Overview

• The former world champions debut two Lori Nichol–choreographed programs at the John Nicks Pairs Challenge in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Stellato-Dudek says their short program to Carmina Burana includes an element not previously seen in competition, signaling an effort to 'make history.'
• They report improved health after a rigorous recovery and analysis phase that included an element-by-element spreadsheet to target weak points.
• Last season’s slide included Deschamps’s November illness that cost them the Grand Prix Final and Stellato-Dudek’s shoulder, ankle and wrist injuries, culminating in fifth at worlds in Boston.
• Their fall schedule features Grand Prix de France in Angers on Oct. 17–19 and Skate Canada International in Saskatoon on Oct. 31–Nov. 2, with nationals in Gatineau from Jan. 5–11 as they prepare for the 2026 Olympics, for which Stellato-Dudek became eligible after gaining Canadian citizenship in December.