Overview
- A private practice video that surfaced on YouTube last month captured Alex Shibutani berating his sister and partner, Maia, with explicit insults.
- On Nov. 7, Alex told reporters he felt terrible about the outburst and had apologized immediately, while Maia affirmed their understanding and said they choose each other every time.
- The duo placed sixth in Friday’s rhythm dance and finished sixth overall at the NHK Trophy in Osaka on Saturday.
- The two-time Olympians are returning to competition after a seven-year hiatus that included Maia’s 2019 surgery and recovery from a malignant kidney tumor.
- No disciplinary action has been reported, and the pair are next scheduled to compete at the Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy on Nov. 21–23.