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Ilia Malinin's Olympics Upset Sparks Controversy with Swifties

2/15/2026

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At the Olympics, Ilia Malinin, world champion figure skater, finished eighth after being a favorite for gold.
Malinin appeared on The Today Show ahead of a crucial competition.
In the interview, he discussed drawing and video games and said he does not like Taylor Swift's music.
He congratulated the champion, Mikhail Shaidorov, and engaged with the media, but faced backlash from Taylor Swift's fans, raising questions about his future performances.

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Story summary

At the Olympics, Ilia Malinin, world champion figure skater, finished eighth after being a favorite for gold.
Malinin appeared on The Today Show ahead of a crucial competition.
In the interview, he discussed drawing and video games and said he does not like Taylor Swift's music.
He congratulated the champion, Mikhail Shaidorov, and engaged with the media, but faced backlash from Taylor Swift's fans, raising questions about his future performances.