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French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron brushed off the Olympic scoring controversy surrounding their 2026 Milan gold, saying they could have scored higher and that a French judge’s near-eight-point boost helped them beat Madison Chock and Evan Bates. The ISU defended the scoring system, Chock and Bates called for more transparency, and the United States did not appeal the result.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates will not file an appeal over the Milan 2026 ice-dance results after a controversy over a French judge's scoring in favor of Beaudry and Cizeron. The 24-hour window to appeal has passed, though US Figure Skating could still send a letter of concern to the ISU as the skaters focus on supporting the sport's future.
France's newly formed ice-dancing pair Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry captivate Olympic audiences with a Vogue-inspired routine, but their ascent is entwined with a troubled history: Cizeron's former partner Gabriella Papadakis published a memoir accusing him of controlling behavior and was later fired by NBC, while Fournier Beaudry's partner Nikolaj Sørensen faced a lengthy sexual-misconduct case and an unsettled suspension. The piece argues that media coverage often centers the new pair while survivor voices and ongoing abuse-in-sport debates receive less attention, a dynamic also shaped by documentaries like Glitter & Gold.
In the rhythm dance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, French duo Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron edged U.S. favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates, signaling a tight race for ice-dance medals.
Veteran ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, competing in their fourth Olympics, offer support to first-time Team USA Olympians as Milan Cortina hosts the event. They hope to help the U.S. contend for team gold, inspire a resurgence in figure skating’s popularity, and focus on the long view of their careers as they approach retirement.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates delivered a season-best free dance, ‘Paint it Black,’ earning 133.23 points to help Team USA maintain the top spot in the Olympic figure skating team event ahead of the individual competitions.
Ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates skated through sickness at the U.S. Championships, driven by the fear of regret and the possibility that it could be their last national championship. Despite illness, they managed to secure their fifth U.S. title, displaying determination and persistence. The couple, who have not committed to competing in the 2026 Olympics, are now preparing to defend their title at the Four Continents Championship in Shanghai, China.