Julianne Seguin & Charlie Bilodeau

[Hyena]

Julianne Séguin and Charlie Bilodeau are pair skaters representing Canada.

Séguin was born on 7 November 7 1996, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Bilodeau was born 6 August 1993 in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada.

Julianne also competed in single skating at the international level and placed 11th at the 2013 Four Continents Championships and also competed at the (senior) ISU Grand Prix event Skate Canada in 2014. For the summary of her single career see the "Miscellanea" section of the thread. At the beginning of her pair skating career, she skated with Andrew Evans with whom she placed 9th at the 2012 Canadian Nationals. She teamed up with Charlie in November 2012.

They are the 2014 Junior Grand Prix Final champions and the 2015 World Junior silver medalists. At the senior level, the pair were three-time Canadian medalists (silver in 2016 and 2018 and bronze in 2015), two-time medalists on the ISU Challenger Series (gold in 2016 and bronze in 2017 – both at Autumn Classic International), and three-time medalists on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating circuit (bronze at 2015 Skate America, bronze at 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard and gold at 2016 Skate America). They also competed at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships three times, with their best result, an eighth-place finish, coming in 2015. The pair represented Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics, finishing 9th.

Séguin/Bilodeau were invited to the 2018 Grand Prix in Finland and 2018 Internationaux de France. They planned to use "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite for the SP and "Wicked Game" by Theory of a Deadman for the FS. However, in mid-July 2018, Bilodeau decided to dissolve their partnership.

On 29 July 2018 Skate Canada announced the pair's split .

Julianne and Charile were coached by Josee Picard, Valerie Saurette and Marc-Andre Craig.

Last updated on 30 October 2018 by Mohacz​

ISU Bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00014584.htm

Wikipedia
Julianne - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julianne_Séguin
Charlie - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Bilodeau

Social Media
The team's website: http://seguinbilodeau.com/
Julianne's Twitter: https://twitter.com/julianneseguin
Julianne's Instagram: https://instagram.com/julianneseguin/
Charlie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BiloCharlie
Charlie's Instagram: https://instagram.com/charliebilodeau/
Julianne & Charlie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulianneCharlie
Julianne & Charlie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seguinbilodeau?fref=photo

Personal Best Scores pre 2018/2019 season
SP: 71.40 (ISU CS Autumn Classic International 2016)
FS: 136.90 (ISU CS Autumn Classic International 2016)
TS: 208.30 (ISU CS Autumn Classic International 2016)

Programs and Videos
2017/2018
SP: "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" performed by Lorde
FS: "Where's My Love" by Syml
Ex: "Charley My Boy"

2018 World Championships

SP: no video found
FS: FNR​

XXIII Winter Olympic Games PyeongChang

SP: http://fsnews.ru/page-al-og2018_pairs_sp.html (the page contains all the SPs. Scroll down to find Julianne and Charlie's SP) / https://vimeo.com/255960176
FS: http://fsnews.ru/page-al-og2018_pairs_fs.html (the same as above)​

2018 Canadian Nationals

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwU-zGqD54U
Post-SP interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTqc9TULV1k
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psHbdqLMAbw
Post-FS interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWzVf_MvZqU
Ex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_E6GtwKJec​

2017 GP Rostelecom Cup

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq55U3IjEvM
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5j-fE-2o7E​

2017 GP NHK

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFrviBVsi8c
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnTb9s3wQSA​

2017 CS Autumn Classic

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBwMp9Fwb_A
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vWTsAXFdq8​

2016/2017
SP2: “Monde Inverse” by Cirque du Soleil, choreographed by Shae-Lynn Bourne and Shae Zukiwsky
SP1: "Skokiaan" by Louis Armstrong; choreo by Shae-Lynn Bourne, Shae Zukiwsky
LP: "Cinema Paradiso" soundtrack by Ennio Morricone; choreo by David Wilson, Marie-France Dubreuil
Ex: "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon

2017 World Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_32YITq5M8s
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT2BgR8WM6M​

2016/17 GP Final

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsuu7Br1NH4
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X_XKM-PcA
Ex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj_kgNgDYA4​

2016 GP Rostelecom Cup

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10hR0l113QY
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mor_ZsZ8rfs
Ex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvI-1KzJw6Q​

