2023 World Championships Exhibition

[yesterday]

ISU World Figure Skating Championships
Mar 20 - Mar 26, 2023

Saitama Super Arena
8 Shintoshin, Chūō-ku, Saitama, 330-9111, Japan

Gala Exhibition
Sunday, 26 March 2023
15:00 JST (UTC +9)

Time in Other Places​

I looked twice, I did not see a Gala thread so far, but just to keep this here for everybody interested:

 

[CoyoteChris]

Finally found it on Peacock....and book marked it...but it wasnt easy...
Hope there isnt yak during the performances...dont know if it will be up for replay....
Printing out the combined results for reference, I noted that in two of the four disiplines, the winner of the FS didnt win the gold. Wonder how common that is? It could only happen in the new scoring system, except for some exceptional circumstances in the old.
thanks to yesterday for crib sheet for gala.

 

[CoyoteChris]

Interesting choices for gala... 8+9 pair....11th and 12th dance...20th man ..Love having Mao Shimada!

 

[LadyB]

Moris is in it!!!! It's got to be the blue Aladdin!

Don't think I'll get up for that, but man, I'm looking forward to catch up with it!
To all those who'll watch in real time: Have super fun!

 

[el henry]

The important question:

Who will Keegan do his last competition gala backflip over?

 

[elbkup]

No Emily & Spencer

 

[4everchan]

The important question:

Who will Keegan do his last competition gala backflip over?

he still has WTT

 

[4everchan]

strange strange choices in dance for instance... why Green Parsons and Lopareva Brissaud (who had their worst event in years) ahead of FBS for instance who are so exciting to watch and loved by the fans? Why no Chan and Howe... or even Lia and Trennt... I like the Germans but are they that fun to watch for galas??? I'd have Adam or Deniss over Aladin (who also had his worst worlds in years) Is Kukakova so special or Nicole?? I'd prefer watching Yelim or Bradie.

 

[Jeanie19]

strange strange choices in dance for instance... why Green Parsons and Lopareva Brissaud (who had their worst event in years) ahead of FBS for instance who are so exciting to watch and loved by the fans? Why no Chan and Howe... or even Lia and Trennt... I like the Germans but are they that fun to watch for galas??? I'd have Adam or Deniss over Aladin (who also had his worst worlds in years) Is Kukakova so special or Nicole?? I'd prefer watching Yelim or Bradie.

The choices are strange, who decides? So sad about Deniss. And Chaeyeon, got a small medal and highest TES , why not her?

 

[GoneWithTheWind]

strange strange choices in dance for instance... why Green Parsons and Lopareva Brissaud (who had their worst event in years) ahead of FBS for instance who are so exciting to watch and loved by the fans? Why no Chan and Howe... or even Lia and Trennt... I like the Germans but are they that fun to watch for galas??? I'd have Adam or Deniss over Aladin (who also had his worst worlds in years) Is Kukakova so special or Nicole?? I'd prefer watching Yelim or Bradie.

For the inclusion of skaters like H/K, L/B and Kurakova/Schott, I'd guess they're trying to give different countries a moment in the spotlight, rather than adding another big fed skater?

As for Green/Parsons, they do have a very fun exhibition, which I'd guess is why they're included?

Just my guesses, I have no idea of the actual logic behind the selections

 

[skatedreamer]

strange strange choices in dance for instance... why Green Parsons and Lopareva Brissaud (who had their worst event in years) ahead of FBS for instance who are so exciting to watch and loved by the fans? Why no Chan and Howe... or even Lia and Trennt... I like the Germans but are they that fun to watch for galas??? I'd have Adam or Deniss over Aladin (who also had his worst worlds in years) Is Kukakova so special or Nicole?? I'd prefer watching Yelim or Bradie.

Most of my favorites are on the list but I sure will miss FBS. Their FD was simply mesmerizing; guess I’ll have to content myself with a re-watch and look forward to next season.

 

[4everchan]

Most of my favorites are on the list but I sure will miss FBS. Their FD was simply mesmerizing; guess I’ll have to content myself with a re-watch and look forward to next season.

I am sure they have a gala number this is what I will miss watching...

 

[4everchan]

For the inclusion of skaters like H/K, L/B and Kurakova/Schott, I'd guess they're trying to give different countries a moment in the spotlight, rather than adding another big fed skater?

As for Green/Parsons, they do have a very fun exhibition, which I'd guess is why they're included?

Just my guesses, I have no idea of the actual logic behind the selections

It's not like France wasn't represented with Kévin or Germany with H/K/ Nicole (or vice versa)... I am actually not a fan of the GrPa exhbition but oh well it's all good... i am just tired from too much watching and this afternoon, I had to stop myself from watching Pairs on TV commentated by Meagan Duhamel.... i decided to record it however... for later

 

[yesterday]

strange strange choices in dance for instance... why Green Parsons and Lopareva Brissaud (who had their worst event in years) ahead of FBS for instance who are so exciting to watch and loved by the fans? Why no Chan and Howe... or even Lia and Trennt... I like the Germans but are they that fun to watch for galas??? I'd have Adam or Deniss over Aladin (who also had his worst worlds in years) Is Kukakova so special or Nicole?? I'd prefer watching Yelim or Bradie.

Kurakova has indeed that fun pirates of the caribbean program this season. Plus smaller fed, so that's okay-ish.
Other decisions Latvia would also fit the small fed theme.

 

[DancingCactus]

Morisi? That will be the Aladdin program for the umpteenth time.... I don't know, given HD had a shitty season, it doesn't seem appropriate to send him out to do a happy comedy program...

 

[CoyoteChris]

No Emily & Spencer

I too would be interested in who is offered a spot and are they paid and what if they are not in the top 3? The 8th and 9th pair are there. I personally wouldnt be so presumptuous as to ask Emily these questions...she went to the Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardens as she posted on her instagram...but maybe some one here knows these answers. Personally, I like the idea of some Jrs from the host nation but think the placements should determine who is OFFERED a position. Of course, if you are not in the top 3, I have no problem if some skaters wish to go exploring Japan instead of being in the GALA. Especially if it doenst pay. Heck, I would want to go to the National Gardens.....

 

[CoyoteChris]

Anyone know for sure if the gala will be also on demand on Peacock or ISU youtube...? .I am gonna watch at least part of it tonight at 11 pm. I would hate to have the wack a molers have it taken down cause someone skated to Dickie doo and the Donts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvyfHVai0Qs&t=21s

 

[16Olympics]

Interesting choices for gala... 8+9 pair....11th and 12th dance...20th man ..Love having Mao Shimada!

Both of the Japanese junior champs, male and female, are performing. Good move.

 

[yuumagical]

Both of the Japanese junior champs, male and female, are performing. Good move.

Can't wait to see them both live! Gonna do some sightseeing in Kawagoe before the gala.

 

[yuumagical]

The important question:

Who will Keegan do his last competition gala backflip over?

I wonder if it'll be Shoma, he sure knows how to lie flat on the ice.
(I mean this in the best possible way! It appears Keegan helped Shoma out when he got injured, so it would probably be a good choice...if Shoma's willing to do this.)