Michelle in San Jose for Nationals 1/5/18

**teach23** · January 5th, 2018, 07:32 PM

I had been reading that Michelle and Ben Agosto will be interviewed by Nick McCarvel this evening.

The Ladies' Long Programs will be televised tonight on NBC beginning at 7 p.m. (Central Time). If you have IceNetwork, you're in good shape. There may be a podcast as well. I will check it out later.

https://twitter.com/cousin_pj/status/949427608617345024 (cute pic of Michelle)

Another lovely photo of Michelle: https://twitter.com/RobynKanter/stat...37363213627392

https://twitter.com/kwanette/status/949426466390933507 (kwanette gives approximate time for interview)

I wonder if Michelle will present the awards this evening. That would be lovely!

**teach23** · January 5th, 2018, 08:45 PM

Oh my! Michelle is taking part in the Hall of Fame Ceremony:

https://twitter.com/Mirandactl/statu...51879494205441

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdlvjWWluJ_/

https://twitter.com/Lousmum/status/949450209104314368

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdlwx4SnYK2/

**teach23** · January 5th, 2018, 08:46 PM

Nice photo of Michelle with Evan, Karen and Vera:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdlwrYbjyAz/

**teach23** · January 5th, 2018, 10:27 PM

Nice photos from the interview:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdlzTc3F...ged=uschamps18

**teach23** · January 5th, 2018, 10:44 PM

A different interview : https://twitter.com/APA_NBCBayArea/s...74170248704000

Just a nice photo with someone: https://twitter.com/rls469/status/949469659790823424

Kind of funny: https://twitter.com/a94_leah/status/949459275247570944

Nice: https://twitter.com/mizderi/status/949477722492841984

**michellesmom** · January 6th, 2018, 02:24 AM

So glad to see her! Of course, NBC didn't show any of this. They're not even showing the men's free on their regular free channel, only on NBCSports. But I have to say I was really thrilled with the results of the Ladies' free!

**Nicki** · January 6th, 2018, 02:39 AM

Thanks for all of the photos. So happy to see that Michelle is taking part in Nationals.

**teach23** · January 6th, 2018, 05:29 PM

More photos from last night and today (I think):

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdnWXNWg...ged=uschamps18

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdncDDPH...ken-at=2306125

**CAROLB** · January 7th, 2018, 03:11 AM

We didn't get to see any of the interviews or even know Michelle was in the house. I wasn't on the computer last night so I didn't see these wonderful photos until tonight. She is still so loved. If she skates at the Olympics, that place will go crazy. South Korean fans love her just as we do here. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures. Gosh I miss her but she seems to be very happy. I love seeing her involved in figure skating.

**teach23** · January 8th, 2018, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by CAROLB

We didn't get to see any of the interviews or even know Michelle was in the house. I wasn't on the computer last night so I didn't see these wonderful photos until tonight. She is still so loved. If she skates at the Olympics, that place will go crazy. South Korean fans love her just as we do here. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures. Gosh I miss her but she seems to be very happy. I love seeing her involved in figure skating.

Michelle's name is almost taboo on NBC. Michelle Kwan won 9 U.S. Championships--the most ever! I cannot understand the reasoning that totally eliminates even one mention of her during the broadcast of the U.S.Figure Skating Championships. Both Sarah Hughes and Sasha Cohen were mentioned briefly. There was a special segment about the 20th anniversary of Tara's Olympic gold. Johnny and Tara were given air time to discuss Tara's bright Olympic star. I did not watch. Someone tweeted that Johnny mentioned Michelle.

In the meantime, Michelle was signing autographs, giving interviews, cheering for the skaters. Her presence was felt even if she was not on NBC's cameras. The cameras did catch some of the other great skaters during the competition.

I'll see if I can locate any of Michelle's interviews.

**Nicki** · January 8th, 2018, 11:03 PM

I agree with everyone who feels that Michelle needs more mention, especially during U.S. Nationals where she was so dominate for so many years. They show former skaters sitting in the stands frequently, and even interview some of them. The only mention Michelle got this time was during Johnny's interview of Tara. Johnny asked how Tara prepared for her rivalry with Michelle. Tara recalled '98 nationals and the fall during her short program and how that hurt her confidence at first, but then motivated her to prove Tara mentioned that she covered her ears before going out on the ice for her long program in Nagano, because she didn't want to hear Michelle's score. She said that she must have uncovered them too quickly, because she heard Michelle getting a sting of 5.9's. She thought "they've left no room for me no matter what I do so I just need to go for it."

