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Alysa Liu's Gaga Program Faces Olympic Uncertainty

1/12/2026

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U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu debuted a new free skate program inspired by Lady Gaga at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Liu expressed uncertainty about using the program in her Olympic routine, stating, “I don’t even think I’m going to do [it] at the Olympics.”
She prefers to focus on her favorite piece, “MacArthur Park,” which she previously won with at the Grand Prix Final.
Liu's Gaga program faces music rights issues, complicating its potential use.
Her participation in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics will depend on selection by the U.S. National Olympic Committee.

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U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu debuted a new free skate program inspired by Lady Gaga at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Liu expressed uncertainty about using the program in her Olympic routine, stating, “I don’t even think I’m going to do [it] at the Olympics.”
She prefers to focus on her favorite piece, “MacArthur Park,” which she previously won with at the Grand Prix Final.
Liu's Gaga program faces music rights issues, complicating its potential use.
Her participation in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics will depend on selection by the U.S. National Olympic Committee.