2016 Skate America

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRFWkhJh01g
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq9IsZjA06U
Interview post FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqoE5vUcRws
Ex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4mg9xGgxQ0​

2016 Autumn Classic International

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz1XbRTUha4
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQL031_GGuM​

2016 Championnats québécois d'été

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT--WQPMB4c
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84e39Uh09QM​

2015/2016
SP: “Monde Inverse” by Cirque du Soleil, choreographed by Shae-Lynn Bourne and Shae Zukiwsky
LP: Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale” (performed by the Danish National Concert Orchestra and Choir) and an original piano piece by Karl Hugo, choreographed by Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon
Ex1: "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon
Ex2: "If You've Only Got A Mustache" by Stephen Foster

2016 Canadian Nationals

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaXLtBnyfYk
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1U...u38F4h6Cj2UVQ7xX8AN79iXIdbD_fX1FWK3l2ljC1bjPA
Ex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyquPgWldDQ​

2015 Grand Prix Final

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoVRwujPRc8
Post-SP interview by PJKwong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVAmrH8RUi8
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRPn5_wssS8
Post-FS interview by PJKwong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdlAfEta3zA​

2015 GP Trophée Eric Bompard

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diI6AHrf6ek
SP press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndAlZQkRgSs
FS: event cancelled​

2015 GP Skate America

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iirrLmDzjM
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdq9hX5szWo​

2015 CS Nebelhorn Trophy

SP: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3...irs-short-program-nebelhorn-trophy-2015_sport
FS: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3...airs-free-skating-nebelhorn-trophy-2015_sport​

2015 Championnats québécois d'été

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHgJbk5jq4
FS: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n8K0h0kyT5Q​

2014/2015
SP: "The Grand Budapest Hotel" soundtrack, choreographed by Shae Zukiwsky
FS: "In Your Eyes" and "Wallflower" by Peter Gabriel, choreographed by Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon
Ex: "If You've Only Got A Mustache" by Stephen Foster

2015 World Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l_bsMo7rm4
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw73PEcENBg​

2015 World Junior Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y9BXMrsLKU
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdA0CplLrxk
Ex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wuq8D_2IZw​

2015 Canadian Nationals

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uUGuS1VmcI
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYpF8u-Xif8
Ex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBE1hnWDgzY​

2014 Junior Grand Prix Final

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fee7FnHzwHA
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXpXYH0AQAw
Ex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhQ_ifSWpJE​

2014 JGP Dresden

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoCNOh8G35E
FS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfkqX9y6LoE​

2014 JGP Ostrava

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-urxAHplIOk
FS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjCJ2ymfFaM​

2014 Quebec Summer competition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iers3NuEw7k​

2013/2014
SP: "Do You Only Wanna Dance" (from "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights")
FS: "James Bond" by John Barry ("Oddjob's Pressing Engagement", "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", "Alpine Drive Auric's Factory" and "Into Miami" (from "Goldfinger")

2013 JGP Minsk

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhkxpgUCufA
FS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYJmZAoSJ7E​

2013 Czech Skate

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaZEnvkLsc0
FS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf9GHxgqvGU​

2013 Skate Detroit

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFKaZjp2AaI
FS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0CYdHj6hgs​

Results
2017/2018
2018 World Championships - 22 (55.68)

SP: 22 (55.68)
FS: FNR​

XXIII Winter Olympic Games PyeongChang - 9 (204.02)

SP: 12 (67.52)
FS: 8 (71.28)​

2018 Canadian Nationals - 2 (213.00)

SP: 2 (68.51)
FS: 2 (144.49)​

2017 GP Rostelecom Cup - 5 (186.16)

SP: 5 (67.06)
FS: 5 (119.10)​

2017 GP NHK - 4 (194.37)

SP: 5 (63.98)
FS: 4 (130.39)​

2017 CS Autumn Classic - 3 (189.64)

SP: 3 (61.72)
FS: 2 (127.92)​

2016/2017
2017 World Championships - 11 (198.21)

SP: 12 (66.31)
FS: 10 (131.90)​

2016/17 GP Final Marseille, France - 5 (186.85)

