Figure Skating

This special extra episode of On Edge, chronicles the Beijing 2022 experience of our six teams as their months of training and preparation culminates in success for all of them in the Olympic Ice Dance competition.

Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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The Journey Ends with Triumph at Beijing 2022 | On Edge

In this 12th and final episode of On Edge, the teams put the final touches on their programs ahead of the Beijing 2022 Olympics. Gabby and Guillaume, back from a win at the French National Championships, are focused on beating their Russian rivals at the Games. Madison and Zach, skating for their last time at the US National Championships, go head to head against Madison and Evan. Scott Moir explains what it takes to make an Olympic podium. 

Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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The Final: Full House for Beijing 2022 | On Edge

It's down to the wire as Olivia and Adrian travel to Jaca, Spain, to compete against their rivals for the Spanish Olympic spot. Losing is not an option. Back in Montreal, Madison and Evan who decided to be safe and spend the holidays in Canada, share their hopes and expectations from the coming Olympic Games.

Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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A Spanish Duel for the Holiday Season | On Edge

The teams are getting ready for the second half of the Olympic season. Olivia and Adrian make ballroom dancing fine touches to their program ahead of the decisive Spanish nationals. Madison shows off her manicure skills while chatting with Lilah about the meaning of competing at the Olympics. COVID derails the Grand Prix Final and Nikolaj demonstrates his knife-making hobby to Zach who discusses his impending retirement. 

Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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Training Tensions and Hobbies | On Edge

With the sixth and final Grand Prix completed, coach Marie-France Dubreuil reflects on what each of the teams have achieved so far. Zach is curious about Madison and Adrian’s wedding plans. Gabriella makes an intriguing prediction about the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics podium. 

Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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Wrapping Up the Grand Prix Season | On Edge

Coach Marie-France Dubreuil’s two top teams arrive in Torino for the Italian Grand Prix 2021: Madison and Zach, and Grabriella and Guillaume. Both coming from fresh wins at Skate America and Finlandia Trophy, this is the first time they compete against each other in this season 2021-2022 season.

Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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The Top Teams Face Off in Torino | On Edge

Back from Finland, the teams are prepping for the beginning of the ice dancing Grand Prix season. Four of the teams compete in Skate America 2021 in Vegas, where Madi and Zach defend their title, and Madi and Evan try to go for the win. Lilah and Guillaume talk about the homophobic remarks that came out of Finland. 

Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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From Helsinki to Vegas | On Edge

It’s the teams’ first chance of the season to try their brand-new ice dancing programs in competition and in front of a live audience. Olivia and Adrian have a decisive performance for their Olympic qualification. Gabriella and Guillaume compete for the first time in 20 months. Madison and Evan get to see how the crowd react to try their new program. Lilah and Lewis are in for a great start. 

Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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A Great Start to the Season | On Edge

It’s 4 months until Beijing 2022. Four of the teams arrive to Helsinki, Finland, for their first big competition of the season. Olivia and Adrian come face to face with the other Spanish team fighting for the same Olympic spot. Guillaume talks about his coming out story. Madison and Evan are eager to try their brand-new program.  
Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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Competition Season Officially Begins | On Edge

The teams are prepping for one of the first major competitions of the season: Finlandia Trophy. Madison and Evan take their music changes to the rink. Lilah and Lewis reflect on how they started ice dancing together revealing that their targets are both Beijing 2022 and Cortina 2026. Madison Hubbell tries on costumes and speaks out about her relationship with Adrian. 
Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries chronicling the day-to-day lives of six teams from five countries training at the Ice Academy of Montreal.

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Last Touches Before the Start of the Season | On Edge

Madison and Evan take the risk of changing their program’s music in the last minute. Madison and Zach are headed to Boston for their first competition of the season. Olivia and Adrian reflect on the coaches’ disappointment and work on improvements. Laurence and Nikolaj open up about Nikolaj’s injury and road to recovery.  
Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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Big Last-Minute Changes | On Edge

It is 5 months until Beijing 2022 and as coach Romain Haguenauer puts it: “There is a mountain of problems to solve” technically, artistically and physically for the athletes to be ready.
In this second episode of the weekly series On Edge, get an intimate look at how the coaching system at the Academy operates and what it takes to prep the athletes’ programs. Madison and Evan reveal their new routine theme and work on the costume design. Olivia and Adrian  perform their new program in front of the coaches and training mates for the first time. 
Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly ice dancing reality docuseries chronicling the day-to-day lives of six teams from five countries training at the Ice Academy of Montreal.

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A Mountain of Problems to Solve | On Edge

Meet the six teams training together at the Ice Academy of Montreal in Canada for the Olympic Games Beijing 2022. Gabriella and Guillaume reflect on their PyeongChang experience. Madison and Zach have some on-ice tension and speak about their emotional connection and Scott Moir tells us what it takes to be an Olympic champion.  
Filmed in the last six months leading up to Beijing 2022, On Edge is the Olympic Channel’s first weekly figure skating reality docuseries chronicling the day-to-day lives of six teams from five countries training at the Ice Academy of Montreal. 

Featuring athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir.

