. For a split second, the costume slipped — and the entire arena seemed to hold its breath. ” What should have been a flawless Olympic performance nearly turned into a shocking moment on the ice when a wardrobe malfunction struck Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier during their routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics - newsanchor360
For a split second, the costume slipped — and the entire arena seemed to hold its breath. ” What should have been a flawless Olympic performance nearly turned into a shocking moment on the ice when a wardrobe malfunction struck Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier during their routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics - newsanchor360
For a split second, the costume slipped — and the entire arena seemed to hold its breath. ” What should have been a flawless Olympic performance nearly turned into a shocking moment on the ice when a wardrobe malfunction struck Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier during their routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics - newsanchor360

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Home Uncategorized “For a split second, the costume slipped — and the entire arena seemed to hold its breath.” What should have been a flawless Olympic performance nearly turned into a shocking moment on the ice when a wardrobe malfunction struck Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier during their routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics

“For a split second, the costume slipped — and the entire arena seemed to hold its breath.” What should have been a flawless Olympic performance nearly turned into a shocking moment on the ice when a wardrobe malfunction struck Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier during their routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Uncategorized anh tuyetbtv · 10/03/2026 · comments off Ice skater narrowly avoids 2026 Winter Olympics points deduction after wardrobe malfunction

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A black cuff belonging to Paul Poirier latched on to Piper Gilles’ tights during the 2026 Winter Olympics routine, Image 2 shows Piper Gilles and partner Paul Poirier of Team Canada compete in Ice Dance – Rhythm Dance Qualification on Feb. 9, 2026

Canadian skaters Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier narrowly held onto third place in the rhythm dance segment of the ice dancing competition on Monday after a wardrobe malfunction nearly proved costly at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

During their routine, a piece of Poirier’s arm cuff ripped off and got caught on Gilles’ tights as she was airborne and spinning on his shoulder — risking a point deduction if the piece of clothing fell on the ice, per Olympic rules.

After she landed, Gilles quickly grabbed the cuff and put it behind her back before their final pose at Milano Ice Skating Arena.

A black cuff belonging to Paul Poirier latched onto Piper Gilles’ tights during the 2026 Winter Olympics routine. Getty Images

piper gilles and paul poirier delivered possibly the greatest costume save in ice dance history #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/P7gpX1817d

— igor (@igorjustincase) February 10, 2026

The pair scored 86.18 points to finish in third place, putting them in podium position heading into the free dance portion of the medal competition on Wednesday.

Athletes can face point deductions — usually one per incident — if their clothing falls on the ice, as it also poses a safety hazard, per Olympic rules.

The Canadian team is behind France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron and Team USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who hold first and second place, respectively.

Piper Gilles and partner Paul Poirier of Team Canada compete in Ice Dance – Rhythm Dance Qualification on Feb. 9, 2026. Getty Images

Gilles and Paul Poirier have won two straight world silver medals, including in 2025.

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