I think it's very unfair when others say "oh such and such has got better throughout the competition" and because Nile was good from the start, his journey has not been so marked, etc etc etc. Those of us who've followed Nile and his friends on KZfaq know for a fact that not so long ago, Nile Wilson was like Bambi on ice. He spent more time on his back than he did on his skates and his friend Ashley Watson was the star on Ice. I think Nile has improved so much, not only from that not so long ago Bambi on Ice skater, but also during this Competition. He is the only one who has drawn tears from my eyes; once from utter fun, the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang routine, and twice from the emotional, last week and this week. I hope he wins because I honestly believe he deserves it.

Having been aware of Nile and his story before dancing in ice I could really see the meaning in this dance for him. Made me quite emotional and I’m so chuffed for him. Technically he was great, but his performance was next level. 💕

The best thing about this is seeing Nile get his spark back. Even in the vlogs he looks so lost sometimes, this life of training, striving, competing, performing is where he grew up and I think it must feel like coming home to him.

Even before the judges said anything I personally thought this was their best performance yet. I really hope they win the whole competition! Nile can finally get his “gold metal”.

As a figure skating fan and a Nile Wilson fan, separately, it is bizarre in the best way possible to see the two intersect like this! And, to see him progress in the sport this quickly? I'm shocked and amazed at him. That butterfly looks so good and I wouldn't be surprised if he can pull off a single axel landed perfectly soon, too. I love watching him skating because he can truly entertain and inspire. I only hope, hope, hope he doesn't give up skating after the show ends. He looks like he truly enjoys it!

Im only watching this years DOI all because Nile is on it, and was hoping to see him fight like he used to for his gymnastics, and I'm so pleased he has made the final and his level of skating just epitomises his hard work and determination, and is miles above the others. This dance brought a tear to a grown man's eyes, was a stunning and emotional skate. Lets hope he wins the final.

Seeing his journey over the gymnastics, and then his time after it has been really challenging for Nile. He is always so open about his struggles with his mental health, family life, the total devastation after he had to retire early from the sport he loved so much. To see him doing this is a joy. I know it is feeding his competitive nature. What a performance tonight. He totally has my backing, Nile for the win 🥇 🏆 ❤

I am obsessed with Olivia and Nile. Can't stop watching this routine. Olivia actually lifted Nile in this routine! Nile's emotions were authentic and we all felt it. There will be a riot if they don't win. Thanks Wren for the post. I am in Singapore, so no chance to watch DOI live.

Wren thank you again for uploading Nile’s journey. Even for those without knowledge of his backstory they deserved to get those 10’s

I have followed Nile and the squad for a long time . He is a true superstar his parents , sister Jay and best friends are just lovely

UGH! I’m not crying. Okay I am crying but they are happy tears! Thanks for giving me the feels you two! 10 -10-10-10

Nile has had to dig very deep in the past. He’s tenacious and never gives up and it’s paying dividends for him yet again on DOI. His documentary about his mental health journey is well worth watching and a look in to the world of elite sports people and what they have to deal with. His TED talk is just amazing too. Your perfect score is so well deserved and Olivia is just fantastic at what she has helped him to achieve on DOI. Also their personalities are so perfectly complemented by each other. Will really miss seeing her in some of his KZfaq vlogs. They are two of Yorkshire’s greats and they make us Northerners incredibly proud. Good luck for next week both of you. X

yup... I'm bawling. I was so overwhelm with how much he put into that message. It was a story well told and a stunning performance. just wow.

And they've done it again!! So proud of Nile. He was always going to be the best of the bunch technically, and he's openly talked about his mental struggles before, but Olivia's helped him express those emotions in movement which looks so liberating. I never once thought they wouldn't make it to the final, and I really hope they win this, but in a way I feel this journey is more important than their final placement in the competition.

I’m so very proud of Nile. I’ve been watching his journey from the Olympic through his injuries and retirement. Then from his depression through dancing on ice. What an amazing journey that will help so many people. Thank you Nile

Nile Wilson and Olivia Smart has got a Perfect 40 in Dancing on Ice ⛸️

Such a well deserved score and such an amazingly well done performance. I'm so thankful for you uploading these as a fan of his from outside the country. Getting to see these, especially this performance, is so heartwarming.

I had the biggest smile on my face and cheered out loud at the perfect 10s! Until a few months ago, I had never heard of Nile - now he's got me always coming back for more. What a great performance by both!

I could really see the meaning in this dance for Nile. This made me tear up a bit. Well done Nile. Thx Wren!

This was great. What an outstanding performance. I’ve been a fan of Nile’s before this show, but I’m a bigger fan now. Well well done.