**synnabun** · January 8th, 2018, 11:24 PM

I was in San Jose this week and spotted Michelle many times. She was in the private booth above my section (Karen Kwan, Evan Lysacek, Vera Wang, and many others were there too.) I missed out on the platinum Q&A Saturday morning because I wasn't feeling well, but our very own WorldsGreatestMK (also known as KJ) got me these:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtaZT7Hxv2/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdta-jtHvQG/?hl=en

After the Men's free skate Saturday night, KJ and I were talking and trying to decide what to do when we realized that Michelle and her people were still there. We waited a while, talked with Karen Kwan (albeit briefly and very awkward because she was on a mission), and eventually Michelle emerged. (Side note: Evan Lysacek still looks fit enough to compete, and Vera Wang is beautiful in person! I never though I'd run into her.) Fans were still hovering, so she grabbed my hand and we quickly walked down the concourse out of view and she took a picture with me. It's a terrible picture of me, and my tent of a dress makes me look like a whale, but I finally got to meet Michelle!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtbFvwHOq7/?hl=en

**attyfan** · January 8th, 2018, 11:38 PM

Given that this Nats was celebrating the anniversary of various OGMs in years ending in "8" -- including the anniversary of you-know-who's win in '98 -- I think it better that Michelle was "left out of things", rather than having to "re-live" something that can't be a pleasant memory for her.

**Grace** · January 9th, 2018, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by synnabun

I was in San Jose this week and spotted Michelle many times. She was in the private booth above my section (Karen Kwan, Evan Lysacek, Vera Wang, and many others were there too.) I missed out on the platinum Q&A Saturday morning because I wasn't feeling well, but our very own WorldsGreatestMK (also known as KJ) got me these:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtaZT7Hxv2/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdta-jtHvQG/?hl=en

After the Men's free skate Saturday night, KJ and I were talking and trying to decide what to do when we realized that Michelle and her people were still there. We waited a while, talked with Karen Kwan (albeit briefly and very awkward because she was on a mission), and eventually Michelle emerged. (Side note: Evan Lysacek still looks fit enough to compete, and Vera Wang is beautiful in person! I never though I'd run into her.) Fans were still hovering, so she grabbed my hand and we quickly walked down the concourse out of view and she took a picture with me. It's a terrible picture of me, and my tent of a dress makes me look like a whale, but I finally got to meet Michelle!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtbFvwHOq7/?hl=en

That's super cute Bonnie - did you tell her who you were since she grabbed your hand and walked away? I loved the little video she did for you =) What a woman <3

**WorldsGreatestMK** · January 9th, 2018, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Grace

That's super cute Bonnie - did you tell her who you were since she grabbed your hand and walked away? I loved the little video she did for you =) What a woman <3

She remembered because when I saw Michelle earlier that morning (when she made the video), I said she is Synnabun on the MKF.

ETA: Here is my picture with Michelle!

**synnabun** · January 9th, 2018, 04:42 PM

Best day ever, KJ!!

**michellesmom** · January 9th, 2018, 09:16 PM

That is awesome! I'm so happy for both of you! And you both look great in your pictures, too!

**Nicki** · January 10th, 2018, 02:22 AM

Wonderful pictures! I'm so happy that you both got to have this experience.

**teach23** · January 10th, 2018, 09:53 PM

OMG! Bonnie!! What an awesome experience! Thanks so much for sharing your great fortune!

Michelle is such an angel.

**KeithB** · January 10th, 2018, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by teach23

Michelle's name is almost taboo on NBC. Michelle Kwan won 9 U.S. Championships--the most ever! I cannot understand the reasoning that totally eliminates even one mention of her during the broadcast of the U.S.Figure Skating Championships. Both Sarah Hughes and Sasha Cohen were mentioned briefly. There was a special segment about the 20th anniversary of Tara's Olympic gold. Johnny and Tara were given air time to discuss Tara's bright Olympic star. I did not watch. Someone tweeted that Johnny mentioned Michelle.

In the meantime, Michelle was signing autographs, giving interviews, cheering for the skaters. Her presence was felt even if she was not on NBC's cameras. The cameras did catch some of the other great skaters during the competition.

I'll see if I can locate any of Michelle's interviews.

I think there were some noses out of joint when Michelle declined an invitation to be a commentator after withdrawing because of injury in 2006. Might they be holding a grudge after 12 years? If so, I would cheerfully wash their mouths out with some soap I made in high school chemistry lab.

**skatesindreams** · January 11th, 2018, 04:42 PM

How fortunate you both are!
Michelle is her typically lovely and gracious self.

**Mathman2** · January 14th, 2018, 08:45 PM

What a day for Synnabun and KJ!

**Kwanatic** · January 18th, 2018, 10:58 PM

so happy for Synnabun for meeting her and getting a pic. While I didn't get to watch all of the coverage, what I did watch, the ladies..i wondered WHY they were showing pics of her with everyone else, nor mentioning her. I mean, She has more US titles than anyone has 9or most likely will ever have...at least for a very long time. so WHY NOT ? she did more for the US than the gold medal winners. Oh well, she's more popular without gold than most of them with golds are anyway. we love her regardless of NBC, or anyone else.