status.

For those who don't know:
When Tessa and Scott were just young kids who were rising stars, Marie-France and Patrice were their mentors/teammates/competitors on Team Canada. They all have been friends for many, many years.
So if Virtue/Moir return to competition and if they turn to Dubreuil/Lauzon for coaching, it would not be a case of V/M deciding to parachute in and work with whoever the heck are coaching the new world champs.
(I know you know all this context, Mrs. P. Giving it here for those who don't. )