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Madison Chock and Evan Bates both remember the moment everything changed.
The Team USA ice dancers — widely regarded as the best duo in the world and the favorites to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy — were originally paired together in 2011.
Over time, however, their professional partnership blossomed into something more.
“There’s definitely a moment that I recall,” Bates, 36, exclusively told Us Weekly alongside Chock, 33, via their partnership with Nulo. “We skated together for five years and it was just a friendship, but the friendship was good. From day one we always had a connection. We were laughing, we enjoyed our time together. It made skating so fun. Over the five years, we had success, but also didn’t have success. We had a lot of trying times. In those trying times, I really realized how much I relied on Maddie and really felt connected to her in a way that went beyond just as a skating partner.”
Olympic Ice Dancers Evan Bates and Madison Chock’s Relationship Timeline
As the pair prepared to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Bates had the impression “it was going to be the end of the road for us as a career.”
“I remember thinking, ‘I can’t really imagine one day walking out of the rink and going our separate ways, being friends and just not seeing each other anymore,’’’ Bates said. “I made the realization, I shared the realization and, luckily, the realization was reciprocated. That changed everything in our relationship and our partnership.”
Bates added, “Since that moment, we’ve been pretty much inseparable.”
Chock remembers the moment, too, admitting she was “so surprised” by Bates’ admission.
“It really just came out of the blue for me,” she told Us. “I knew we always had an incredible chemistry. We had so much fun together. We were great friends. Training was always fun because we always just got along. We had the same work ethic. But when he told me how he felt, I was so surprised because I didn’t see it coming at all.”
Chock continued, “When I really sat with it and thought about it, I was like, ‘Wait a minute. I feel the same things about you. This is incredible.’”
The couple got married in Hawaii in June 2024.
“Our day-to-day life is certainly very similar, if not completely unchanged with training and our typical routine that we have gotten used to over the years,” Chock said of life as husband and wife. “But I would say after we got married there was definitely a shift in the emotional connection and pull towards each other. It’s definitely much stronger.”
Chock added, “It’s very rooted in love and our commitment to each other, and our commitment in wanting to continue to improve as people moving forward and be the best partners we can be to each other.”
With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on the horizon, Chock and Bates have partnered with Nulo’s “Fuel Incredible” campaign, designed to highlight the unique bond between athletes and their pets.
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Chock and Bates are parents to toy poodles Stella, 13, and Henry, 9.
“Henry and Stella are a huge part of our lives,” Chock said. “Skating is a huge part, but Henry and Stella are right there along with us. They’re really an active part of our entire day.”
During training, Chock said both dogs “come with us to the rink on a daily basis.”
‘When we have a break, they run around and they greet everybody in the locker room,” Chock explained. “They just brighten spirits at the rink when everyone’s going through the ringer. Doing their run-throughs, having some grueling training sessions. Henry and Stella bring everybody so much joy.”
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The state is ready to take Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda to court once his health improves, according to Dzikondianthu Malunda, Director of Litigation in the Ministry of Justice.
Malunda told Maravi Post that Chimwendo Banda is currently receiving medical care, and it’s reported that his health is not in good shape.
“It will be inhumane to drag a sick person to court,” Malunda said, indicating that the state is waiting for Chimwendo Banda’s health to improve before proceeding with the case.
Chimwendo Banda’s lawyer, Khwima Mchizi, confirmed that his client’s health is indeed not satisfactory.
Chimwendo Banda handed himself over to the police on December 12, and he is currently awaiting a bail ruling from the court.
The MCP Secretary General is facing murder charges, and the state’s decision to wait for his health improvement before taking him to court reflects a balance between ensuring justice is served and respecting the rights of the accused.
The case has garnered significant attention in Malawi, with many following the developments closely. The MCP has been vocal about Chimwendo Banda’s situation, and the party’s supporters are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the case.
As the situation unfolds, the court is expected to deliver a ruling on Chimwendo Banda’s bail application, which will determine whether he will be granted bail or remain in custody until the trial begins.
The state’s readiness to proceed with the case once Chimwendo Banda’s health improves underscores its commitment to ensuring that justice is served, regardless of the accused’s health status or political affiliation.
The case against Chimwendo Banda serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability for one’s actions, even for those in positions of influence or leadership.
As the people of Malawi await the next developments in the case, it is clear that the outcome will have significant implications for the country’s political landscape and the pursuit of justice.
In related news, the MCP has expressed concerns about the treatment of Chimwendo Banda while in custody, calling for transparency and fairness in the handling of the case.
The party’s leadership has also urged supporters to remain calm and peaceful, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rule of law and allowing the judicial process to take its course.
As the story continues to unfold, Maravipost will provide updates and insights into the case, ensuring that our readers are informed about the latest developments.
Protesters in Minneapolis return to the streets as federal agents take over the investigation into the killing of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent, while Portland officials condemn another immigration-related shooting.
A review of immigration related shootings under President Trump shows a rising pattern of violence as federal agents carry out increasingly aggressive and public operations in U.S. cities.
And President Trump signals the U.S. could run Venezuela “much longer” than expected, as oil executives head to the White House to discuss America’s expanded oversight of the country’s future.
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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Gigi Douban, Rebekah Metzler, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.
It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Milton Guevara and Christopher Thomas.
We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven. Our technical director is Stacey Abbott.
Our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.
(0:00) Introduction
(01:54) Minneapolis Protests
(05:29) Immigration Enforcement Shootings
(09:04) Running Venezuela
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