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Cizeron Accuses Papadakis of Smear Campaign in Memoir

1/15/2026

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Guillaume Cizeron, Olympic ice dancing champion, accused former partner Gabriella Papadakis of a "smear campaign" through her memoir, "So as Not to Disappear."
Cizeron claims the book falsely portrays him as "controlling" and "demanding," prompting him to instruct his lawyers to stop its publication.
Competing at the European Championships with new partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry, Cizeron emphasized their history of mutual respect.
Gabriella Papadakis, now retired, has shifted to broadcasting and supports same-sex pairs in ice dance.

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Guillaume Cizeron, Olympic ice dancing champion, accused former partner Gabriella Papadakis of a "smear campaign" through her memoir, "So as Not to Disappear."
Cizeron claims the book falsely portrays him as "controlling" and "demanding," prompting him to instruct his lawyers to stop its publication.
Competing at the European Championships with new partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry, Cizeron emphasized their history of mutual respect.
Gabriella Papadakis, now retired, has shifted to broadcasting and supports same-sex pairs in ice dance.