2025-26 U.S. Pairs Figure Skating

[skylark]

I hope Kam/ O'Shea win, which is important for their confidence and how they are viewed status-wise going into Olympics and Worlds.

Goodness. I hope that the pair who skate the best win Nationals.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Goodness. I hope that the pair who skate the best win Nationals.

Exactly, which is why I rephrased my earlier comment in a separate post you may have missed. Both pairs teams are very talented and both will be needed at 2026 Worlds to help retain 3 U.S. spots for pairs. While I personally favor K/O for a U.S. Nats win, E/M recently edged K/O for silver at Finlandia Trophy, and are entirely capable of winning another U.S. Nat'l pairs championship. It's a drawback for both E/M and the U.S. that E/M are not eligible to make the 2026 Olympics.

In any case, judging outcomes and event assignments are sadly not always reflective of who skated the best, in part due to politics and to subjectivity. We recently saw this unfortunate judging scenario play out in the GPF pairs and ice dance results.

 

[moonvine]

Has anyone heard if Danny is planning to retire after this season?

Please do not speak this into the universe. Thanks.
He still loves skating. And competing.

 

[moonvine]

Mark Sadusky ready to come back. No word on partner.

 

[desertskates]

Mark Sadusky ready to come back. No word on partner.

Please be Starr Andrews

 

[moonvine]

Please be Starr Andrews

Ooooh. That’s a thought!

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Please do not speak this into the universe. Thanks.
He still loves skating. And competing.

We need a prayer hands icon for the 'like' feature!!!

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

An ABC affiliate conducted interviews with Chan/ Howe and Kam/ O'Shea. Apparently, the interviews were done prior to or during the season. I would imagine interviews with other teams also took place, since it was not known at the time of the interviews which duos would make the '26 Olympics team.

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[SmileHappy34]

Good luck to pair team at olympics. Hope do best in team event

 

[moonvine]

Is this an announcement?

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

^^ The above video doesn't read like an announcement to me. AFAIK, Naomi Williams is partnered with Lachlan Lewer, unless Lachlan has decided to retire. In any case, we won't know what's up until a formal announcement is made.

Regarding Starr Andrews, about a week ago she posted on IG that she is filming a documentary entitled, Starr Andrews Finds Her Partner. No word on when or where it will be available to watch. Starr's new partner will be revealed at the end. It is highly unlikely to be her boyfriend, Luke Wang, as has been speculated. It's probably a good thing not to mix romance with a pairs partnership, unless you happen to fall in love after pairing, like with Alexa and Chris Knierim. Of course, every situation varies.

It's also doubtful that Starr's partner will be Mark Sadusky. A name that has been speculated online is Jon Maravilla.

 

[moonvine]

In response to Danny and Ellie’s WD from Worlds….no r word, no r word, please no r word.

 

[TontoK]

In response to Danny and Ellie’s WD from Worlds….no r word, no r word, please no r word.

I feel like she is just now coming into her own as a pair skater. If r-word-redacted is imminent, I hope she continues.

 

[moonvine]

Word on the street is that Shin/Nagy have split. No longer following each other on IG, scrubbed content. Etc.

 

[desertskates]

Word on the street is that Shin/Nagy have split. No longer following each other on IG, scrubbed content. Etc.

That's a bummer. I loved her as a singles skater, and she worked SO hard to get the pairs elements up to snuff. He's a bit older, so maybe it was Olympics or bust? Who knows. Wishing both the best but would particularly love to see Audrey push on as she's only 21-22ish.

 

[labgoat]

^^ The above video doesn't read like an announcement to me. AFAIK, Naomi Williams is partnered with Lachlan Lewer, unless Lachlan has decided to retire. In any case, we won't know what's up until a formal announcement is made.

Regarding Starr Andrews, about a week ago she posted on IG that she is filming a documentary entitled, Starr Andrews Finds Her Partner. No word on when or where it will be available to watch. Starr's new partner will be revealed at the end. It is highly unlikely to be her boyfriend, Luke Wang, as has been speculated. It's probably a good thing not to mix romance with a pairs partnership, unless you happen to fall in love after pairing, like with Alexa and Chris Knierim. Of course, every situation varies.

It's also doubtful that Starr's partner will be Mark Sadusky. A name that has been speculated online is Jon Maravilla.

I have missed seeing Jon - I have been glad to see his name pop up again.

 

[moonvine]

That's a bummer. I loved her as a singles skater, and she worked SO hard to get the pairs elements up to snuff. He's a bit older, so maybe it was Olympics or bust? Who knows. Wishing both the best but would particularly love to see Audrey push on as she's only 21-22ish.

All signs point to an acrimonious breakup. I blame USFS for pushing this so hard.

 

[desertskates]

All signs point to an acrimonious breakup. I blame USFS for pushing this so hard.

I don't disagree. Alright then, maybe Audrey to Mark Sadusky. Post Olympic year partnerships are always interesting. I just wish they could all be free of acrimony.

 

[labgoat]

Dare I hope for Audrey Shin & Timothy Chapman both of SC of New York?
Nate Bartholomay could teach them maybe?

 

[moonvine]

Dare I hope for Audrey Shin & Timothy Chapman both of SC of New York?
Nate Bartholomay could teach them maybe?

I’ve been waiting forever for Timmy to have a partner.