2025 Grand Prix de France Men's Free Skate

[readernick]

Good job His win was never really in doubt. Not a bad program concept despite the terrible /illogical poem. I really just wish he would work on knee bend and edges. But, I doubt be will, he doesn't need to in order to win.

 

[Paulipau]

Yyea there you have your "american" boy, speaking Russian xD

 

[cocteautwin]

Jumps are gooooood, hair is ok, outfit is rather ok/slightly meh, but where is the program gone?

Does he even need a one? He has jumps, confidence and fame.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Ilia, I love this shirt and I just want to say thank you for having actually worked on your spins to the point where you now consistently get level 4s and have some very nice positions. I may not love the voiceovers, but I respect your authenticity and willingness to push boundaries. I also appreciate your very nice, not-messy backflip and the raspberry twist in the spin.

 

[lariko]

From K&c exhcahnge: Ilia didn't sleep the night before and commented that, he guesses he shouldn't sleep

 

[triplelutzzzzz]

I really don't like the spoken word. It is soooo bad, but he obviously connects with it and I like the program for him. Amazing costume!

 

[Ares]

Apparently he hates labubus.

Don't tell me you like labubus let alone love these trendy abominations!

 

[cheerknithanson]

Holy schnikies. 320 with not even the full layout.

 

[labgoat]

I love that he is experimenting to find his voice and message and look. Amazing virtuosity in his jumping and athletic ability. As he discovers how to use his creative tools and voice he will become even more interesting.

 

[GGFan]

Happy that Lukas and Andrew moved up.

 

[cheerknithanson]

Don't tell me you like labubus let alone love these trendy abominations!

I have no plan of owning one lol

 

[lileychristie]

I actually like Ilia's backflip landed on 1 foot there - cause he actually got a flow out of it and it fits the music. The knee slide afterwards looked sloppy and out of place though

Also, had to cringe at that self-voiced motivational quotes... Which is such a shame since the music was quite nice otherwise.

 

[FlossieH]

What is scary is that it really wasn't Ilia's maximum. There's more difficulty he can add, and he's already miles ahead.

 

[Karoltyna]

Adam got better PCS - by 0.26 pts. It's funny and not funny at the same time.

 

[EdgeCall]

40 points lead over second place. And Adam was no slouch in the free at all.

 

[Kris135]

A 40 point win. I think the only way that Ilia loses the Gold Medal if he does not compete.

 

[GGFan]

Ilia has gotten PR lessons. He is ready for his Olympic endorsements.

 

[readernick]

Liked Lukas and Andrew the best today. Ilia and Adam are impressive technically. The Japanese men really really mened. Probably good news for my fave non-Yuma man, Shun. Don't hurt yourself Shun and you should be going to the Olympics.

 

[Paulipau]

A 40 point win. I think the only way that Ilia loses the Gold Medal if he does not compete.

Famous last words.

Nathan and Kamilas

 

[lariko]

Yyea there you have your "american" boy, speaking Russian xD

To his Russian speaking father. With a heavy accent. Be reasonable.