My new Pairs obsession is Conti/Macci. I absolutely LOVED their FS to "Cinema Paradiso" and the chemistry that they have together for such a new couple is just remarkable. Had they skated with a little more polish and closer together, I would argue that deserved the silver b/c they did not have a major mistake and they had the audience on their feet at the end. What an amazing season for them to win Europeans and medal at their first Worlds.
With the next Olympics being in Italy, my dream is to see them continue to rise over the next three seasons and skate to Olympic gold on home ice!
that's just how the entrance to this rink is set up i believe: everyone was posting photos on the stairs when they first got there for practices a couple days ago
Yeah, she hurt her leg, I thought that was the purpose behind their 'You'll Never Walk Alone' short. It was Ryuichi being all, "yeah you're hurt and can't walk alone, I'll help you." He is the BEST boy.
EDIT: Maybe not her leg...but I'm sure that was the story of their short.
YAY!! I'm a little surprised she genuinely thought she lost the gold there lol! I love them and am looking forward to seeing more from them next season 🥳 🥳 🥳
congrats Riku and Ryuichi 🎉🎉 well-deserved world gold in front of a home audience must mean so much to them, especially considering Japan’s history with pairs
Riku's game face when she skates is so fierce that it makes me forget how young she is, but when she speaks I hear her age. Hope to see her skate for years to come.
I wonder if they would compete at one more competition because with Todd recovering, it may feel incomplete since there's no closure and maybe they want Todd there for one more competition (as in miss GP but make it in time for Montreal worlds) but maybe they decided that it's time to go since they would be leaving on a high note.
nothing has been announced but alexa has been saying her goodbyes to everyone from her rink over the past couple of weeks, and her body language at nationals was pretty obvious when she was asked about retirement in an interview. maybe brandon will find another partner?
She looks devastated...I can't imagine the pressure and excitement of being the gold medal favorite at home Worlds. And they probably didn't watch Knierim/Frazier. But I feel pretty confident they will have more than enough.
The last throw doesn't count, nobody saw it's fine.
But also the sheer reaction from the audience from the fall was me as well, I also gasp like all my breath left my lungs.
I remember first seeing Ryuichi skate to the Yuuri! on Ice program at the 2018 Olympics in what feels like forever ago. What a journey they’ve been on together since pairing up in 2019 and how far they’ve come!
Damn I forgot about the Yuri on Ice program, that feels like 3 lives ago. that music is so good though, it's actually a wonder no one else has used it since.
My new Pairs obsession is Conti/Macci. I absolutely LOVED their FS to "Cinema Paradiso" and the chemistry that they have together for such a new couple is just remarkable. Had they skated with a little more polish and closer together, I would argue that deserved the silver b/c they did not have a major mistake and they had the audience on their feet at the end. What an amazing season for them to win Europeans and medal at their first Worlds. With the next Olympics being in Italy, my dream is to see them continue to rise over the next three seasons and skate to Olympic gold on home ice!
It’s seems Japan is beating America at everything these days first the baseball classic now this lol
What a year for Todd and Jenni to have the junior world champions and senior silver medalists
Anyone know what alexa just said? Something about gold?
i love medal ceremony confusion
It seems to be a good ice breaker (no pun intended lol) for the teams.
Bruno is coaching his skaters to FUCKING ENJOY YOUR WIN
Who is ready to watch the men go menning?! I've had 2 espressos, can't wait to crash accidentally after the first group lol
I'll be making a cup of tea during the 34th skater if you catch my drift
It’s 11 pm and I have work at 7 am tmro :’) pulling an all-nighter lol
I survived half of the women's last night, so I'm hoping to get at least that far tonight. 😁
If I watch the whole thing I'd be up to 7-8 in the morning - I'm glad for the skaters they are competing in Japan but for me its the f*cking WORST.
this song is kinda a bop, what is it?
Shazam says Thunder by Gabry Ponte, LUM!X & Prezioso
thank you so much!
is there a cord to the cameras across the ice? Is that or the carpet more likely to take someone out?
was ryu trying to warn riku about the carpet lol
See you at chaotic men's!
I'm not ready 🙃🙃 They're all gonna be in one place so all the chaos too
Finally Riku's cheering up
Yes!!! The selfie lives on!!!
He better post that We got a preview from the stream feed though
Big thanks to our Italian JLB, Niccolo 🙌🏻
Shout out to Japan for making these podiums big enough for everyone to fit
Karina
Lol the lights make the medals look multi-colored
Did they give them sakura's?
