US Olympic skating stars considering appeal of judge's scoring that denied them gold

A judging controversy erupts at the Winter Olympics after a French judge is accused of giving a boosted score to the home country in the ice dance final, potentially costing Team USA gold.

American figure skating couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates would consider appealing the scoring in the recent Olympic ice dancing final that delivered them silver, while French rivals were awarded gold. 

Chock was asked if they would consider appealing in an interview with Access Hollywood. 

"I suppose we would consider it. I think skating is such a subjective sport, but I do think that for fairness it is good when the judges are reviewed for their work. Not just after this competition but every competition to just make sure there’s a fair and even playing field for all athletes," Chock said. 

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States compete during the figure skating ice dance team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

"We did everything we could. We wouldn’t have changed a single thing about our performance – or any of our performances or how we approached the week. We’re super proud of the work that we put in – we left no stone unturned, so we can leave the Games feeling satisfied and accomplished with ourselves."

The couple was looking to win gold, but came in second to the French duo of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. 

A French judge graded Beaudry and Cizeron higher than Chock and Bates, which ultimately helped thrust the French team to gold over the Americans. The judging has been the topic of controversy on social media, with some arguing that Chock and Bates should have graded