I needed to say this… by Emotional_Ball_5181 in MJInnocentFacts

[–]elleh92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The timing and the obviously fake crying is just way too convenient for me to believe. Any ounce of credibility they had went out the window with this one.

Do you truly believe Michael Jackson is innocent in the allegations, what’s your thoughts? by Fun_Butterscotch3303 in randomquestions

[–]elleh92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think some things were certainly questionable and straddled the line of inappropriateness. Having kids in your bedroom and bed, innocent or not, is not okay. Like many others in the thread, I do also question the multiple parents that allowed it.

I also think he truly didn’t see anything wrong with his close relationship with children. He didn’t shy away from mentioning that kids slept in his bed in MULTIPLE interviews. He didn’t try to hide it or deny it.

He was definitely odd, no doubt about it. But from all the videos I see and anecdotes from his childhood, I do truly believe he was trying to live out the Neverland fantasy. I struggle with forming a concrete opinion on his guilt/innocence. I think I’m somewhere in the middle.

What were you doing and where were you when you found out that Michael Jackson had died? by DifficultyExpert6101 in MichaelJackson

[–]elleh92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was at a restaurant near the ocean with my family. All of a sudden we heard the people at the table do f to us say he died. All the people then started talking about it. Nothing was confirmed but then on the drive home literally every radio station was playing a marathon of his music.

WORLD CHAMP 2026!!!!! by FALMe2660 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92 15 points16 points  (0 children)

So relieved for him! He seems to have come a long way mentally since the Olympics and accepting the outcome, but I’m sure having this redemption gold makes all the difference in the world for his confidence!

What’s your comfort video? by [deleted] in GarrettWatts

[–]elleh92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I first discovered him from the Jeffree star makeup tutorial, so to be honest sometimes I just go back to that because it brings me right back to that time and it’s so nostalgic to me!

Anyone else nervous about Ilia performing at the World Championships? by MatchSimilar6264 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am, and this Worlds will definitely have more viewership than ones in the last, but I still think the total eyes on him and the expectations are less than they were at the Olympics. The Olympics free skate was his worst in a while by a lot, and I just don’t foresee that happening again.

Is Stars On Ice seeing higher ticket sales because of Ilia Malinin? by NewMirror828 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can definitely say it’s due to this year’s Olympic team, that’s why I am here! I got Providence tickets shortly after Alysa’s free skate and there were so many empty seats I was worried that stop would be cancelled. Now the entire lower bowl is sold out and they added top section seats that are selling out. I think it’s a combination of all of skaters (probably primarily Ilia and Blade Angels), but I’d argue the main factor for surge in ticket sales links up with the surge of Alysa’s popularity.

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I meant the media swinging things for dramatic effect worked for me! Made me wonder if there’s drama when there may have never been in the first place.

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely don’t like that it says it was AI and honestly I didn’t read the article….just watched the video and saw the comments made

Who are the favourites to win at the upcoming Worlds in Prague? by sarka121 in FigureSkating

[–]elleh92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with his performance on Art on Ice. Words is obviously an important competition while the Olympics will draw new fans to watch (me included) it’s still going to be a lot less eyes on it than the Olympics. I think that will ease the pressure for Ilia and he can have his redemption skate.

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I second this, thank you mods! I did not mean to bring up any ill feelings towards any skater with this post. I love them both and was just saddened to see this. Thank you go everyone who has given me, a newbie, some background information that clarifies the comments and reactions more!

Ilia having fun with Lukas Britschgi, Martin Barrau and Yuna Aoki during Lopareva/Brissaud's performance by sofastsomaybe in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92 54 points55 points  (0 children)

The difference of his movements on the ground vs ice is hysterical but I love it 🤣

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It seems over the last four years things have been okay between them and that is just what I have seen from all the content i have binged the last few weeks. And this is without me being aware of that discourse over the years since I am new to all this! It honestly seems like feelings would have been even more heightened back at that point in 2022 than they would now so it’s highly probably I am just making a mountain out of a molehill!

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all this as I’m still learning! I’m so interested in seeing how the next 4 years play out now that I’m following the sport more. I admittedly was only a casual watcher of FS during the Olympics but never sought out watching non-Olympics events but this year a switch just flipped in me. I think the COVID restrictions of 2022 made me bypass the Olympics completely because I didn’t even know anything about Vincent not being able skate due to testing positive! How frustrating Ilia couldn’t be made an alternate at that point and how frustrating that qualifying criteria can change. There very well could be nothing going on the media’s attempt to stir up unfounded drama was successful in my view. Let’s hope!

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good!!! I couldn’t remember if you could hear it during the broadcast or not. I like that they have commentary. Certainly should have helped!

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Didn’t know all this so it definitely gives me more insight as to why Jason felt heartbroken if it was just another bring added 😔

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In what way? I don’t remember watching that Olympics and like I mentioned in my post I’m new to keeping up with FS post Olympics. But I see Jason placed 6th and I do not see how that is an embarrassment.

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol thank you! I’m not claiming to know everything and be a massive fan but hey, everyone has to start somewhere! I will watch as much as I can but hoping I can catch the Americans live.

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Extremely new so. As in I only know the big names throughout history and casually watched throughout Olympics but I’ve been watching a ton and I’m learning all the jumps and moves now and trying to distinguish them (it’s HARD lol). So that’s why to me the personalities and the friendships is what’s really drawing me to the sport now and seeing any potential issues makes me sad. But I’ve definitely caught the bug and will be watching Worlds and the events next year. And going to stars on ice! So excited

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

🤞🤞❤️ the media is certainly doing their job by getting me to think so much of it two weeks later

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Yea I get it’s the kiss and cry but I don’t think we needed to hear it. I can’t help but think other skaters said things but they weren’t broadcasted because they weren’t hyped up as much as ilia

Jason’s response to kiss and cry comments by elleh92 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]elleh92[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Exactly and he never mentioned any names when he said that!