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Ice Dance Rivals: A Marriage on Thin Ice?
1 Feb
Summary
- A new docuseries follows three ice dancing pairs preparing for the Winter Olympics.
- The series features a married ice dancing couple in their final competitive season.
- It highlights rivalries and personal backstories, including a comeback skater.
"Glitter & Gold," a three-episode docuseries now available on Netflix, delves into the demanding world of ice dancing. The show chronicles the journeys of three prominent pairs as they strive for success at the upcoming Winter Olympics in 2026.
Central to the narrative is the American married couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who have been skating partners since 2011 and tied the knot in 2024. This season marks their final competitive outing together, adding an emotional layer to their pursuit of victory against fierce rivals.
Among their key competitors are Canadian pair Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, who are intensely focused on securing their first Olympic medal. The series also introduces Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry of France, with Cizeron making a competitive comeback after a previous retirement.