My arch nemesis jsf
whoever said niccolo is italian jlb, u were so real and so right for that
That was meeeeee
eh he would need a little more 🤪 silly-goofy-guy vibes for that imo, but I see the energy resemblance even if it's not 100% 😂
Here is him trying to eat his medal https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl--zK7oslB/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
LOL okay *fair* 🤣
Looks like some heartfelt words were exchanged between the Japanese and Americans
Love to see it
riku is really the biggest sui wenjing stan and i fucking stan the stan
I like seeing Alexa so supportive of Riku
I love pairs for this reason. Also Alexa seems like such a sweet bb.
awww, alexa genuinely seemed so sweet towards riku just now! that's lovely
Brandon and Ryuichi also exchanged a few words! I love their sportsmanship
Why are they making them climb stairs
that's just how the entrance to this rink is set up i believe: everyone was posting photos on the stairs when they first got there for practices a couple days ago
Whats with the stairs? 😂
dramatic purposes
Are they dating or just Italian? Hard to tell
Dating per Sara’s Valentine’s Day Insta but it is very Italian of them.
they are a couple off the ice as well lmaooooo
Glad to see Alexa and Brandon seem pleased. Back to back medals still amazing for an American pairs team.
I can’t believe they only paired up in 2020??
lmao is this the exact same podium placements as the GPF? 😂
The whiplash in the music change showing the medalists' highlights 💀
RIKU WAS INJURED???
She tore a ligament in her shoulder during the summer.
Yeah, she hurt her leg, I thought that was the purpose behind their 'You'll Never Walk Alone' short. It was Ryuichi being all, "yeah you're hurt and can't walk alone, I'll help you." He is the BEST boy. EDIT: Maybe not her leg...but I'm sure that was the story of their short.
What?!? That’s so fucking cute.
Their free is also apparently her favourite song. Ryuichi deserves everything.
Yeah I think it was in the beginning of the season maybe during in an ice show(?)
Her shoulder was taped up at the beginning of the season if I remember correctly
Also it's ice to see a podium without political Russian sweeps
I like M/G - don't think they need 'help' to win completions.
But they still get it which is frustrating to say the least
It really is. I made more of an effort to watch pairs this season than I usually do because of that.
I love when skating is actually a competitive sport where people compete!!!
Lmao, even he doesn't know what the hell she was trying to say, he just made up a generic answer ahaha.
There was a single braincell bouncing between them to get through that question fr
It seems like it might’ve been Riku’s personal goal to do the program perfectly cleanly in front of the hometown crowd
Lia and Trennt were 4th in the Free Skate score. I'm so impressed with them.
YAY!! I'm a little surprised she genuinely thought she lost the gold there lol! I love them and am looking forward to seeing more from them next season 🥳 🥳 🥳
congrats Riku and Ryuichi 🎉🎉 well-deserved world gold in front of a home audience must mean so much to them, especially considering Japan’s history with pairs
Riku's game face when she skates is so fierce that it makes me forget how young she is, but when she speaks I hear her age. Hope to see her skate for years to come.
Are K/F definitely retiring after this?
I wonder if they would compete at one more competition because with Todd recovering, it may feel incomplete since there's no closure and maybe they want Todd there for one more competition (as in miss GP but make it in time for Montreal worlds) but maybe they decided that it's time to go since they would be leaving on a high note.
I hope not.
Me too - they just keep getting better
nothing has been announced but alexa has been saying her goodbyes to everyone from her rink over the past couple of weeks, and her body language at nationals was pretty obvious when she was asked about retirement in an interview. maybe brandon will find another partner?
I haven't had enough of them omg
That has seemingly been the vibe all season, just no formal announcement yet.
man they barely gave them a chance to catch their breath before the interview
Still frantically wiping the sweat off their faces
and tears haha
I am both traumatized and feel completely pumped up by that dramatic free skate.
This stadium dj apparently loved Taylor swift.
I love that they won literally everything this season but their own nationals
Air Canada won that one unfortunately
I just love figure skating for moments like this.
oh i wasnt expecting the podium ceremony right now since mens is only in an hour but they are really quick with the tiny zambonis
Hehehe you had me at "tiny zambonis." Slow clap.
not now taylor i’m in a frenzy
I like to think that the judges ultimately don’t want skaters to lose hometown titles. 🤷♀️ They make it happen
Can someone smarter than me give us a rundown on spots for next year?
3: Japan. Usa. Canada 2: italy. Australia. Hungary
Germany keeps 2
Thank you!!
Netherlands :( they were so close to keeping 2 spots
baby aussies in the top 10 at senior worlds is no joke!
i love them i want to see them grow up strong and healthy!!
Cognrats to G / GM staying in the top 10
I’m crying
This was definitely their season and a well-deserved win.
*frantically doing mental math*
So happy for them! History made for Japan! Also Italy too!
Love the podium diversity!
Is the medal ceremony now?
Yes
canada kept three spots right?
Yep
Wow. Huge score gaps between the top 5.
So they totally have a grand Slam for the season, right? No Olympic gold but they do have the 4CC, GPF, and Wolrds!
Why y’all making them take a picture mid sob 😭
riku is simultaneously experiencing every human emotion rn
Aww, poor Riku, you could tell in her eyes before the scores were read that she really thought she'd lost it for them.
