Overview
- Papadakis’ memoir, published Jan. 15, alleges longtime partner Guillaume Cizeron was controlling and describes feeling under his grip during their championship career.
- Cizeron has publicly denied the characterizations, calling the book a smear campaign, saying it contains false statements, and instructing lawyers to seek an end to alleged defamation.
- NBC confirmed it removed Papadakis from its figure skating broadcast team, citing a clear conflict of interest and the need to preserve coverage free of actual or perceived bias.
- Papadakis told L’Équipe she was informed after Cizeron’s formal legal notice became public and said losing the Olympic commentary role felt like an unjust setback to her new career.
- Cizeron is preparing to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics with new partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry, while the legal and reputational dispute continues to unfold.