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Meet this Big, Competitive Ice Dance Family | On Edge

On Edge chronicles the journeys of six of the world’s best ice dancing teams on the road to the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The series features athletes Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (USA), Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz (ESP), Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen (CAN), Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR), and coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and three time Olympic Gold medallist Scott Moir

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On Edge | Series Trailer

The 2020-21 figure skating season has taken its final bow.
With the completion of World Team Trophy on Saturday (17 April) in Osaka, Japan, a season heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic is officially wrapped.
Three new world champions were crowned, Nathan Chen won his third consecutive world title, and

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MARCH 26: Anna Shcherbakova of Figure Skating Federation of Russia performs in Ladies Free Skating during day three of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at Ericsson Globe on March 26, 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden. Sporting stadiums around Sweden remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

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8 things we learned from the figure skating season ahead of Beijing 2022

What happens in Las Vegas... is now in the history books.
While no fans were in attendance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Orleans Arena over the weekend, with a strict bubble for athletes, Nathan Chen, the two-time world champion, still showed up with his top skating, capturing a

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Nathan Chen’s five-peat and other takeaways from U.S. figure skating nationals

The short dance was held at the Gangneung Ice Arena on 19 February 2018.

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Ice Dance (Short Dance) - Figure Skating | PyeongChang 2018 Replays

Sochi 2014 | Olympic Winter games

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M. Chock / E. Bates (USA) | Ice Dance Figure Skating - Sochi 2014 Replays

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates are back-to-back ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final champions.
The American ice dance duo claimed their second consecutive gold at the Final on Saturday (7 December) evening in Grenoble, France, scoring a 219.85 overall after a 132.12-point performance in the free dance.
They successfully

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates competing in free dance at 2024 Grand Prix Final

Madison Chock and Evan Bates claim ice dance title at Grand Prix Final

As veteran American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates took to the ice at October’s Skate America in Allen, Texas, the in-arena announcer read off a newly minted line in their extensive bio: Olympic gold medallists.
It was the first time Chock and Bates had skated since receiving their

MONTREAL, CANADA - MARCH 22:  Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States of America compete in the Ice Dance Rhythm Dance during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Bell Centre on March 22, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States of America compete

Madison Chock, Evan Bates eye double gold at Milano Cortina 2026

The two-time ice dancing reigning world champions explain why they decided to pursue another Winter Olympics: “I think our love for the sport is really still burning strong,” they said in this exclusive interview.

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates: We still feel inspired

Expect Kagiyama Yuma, Sakamoto Kaori, and Miura Riku/Kihara Ryuichi to shine on home ice this weekend as the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2024/25 series heads to Tokyo, Japan, for the 2024 NHK Trophy from 8–10 November.
The world medallists are the favourites in the men's, women's, and pairs

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MONTREAL, CANADA - MARCH 23: Yuma Kagiyama of Japan competes in the Men's Free Program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Bell Centre on March 23, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Yuma Kagiyama at Montreal 2024 World champs

NHK Trophy 2024 Grand Prix: Preview, schedule, how to watch

Japan’s Higuchi Wakaba staged a comeback win Saturday (19 October), taking the 2024 Skate America figure skating title in Allen, Texas, a day after finishing fourth in the short program.
It’s the first Grand Prix win of her career and comes some eight years after her senior debut on the

Oct 18, 2024; Allen, Texas, USA; Wakaba Higuchi (JPN) competes in the womens short program at Credit Union of Texas Event Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Wakaba Higuchi (JPN) competes in the womens short program at Credit Union of Texas Event Center

Higuchi wins Skate America women's crown; Levito takes bronze

Reigning world silver medallist Isabeau Levito and 2018 Olympic team bronze medallist Bradie Tennell, both of the United States, finished first and second in the short program Friday evening (18 October) at the 2024 Skate America in Allen, Texas.
The event is the first of six International Skating Union Grand

COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 25: Isabeau Levito skates in the WoMen's Short Program during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Nationwide Arena on January 25, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Isabeau Levito skates in the Women's Short Program

Levito shines, leads Skate America after short program

Reigning world champion Ilia Malinin and Higuchi Wakaba were among the victors at Skate America 2024, the first stop of the 2024/25 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
World ice dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates had to settle for second behind British duo Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson,

MONTREAL, CANADA - MARCH 21:  Ilia Malinin of the United states of America reacts after competing in the Men's Short Program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Bell Centre on March 21, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

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Figure Skating - 2024 Skate America: schedule and results

Reigning world champions Ilia Malinin (men’s) and Madison Chock and Evan Bates (dance) lead the field at this week’s 2024 Skate America in Allen, Texas. The event is the first of six Grand Prix competitions that provide skaters with the opportunity to advance to December’s Grand Prix Final in Grenoble,

MONTREAL, CANADA - MARCH 23: Ilia Malinin of the United States reacts after competing in the Men's Free Program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Bell Centre on March 23, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Ilia Malinin of the United States reacts after competing

Figure Skating - 2024 Skate America: preview and how to watch

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 are just around the corner.
With the figure skating season already underway, the Olympic quad is more than halfway finished as the best skaters in the world eye coveted spots in Italy for coming Olympics in February 2026.
This season's World Figure Skating

MONTREAL, CANADA: Ilia Malinin of the United states of America carries the USA flag as he skates with his gold medal after competing in the Men's Free Program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Bell Centre on March 23, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Ilia Malinin is the reigning world champion in figure skating

World champs Malinin, Sakamoto headline figure skating Grand Prix Series

Deanna Stellato-Dudek looked at partner Maxime Deschamps with a shocked expression on her face and said the first thing that came to her mind: "Oh my God!"
It was the most honest reaction to what she and Deschamps had just achieved in their long program, performing the skate of their

Figure Skating | World Championship | Montreal

MONTREAL, CANADA: Ilia Malinin of the United States competes in the Men's Free Program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Bell Centre on March 23, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

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