Their steps/skating moves matched the song so perfectly. And I really love that Oti thanked him for being on the show.

You two are the best. Congratulations Nile and Olivia.

This literally brought me to tears. I'm so proud of you, Nile!!! I've watched your struggles over the past several years now, and no matter what, you ALWAYS bring it!!!

Will Nile be the best Dancing on Ice skater of all time out of 15 series so far? I can’t wait to see that axel jump in the final!!!

Absolutely brilliant ‼️Nile’s competitive journey from one of the best Olympic gymnast in the world, to the crushing lows of injury and forced retirement, and back to a winning athlete in a brand new sport, is absolutely staggering (in the best possible way), and inspiring. And having Olivia as the ultimate partner, coach, and mentor, has brought this epic journey even higher ‼️👍

I cannot tell you what a BLESSING your family is. Your Mom, Dad and most supportive sibling in the W🌎 RLD - your sweet sister AND Y💜U are such a force of good and an excellent example of familia humanity.

My favorite part (beside the amazing routine) is Olivia's reaction to the first 10.

so glad they got that score - the performance made me cry, beautiful

I love this performance so much, it was beautiful, 4 tens was well deserved. I love Nile & Olivia, I really hope they win.

The world needs Ash on next year’s show. I predict a double axil out of him.

This dance and the story were touching. I had tears and goosebumps. Amazing! I am so happy for Nile.

Congratulations Nike and Olivia….I’ve followed Nile for a long time, and share the pain of being a gymnast and dealing with injuries and surgery and seeing him overcome is amazing. Big love to him and thanks Wren for uploading for us

I was very conscience of the pain through which Nile endured. I got very emotional and feel a lot of empathy for you Nile. You have a lot of people behind you ! Excellent portrayal of your experience. Whew....

One aspect of winning medals in a competition whether it's a local level or the Olympic Games is that everyone who gets a medal is a winner and anyone who says otherwise doesn't understand the true nature of the games and the goals for each athlete. You have athletes who will never earn an Olympic medal but the fact that they are even at the Olympics is a major achievement and a win for them and their country. For other athletes it's achieving their highest placement in a competition which should be celebrated. The media, Olympic coaches or higher ups in each sport in their given country need to stop looking at anything other than a gold medal is losing. It crushed me to hear that the media immediately started asking Shawn Johnson and other athletes who didn't get the gold how they felt losing it and how they let everyone down. It's no wonder so many athletes are dealing with mental health issues, anxiety, body image issues, anorexia, bulimia, low self-esteem and other addictions because of the mental, emotional, physical, and verbal abuse they have suffered for years while trying to please the people who should be protecting them as they work towards their dreams and goals.

Nile did such an awesome job.

You both made me cry m8!! Such a powerful performance!! When Olivia skated in she showed so much support!! Love without compromise!!

Nile was amazing this series but props need to be given to Olivia! She’s firstly an amazing skater but on doi she allowed her partner to shine in every single routine which just shows the commitment she has her celeb! Nile is amazing but well done olivia!

Boy, that was such a lovely skate. Thank you for posting 🙏🏻

Been watching Nile and his family and friends for a while, it takes a strong person to open up about any mental health battles. Watching this routine had me welling up Deffo routing for Nile & Olivia to win us people from Yorkshire stick together

Congratulations Nile! 40, what a score! It was so unbelievable beautiful to watch this! Very looking forward to the Final!

That was Beautiful. I have been following his KZfaq posts for years and watched his struggle. I am so thrilled for him. Good work Nile!!! 😁❤

Nile for the win. Amazing performer. And brilliant skater. Lovely guy all round

That was spectacular, meaningful, and impeccable. I loved it. The story. Well deserved 40.

Nile has grown so much as a skater and he and Olivia are becoming an incredible pair. Bravo!

Honestly, whether he wins or loses this competition, I think Nile has sparked something inside of him that he forgot about. Gymnastics yes is a lot of strength, but there is creativity to it as well and I think that's something that he's been missing. He has the technical prowess that if he wanted to, he could become a really good ice dancer or even just a regular dancer. Hell, if he really wanted to push himself, he could be a good figure skater I'm sure. I hope whatever he does after this competition puts as much joy into his life as this has.

This was such amazing inspiring performance had me in tears

Absolutely bloody amazing!! Tears rolling down my cheeks, 10’s are what this skate deserved!! Nile has done amazing this pair so work together, the smile that came on his face near the end was just the ticket!! You can smash this Nile!! 😘🥰

im not crying at all this was probably the best one the whole season , Niles message was loud and clear

It was so so good routine, so emotional that I had to cry😭. Well done Nile and Olivia. You two are the best❤

What a wonderful performance- I teared up! I have also been following Niles journey for some years now and I’m so proud of him! Thank you for always being open and honest. Keep going!! 🎉❤

Intense and authentic feelings put into motion to the (heart)beat of the song....goosebumps!!!

