- French pair skating sensations Vanessa James, 38, and Morgan Ciprès, 34, have sent the internet into a ‘global meltdown’ with their ‘hauntingly’ brilliant tribute to Michael Jackson.
- The 2019 European Champions delivered a ‘breathtaking’ medley of Beat It and Black or White at the star-studded ‘All That Skate’ ice show in Seoul, South Korea.
- Inside the packed arena, the atmosphere reached a ‘fever pitch’ as the duo swapped traditional skating costumes for ‘glamorous’ street-style attire to deliver a high-octane routine.
- The ‘unfiltered’ performance has racked up millions of views, with fans branding it the ‘gold standard’ for exhibition skating and a ‘masterclass’ in on-ice chemistry.
It was the moonwalk that moved the world.
In a performance that has been branded “pure, unadulterated fire,” Vanessa James and Morgan Ciprès proved exactly why they are the most ‘provocative’ pair to ever grace the ice. Taking to the rink at the Olympic Park KSPO Dome for the legendary All That Skate show, the French icons delivered a ‘soul-searing’ tribute to the King of Pop that left 10,000 fans trembling in their seats.
Forget the stiff, classical routines of yesteryear; this was a ‘furious’ display of rock-star energy. As the ‘mysterious’ opening chords of Beat It echoed through the arena, the pair launched into a routine that was both ‘harrowing’ in its technical difficulty and ‘heavenly’ in its execution.
THE ‘THRILLER’ BREAKDOWN
THE MOVES: The routine featured ‘gravity-defying’ throws and a ‘surgical’ attention to Michael Jackson’s iconic choreography—translated perfectly onto blades.
THE FASHION: Dressed in ‘shimmering’ black leather-look gear, the pair brought a ‘glamorous’ edge to the ice that felt more like a world-tour concert than a gala.
THE LEGACY: This performance cemented their status as the ‘rebel’ monarchs of the sport, following their lavish victory at the 2019 European Championships.
The chemistry between James and Ciprès—who have been training together under the ‘visionary’ eye of coach John Zimmerman—was palpable. As the music transitioned into the ‘electrifying’ beats of Black or White, the duo’s speed became ‘breathtaking,’ executing ‘monumental’ lifts that seemed to defy the very laws of physics.
On social media, the reaction has been nothing short of ‘rapturous.’ One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “I’ve watched this a thousand times and I still get goosebumps. They aren’t just skaters; they are artists.” Another added: “The way they hit those accents… it’s divine. Michael would be proud.”
While the pair has faced ‘harrowing’ challenges off the ice in recent years, this 2019 masterclass remains a powerful reminder of their ‘shimmering’ peak. It was a night when the ‘King of Beers’ met the King of Pop, and the result was a ‘miraculous’ slice of sporting history.
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