Kaitlin Hawayek & Jean-Luc Baker

[yesterday]

We don't know their programs for next season yet, do we? I hope they continue to explore classical in the FD (their Chopin is one of my all time favorite FDs, and last year's Schubert was lovely, if not quite as perfect...). I was just listening to Rachmaninoff's Cello Sonata in G Minor and thinking of them...

Their ISU bio doesn't show a Schubert program for last season

 

[gsk8]

 

[Kitt]

Anyone know why they dropped out of GP France??? I just checked the ISU page and they are crossed out!

 

[moonvine]

Anyone know why they dropped out of GP France??? I just checked the ISU page and they are crossed out!

Oh no. No no no.

 

[Ruthypegs]

Oh no. No no no.

What? Oh no - I bought a ticket and was really looking forward to seeing them in real life.

 

[throw_triple_flip]

Anyone know why they dropped out of GP France??? I just checked the ISU page and they are crossed out!

That's a shame. Could it be injury/health issues?

 

[moonvine]

That's a shame. Could it be injury/health issues?

Not sure what else it could be?

 

[Biibi]

They also withdrew from NHK I was checking Isu GP standings and their name is no longer in the list. Anything Goes posted in X Twitter about this as well.

 

[skatingfan4ever]

My guess is they're still not healthy enough. Kaitlin's problems are very severe, not just for skating but for regular life. I have no idea about Jean-Luc's health.

I hope they can return to competition someday, but it seems like a long, tough mountain to climb. All the best to them!

 

[ManyCairns]

This team has faced so many challenges, it's unreal. Here's to a full recovery for Jean-Luc from his concussion and a return to the ice as soon as he is completely ready to return!

 

[Skating47]

They also withdrew from NHK I was checking Isu GP standings and their name is no longer in the list. Anything Goes posted in X Twitter about this as well.

I read on X that Jean Luc Baker has a concussion. I hope that he is okay and that they will be able to compete at Nationals in January.

 

[labgoat]

I read on X that Jean Luc Baker has a concussion. I hope that he is okay and that they will be able to compete at Nationals in January.

Olympic ice dancers Hawayek and Baker withdraw from Grand Prix events after concussion

Olympic ice dancers Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker withdrew from both of their Grand Prix assignments Wednesday after he sustained a concussion during a fall in practice

abcnews.go.com

 

[moonvine]

I read on X that Jean Luc Baker has a concussion. I hope that he is okay and that they will be able to compete at Nationals in January.

Do they have a bye? I don’t think they do.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

I'm super concerned about the amount of concussions J-L has suffered. As a skater whom has has about the same, it takes much affect on you for the rest of your life and not in good ways.

for his recovery.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Do they have a bye? I don’t think they do.

Criteria (It'll download as a PDF from USFS). I hope this helps!

 

[slider11]

So excited to see them at Nationals! I always liked their flow and expression. However they choose to play out their career, I hope they have the opportunity to have that one "big" skate that leaves them satisfied,

 

[Rikku]

Kaitlin and Jean-Luc have decided to step away from competing for the rest of the season and will reevaluate options for future seasons.

They also shared the program they had worked on.



https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2ILJCgR1AS/?igsh=MW9ycGJjOWZ1OHh1eQ==

 

[ladyjane]

Oh no! It's up to them of course (and rightly so), but I have the feeling they will never be coming back now. I miss them!

 

[Jeanie19]

Kaitlin and Jean-Luc have decided to step away from competing for the rest of the season and will reevaluate options for future seasons.

They also shared the program they had worked on.



https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2ILJCgR1AS/?igsh=MW9ycGJjOWZ1OHh1eQ==

Their program is so beautiful and I think its the best program of the year. I'm so incredibly sad.

 

[moonvine]

Oh no! It's up to them of course (and rightly so), but I have the feeling they will never be coming back now. I miss them!

All we can do is hope.