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Charles Curtis

Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir perfectly sum up Kamila Valieva controversy with honest commentary

How do you weigh in on Kamila Valieva, the Russian figure skater who is still allowed to compete in the women’s individual events despite a positive drug test?

The answer for NBC’s Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir — former Olympians themselves — it’s with honesty, especially with the entire figure skating world up in arms about the decision that allowed Valieva to skate for ROC, which also includes the fact that if she wins a gold, silver or bronze, there will be no medal ceremony.

“We are so sorry it’s overshadowing your Olympics,” Weir said on the air to other skaters.

“I don’t know how many times over the past year, I’ve said that she’s the best figure skater I’ve ever seen,” Lipinski added, “and just saying that now not only makes me confused but it makes me angry and disoriented by everything I thought that I knew.”

Here’s the moment and reaction:

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