SP: 6 (60.86)
FS: 4 (125.99)​

2016 GP Rostelecom Cup - 5 (183.37)

SP: 5 (61.72)
FS: 4 (121.65)​

2016 GP Skate America - 1 (197.31)

SP: 3 (66.49)
FS: 1 (130.82)​

2016 CS Autumn Classic International - 1 (208.30)

SP: 1 (71.40)
FS: 1 (136.90)​

2015/2016
2016 Canadian Nationals - 2 (211.40)

SP: 2 (69.73)
FS: 2 (141.67)​

2015/16 GP Final Barcelona, Spain - 4 (200.98)

SP: 4 (71.16)
FS: 4 (129.82)​

2015 GP France - 3 (64.95)

SP: 3 (64.95)
FS: cancelled​

2015 GP Skate America - 3 (189.49)

SP: 4 (64.85)
FS: 3 (124.64)​

2015 CS Nebelhorn Trophy - 5 (150.32)

SP: 5 (57.81)
FS: 5 (92.51)​

2015 Championnats québécois d'été - 1 (176.48)

SP: 2 (58.74)
FS: 1 (117.74)​

2014/2015
2015 World Championships - 8 (178.03)

SP: 10 (60.53)
FS: 10 (117.50)​

2015 Junior World Championships - 2 (176.32)

SP: 2 (61.32)
FS: 2 (115.00)​

2015 Canadian Nationals - 3 (181.43)

SP: 3 (61.47)
FS: 3 (181.43)​

2014/15 JGP Final - 1 (175.57)

SP: 1 (59.22)
FS: 1 (116.35)​

2014 JGP Pokal der Blauen Schwerter, Germany - 1 (174.10)

SP: 1 (59.18)
FS: 1 (114.92)​

2014 JGP Czech Skate - 1 (159.40)

SP: 1 (55.21)
FS: 1 (104.19)​

2013/2014
2014 Canadian Junior Nationals - 2 (147.82)

SP: 1
FS: 2​

2013 JGP Czech Skate - 4 (141.18)

SP: 3 (50.50)
FS: 4 (90.68)​

2013 JGP Minsk, Belarus - 4 (127.42)

SP: 4 (47.96)
FS: 3 (79.46)​

Golden Skate Articles and Threads
July 2018 GS split announcement thread:

https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?74342&p=2138616#post2138616​

January 2018 Duhamel and Radford dominate for seventh win by Ted Flett

https://goldenskate.com/2018/01/2018-canadian-nationals-pairs/​

Oct 23, 2016 Canadians claim crown in Chicago by Ted Flett[/INDENT]

https://goldenskate.com/2016/10/2016-skate-america-pairs/​

August 2015: Séguin and Bilodeau learn "winning formula:

http://www.goldenskate.com/2015/08/julianne-seguin-and-charlie-bilodeau/
Associated thread: http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?55923-S%E9guin-and-Bilodeau-learn-winning-formula​

Sept. 2014: "Canada’s Séguin and Bilodeau bring home JGP gold" by Paula Slater and Danielle Earl

http://www.goldenskate.com/2014/09/julianne-seguin-charlie-bilodeau/
Associated thread: http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?51932-S%E9guin-and-Bilodeau-bring-home-gold​

Feb. 2012-Thread about Julianne's previous partnership: Seguin & Evans

http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?36136-Seguin-amp-Evans&highlight=seguin​

Other articles and media
Jul 21, 2018 Fan tribute following the split announcement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kakN_WcTF_c​

Feb 21, 2018 La chimie de Charlie Bilodeau et Julianne Séguin by Radio-Canada Sports

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJbnE4bnutA​

Feb 7, 2018 Video interview in which Julianne Séguin and Charlie Bilodeau talk about their song choice of SYML's "Where's My Love" for the 2018 Winter Olympics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcv9b4c5ItQ​

Jan 31, 2018 Olympic Spotlight / Profil Olympique : Julianne Séguin / Charlie Bilodeau by SkateCanada PatinageCanada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7uPbxk3caM​

Jan 15, 2018 Annonce pour PyeongChang 2018: Séguin / Bilodeau by SkateCanada PatinageCanada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFFS-zZSGWI​

