French TV Reported Madison Chock, Evan Bates Controversy
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A French judge is facing accusations of "rigging" an ice dance event that cost Evan Bates and Madison Chock the gold medal.
Fans across the world are calling foul following a controversial decision in Wednesday's ice dance competition at the Olympics.
After a major upset in the rhythm dance, its time for the free dance — the second component of the Olympics ice dance event that decides who goes home with medals around their necks. Gold medal favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates from Team USA currently sit in second,
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France added another chapter to one of figure skating's most compelling revivals on Monday night, winning the rhythm dance at the Milano Cortina Olympics in only their fifth international event.