Quote by seeker4
Meh, a nip slip. I'm sure she'll check her costume thoroughly tonight. They had a great skate and are close enough to make Scott & Tessa work for it so I'm expecting a spectacular end to the free dance tonight. And our other Canadian duos sit at 8 and 9 so probably out of the medals, but we seem to have some potential even after Virtue and Moir retire.
BTW, not sure how well know this is outside Canada, but tonight's free dance marks Virtue and Moir's final performance in competition. After 20 years and a raft of awards, they are calling it a day after Pyeongchang.
The costume issue did affect their skate. Gabby was visibly anxious and trying to readjust the top a few times during the skate, since the halter broke quite early on. They had a mistake on their twizzles and were noticeably off from the way I've seen them skate that program before. Can't blame her - it's a major distraction. Regardless, the judges gave them the best performance marks of the night, and 2 judges had them in first. After their freedance tonight (which is very strong) and knowing ice dance judging as I do, I will be absolutely shocked if Papadakis and Cizeron don't win the gold (and likely a new WR). They would have to have some super visible error, and even then, not sure.
Tessa and Scott will have the coveted last skate of the night, and their Moulin Rouge program is a huge crowd pleaser, especially among Korean fans. If they skate perfect, it will be close, but I would bet on the French. I just want Virtue/Moir to have a fantastic skate and close out a spectacular career on a high note, 'come what may'. I've been a fan of theirs since 2007. Regardless of the medal colour, after tonight they will actually retire as the most decorated figure skaters of all time.