Jan 13, 2018 Julianne Seguin / Charlie Bilodeau post-FS interview CTNSC18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWzVf_MvZqU​

Mar 29 2017 For Julianne Séguin & Charlie Bilodeau, the only way is up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOBu--8gcok​

Oct 18, 2016 Julianne Seguin and Charlie Bilodeau and the Ice Dancers by PJKwong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Df7BlW79c​

Sept 14, 2016 TSL on the Road: Julianne Seguin and Charlie Bilodeau

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_OlAbMx714​

Aug 26, 2016 Entrevista Pink a Julianne Seguin y Charlie Bilodeau (Spanish)

http://patinajepinkpower.com/showthread.php?tid=624&pid=5871#pid5871​

Jan 24, 2015 Interview at Canadian Nationals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hvdUr17TY​

March 3, 2015: Josee Picard talks about Séguin and Bilodeau

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr6klo2hOa0​

April 2015: Seguin and Bilodeau Progress Due to Chemistry

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/04/20/119387806/seguin-bilodeau-progress-thanks-to-chemistry​

October 2015: TSL talks to Julianne Seguin & Charlie Bilodeau at Skate America

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO_HZBPPzc4​

Miscellanea
Charlie pronounces his name in this ISU "Wait...What!!!" video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&v=jDJ4LktXMVU​

Julianne's career as a single skater

As a single skater, Séguin won the junior bronze medal at the 2012 Canadian Championships and began competing on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series in autumn 2012. After placing sixth on the senior level at the 2013 Canadians, she was assigned to the 2013 Four Continents Championships and finished 11th in her senior international debut. She was assigned to represent Canada in ladies' singles at the 2014 World Junior Championships, but she withdrew after sustaining a back injury in practice. During 2014/2015 season, she won the bronze medal at an ISU Challenger Series event, the 2014 Skate Canada Autumn Classic.

ISU Bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00054103.htm

Personal Best Scores
SP: 54.18 (Skate Canada Autumn Classic 2014)
FS: 104.81 (Skate Canada Autumn Classic 2014)
TS: 158.99 (Skate Canada Autumn Classic 2014)

Programs and Videos
2014/2015
SP: "Gypsy Tango" / "Tanguera" (Tango Argentino)
FS: "Aria and 30 Variations" (The Goldberg Variations) / "Heart of Stone" / Sonata No. 14 in E sharp minor for Piano op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight" by Ludwig van Beethoven

2013/2014
SP: "Jinsei no merry go round" (from "Freedom Piano Stories 4") by Joe Hisaishi
FS: "Gigi" ("Over the Rainbow" and "The Parisians")

2014 GP Skate Canada

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aopTLN49oFs​

2012/2013
SP: "Fever" and "Sing, Sing, Sing"
FS: "Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin

2013 Four Continents Championships

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfR38AdXLT0​

2012 JGP Courchevel, France

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GihjMA4ISao​

2012 JGP Sencila Bled Cup

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeSs9oTbdnE​

2010 championnats quebecois d'été

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQkhquJSxJQ​

Results
2014/2015
2014 GP Skate Canada - 12
2014 CS Autumn Classic - 3

2013/2014
2014 World Junior Championships - WD
2014 Canadian Nationals - 7
2013 JGP Czech Republic - 9
2013 JGP Mexico - 6

2012/2013
2013 Four Continents Championships (senior) - 11
2013 Canadian Nationals - 6
JGP France - 7
JGP Slovenia - 10

2011/2012
2012 Canadian Junior Nationals - 3

 

[dorispulaski]

You weren't....I was very impressed and charmed by their performances.

 

[Sophie-Anna]

I didn't see nothing special until the JGPF. And after world juniors I rewatched their performances and now I'm their fan. I think they have very nice relationships, they're really skating together. I think they really have a chance even in the very competitive canadian field.

 

[Hyena]

New article, including information on their new programs: http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?55923-S%E9guin-and-Bilodeau-learn-winning-formula

SP: “Monde Inverse” by Cirque du Soleil, choreo by Shae-Lynn Bourne and Shae Zukiwsky
LP: Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale” (performed by the Danish National Concert Orchestra and Choir) and an original piano piece by Karl Hugo, choreo by Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon

They're competing at the Quebec championships this weekend. Their SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHgJbk5jq4

I really like this program. It's a fun, character-driven program like their short last year. Julianne was a BEAST in landing a wonky looking throw triple flip.

