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NBC Pulls Papadakis From Milan Olympics Commentary After Cizeron’s Legal Notice

Her new memoir details what she calls a harmful partnership within a sport she views as plagued by systemic issues.

Overview

  • Gabriella Papadakis published Pour ne pas disparaître with Robert Laffont, describing feeling under former partner Guillaume Cizeron’s control and being in a dangerous situation for her physical and mental health.
  • Following publication, Cizeron issued a formal legal notice alleging false and defamatory statements and said he would hand the matter to his lawyers.
  • Papadakis said NBC rescinded its plan for her to commentate at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics after the legal notice was made public.
  • She described the loss of the role as emotionally painful and a setback to starting a broadcasting career, though she said she understood NBC’s position.
  • Cizeron remains set to compete at the Milan Games with new partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry, as the dispute moves into a legal and reputational phase.