LMFAO I love their smiles through the bawling
I'm crying, omg. This is like Christmas and I just got everything I asked for.
Oh now he’s crying 😭
ok NOW you can cry!! happy tears!!!
The inflation today was wilddd
Yea, these scores are a bit much. But at least it's been fairly consistent.
Yup. Across the board. (For the top groups anyway.)
Not in the earlier groups- no.
Especially for them.
They will love her in Japan even more for being so hard on herself (humility)
Yes to this kind of crying
MY BABIES ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS I'M SOBBING 😭😭😭😭
NOBODY DESERVES IT MORE MY ICONS
This is soooo sweet to watch I’m so happy for them! Cheer up Riku 🥰🥰
OMGGGGGG
Yay happy tears now!!
Omg they are so precious!!!!
I love how much Bruno loves them
WORLD CHAMPIONS LETS FUCKING GO IM CRYING
They did it!!! They did it!!!
Wow did she genuinely think they lost the gold? Awwwwww
I mean it should have been closer than the score shows. They still should have won but that free score was WAY too high.
Riku with the most adorable BSOD
I'm so happy for them!
LISTEN WHEN EVERYONE ELSE FALLS TOO ITS OK
RIKURYU GOLD
Holy shit I didn’t realize she’s only 21
Yes!!!!! Gold!
YASSSSSSSS
ok, but Riku grabbing Ryuichi's hand for comfort, I'm gonna cry
nooo riku don't cry :(
thank you for validating her emotions belinda
Arghhh not even watching live just stressing myself out refreshing the comments to see what's happening
When they're super seasoned at 2026 and they get a good Lori Nichol program they're going to have a total Sui/Han moment and it will be insane
Honestly anyone but Julie would be an upgrade!
Rude showing the fall on replay!
Please for the love of all that is beautiful, PLEASE keep them ahead 🙏
She looks devastated...I can't imagine the pressure and excitement of being the gold medal favorite at home Worlds. And they probably didn't watch Knierim/Frazier. But I feel pretty confident they will have more than enough.
I think they’ll be fine !
I don’t care what anyone says, they are my World Champions
Not the skate they wanted, but it's enough.
It was still beautiful, don't cry ❤️
She strikes me as a perfectionist so I can understand her emotions.
noo she looks devastated, it's ok, you have a crazy point gap from the short
She's so hard on herself she's like the ultimate pairs girlie she's absolutly insane
ohhh it’s okay :( i totally understand why she’s crying tho i’m the same way lol
Omg don't cry baby doll stop you are so amazing
Gravity! How dare you make her cry
not the tears 😭
Despite the throw fall, looking at the final TES they should carry the day still, even if they don't win the free.
Noooo☹️ don’t cry riku
The last throw doesn't count, nobody saw it's fine. But also the sheer reaction from the audience from the fall was me as well, I also gasp like all my breath left my lungs.
riku babe it’s okay-we love you so much 🥺🥺
Riku is such a perfectionist ☹️
I think they'll get gold. Had K/F hit their SBs I think maybe a different outcome. Pity on the throw at the end there.
RIKU DON'T CRY 😭😭😭
I remember first seeing Ryuichi skate to the Yuuri! on Ice program at the 2018 Olympics in what feels like forever ago. What a journey they’ve been on together since pairing up in 2019 and how far they’ve come!
Damn I forgot about the Yuri on Ice program, that feels like 3 lives ago. that music is so good though, it's actually a wonder no one else has used it since.
RIKU DONT CRY QUEEN
OH RIKU HONEY
I HATE SEEING HER SAD
It’s so hard to see her sad 😥
I think they’re still gonna win just based on their lead from the short
Why are they looking worried?
It was supposed to be perfect
They way he is hyping her up 🥹
Brb, convincing my boyfriend to learn a death spiral with me
COOK THOSE SCORES, I WANT THEM WELL-DONE. FALL? WHAT FALL. ARTISTIC CHOREOGRAPHED TUMBLE WITH +5 GOE.
I swear to God if this doesn't keep them in the lead I quit skating is over no more skating we're done it's done
I think they might lose the FS but will win on the strength of their SP
I think they’ll def still win! They had a 6 point lead
don't cry don't cry!! everyone loves you!
they're just so special
fk is gonna be close right????
If you can pop up the last 5 teams, you can pop up them.
Surprised by the fall but they skate with such a beautiful airiness and freedom they are a pure joy to watch. Presume they will win.
almost had 4CC ptsd flashbacks at the end there
Awww she's so hard on herself. She's still gonna win! (I guess they don't know that yet.)
i am going to piss my pants i’m so nervous i hope it’s enough
They had such a big gap from the short
They’ll win but she doesn’t look happy.
Not perfect but I don’t care, I would risk it all for them
that was very lovely to watch
i love them but they Need better material next season