 

[snowflakebeautiful]

You weren't....I was very impressed and charmed by their performances.

Me too! I remember watching them at their first JGP of the season this past year online; and it was at first sight, haha. The programs weren't perfect, but they just felt a cut above and had a lot of potential. I'm really hoping that they have a good season this year! I like their new SP.

 

[matmuh]

i loveeed their SP as well! very different and perferct for them! i cant wait to see their FP and i really love him, he looks so compassionate and so nice

 

[Hyena]

I agree matmuh, one of my favorite things about them is their connection on and off the ice. I don't really care if pairs are romantically involved or give that impression during their programs, I just like it when they like each other! And these two really seem to.

 

[Layback11]

Their FS from the Quebec Summer Champs: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n8K0h0kyT5Q

IDK if their SP was ever posted.

 

[snowflakebeautiful]

I agree matmuh, one of my favorite things about them is their connection on and off the ice. I don't really care if pairs are romantically involved or give that impression during their programs, I just like it when they like each other! And these two really seem to.

Yes!!! They seem to actually be friends and have a good time skating together, which is always so awesome.

Layback11 Here is the SP from Quebec: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rHgJbk5jq4
I love her dress!

 

[dorispulaski]

Don't miss this article about them. I put it in the OP but did not post it separately before.
http://www.goldenskate.com/2015/08/julianne-seguin-and-charlie-bilodeau/

 

[Alex D]

"This year, even if it's senior Grand Prix we don't have the pressure of the gold medal," he told CBC Sports. "Last year in junior it was okay, we're thinking about our performance but we're still like, 'OK, we can be first.' Now this year it's only a year where we will learn so we don't have pressure for the podium or whatever else, we just have fun skating."

Quote from CBC Sports.

Source

 

[matmuh]

good luck to them at SA!! i really love their SP this season, i think its one of the best SP!

 

[tulosai]

good luck to them at SA!! i really love their SP this season, i think its one of the best SP!

I like it too! I am rooting for them to be able to be much cleaner here than they were at their first event this year!!

 

[tulosai]

Their short program was so beautiful and fun today! I just loved it and am happy they have managed to put their senior B behind them!

 

[matmuh]

great job, Charlie is one of my favourite mair pair skater, he has such geniune smile and its obvious they really care about eachother, good luck on LP!!

 

[Hyena]

Congratulations on a bronze at Skate America - their first senior Grand Prix medal in their first outing!

New personal bests too. 64.85 for the short, 124.64 for the free, and 189.49 overall.

Here are their programs with British Eurosport commentary (spoiler alert, the guys loved them):
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iirrLmDzjM
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdq9hX5szWo

 

[Hyena]

TSL also interviewed Julianne and Charlie at Skate America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO_HZBPPzc4

They ask him how he keeps his back straight in lifts. His reply - "I don't know, more abs?"

And I went ahead and updated the OP. I figured I adopted them, I should take better care of them myself.

 

[tulosai]

I loved them last night, I actually thought they deserved second! Wonderful skates!

(What I sincerely like about the British Eurosport guys is that they love, or are at least 'kind to' every single one of the skaters. No matter what they do find something positive to say. Really they almost deserve their own fan fest )

 

[tulosai]

TSL also interviewed Julianne and Charlie at Skate America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO_HZBPPzc4

They ask him how he keeps his back straight in lifts. His reply - "I don't know, more abs?"

And I went ahead and updated the OP. I figured I adopted them, I should take better care of them myself.

Oh wow they found some non Americans to talk to

On another note I did not know they spoke English so well- very impressive!

 

[s_parks]

I loved them last night, I actually thought they deserved second! Wonderful skates!

(What I sincerely like about the British Eurosport guys is that they love, or are at least 'kind to' every single one of the skaters. No matter what they do find something positive to say. Really they almost deserve their own fan fest )

I admit I am not quite a fan of S/B, but I really liked their performance/program in the free. Well deserved marks; I would have them second as well.
I agree about the Eurosport guys. Even when they criticize they are not insulting or disparaging.