Ive followed Nial since the Neck injury and operation so i know how hard that was and i have to say im so so so proud of him. It looks like he has his spark back because he is competing again. Knowing his story and all he has gone through this honestly bought me to tears. I also have to say i dont think he could have gotten a better partner in Olivia, she is just wonderful and also an olympian herself so she knows how difficult this has been for him.

Thank you again, wren, for sharing this. If I wasn't sitting in my cubicle at work, I would have been snot sobbing and shouting out with joy after this one. Nile has come so far since his darkest days, and for him to speak out about it beyond his vlogs takes a great amount of courage. Congrats to Nile and Olivia!

BRILLIANT! Well done guys ❤️ love and support from Boston!!!

Loved this. Nile is amazing. He put everything into this. Well deserved 40. 🎉 Olivia, immense also. ❤️xx

This was AMAZING!!! Their best performance of the season!

Wow amazing, talented.. I'm so emotional and never heard of Nile before watching this, being Australian. I wish him so much happiness and a bright future.

Well done so deserved 10 10 10 10 🎉🎉🎉🎉

This was just mesmerising and really touching. He deserves to win this! 🥰

Congratulations Nile! Beautiful performance! Also, thank you for sharing your story

What a great rutine! Nile, it really shows what impact skating had on your life and that you love it. You should definitely continue skating and compete in adult figure skating competitions! It is incredible what level of skating you have reached in such a short time. Keep skating, keep improving, keep competing and I am sure you will land a clean axel soon ;-)

I have watched you two the entire time. All has been so good but this one was so emotional, full of meaning and hope. Thank you both! Pulling for you two to get the 'gold' medal from Dancing on Ice!

I cried. The feelings that he was going through and all he wanted was a hand to hold. I know how that feels, I've been there. I felt this performance 🤗

after being someone who has watched nile and the rest of their videos for over a year, my first thought when the studio got gold was one of the many jokes about nile only getting bronze

Beautiful emotion in this one ❤ deserved the score

I didn't know the full extent of Nile's story until this VT, but the heart and emotion were so clear in every movement. He showed a lot of courage this week in opening up about his mental health which he showcased beautifully through every part of this routine. Suberb job ☺️

So proud of you Nile!!!

Just magnificent…..There are no words 🎉🎉🎉

You have smashed it Nile,respect,love you guys man ❤

Yes and it took alot to open up publicly about his mental health. For those that may think that it a publicity stunt, go and watch his ytube channel, he'd already opened up to millions. Go get em you'll be getting my vote.

Imagine if Nile actually goes into competitive ice dancing. He’ll do great 😌

Nile deserves to win . Incredible ❤️❤️❤️

I have watch his career he is amazing and i know its so hard when you can’t do what you want to do because of injury speaking out about it is the first part back to your next journey onwards and upwards Nile

Get it Nile! There is an artist in you. You should explore it. You have a lot to say.

Hip hip hooray. A perfect score.

Beautifully done!! This one got me emotional even more so knowing the story behind his struggles with mental health.

Just brilliant. What a lovely routine!

the stag jump the colours and the couple spin at the end my heart im crying

Beautiful performance. Thank you for sharing the story.

Absolutely perfect! Thanks for sharing your story Nile!

Could competitive ice skating be a new career for Nial? He said he’s lost and needs to compete he’s shown he has a talent here!! Bloody amazing Nial!❤❤

There is few things that make me cry when it comes to others but nile and his sotry and this skate with Olivia made me ball I known of his sotry prior to dancing on ice and I cried then but hearing him speek about it again to a larger audience and telling a story with it just made me cry even harder So much respect for him and he should be so proud of himself he's doing grate and helping so many by being brave enough to shear his sotry

Wren, thanks again. Just look at the speed at which they skate. And therein lies the confidence to do the choreography. But this was his best at bringing the emotion in as well. Nile, well done.

Thank u so much for sharing your story I have mental health illness and support male mental health itvhard for man to open up your story I can relate to... I had serve depression and anxiety since I was child xx

They are incredible

I FELT THE DANCE NILE

Knowing his story after reading his book made this emotional and yes I teared up!

I was so happy to see Nile do so well, I can feel how badly he wants it.

Everyone watching this need to watch his document about his MH journey that’s on KZfaq, his channel. Bring tissues though you’ll need them

I’m not crying 😭 you’re crying ❤

thanks for making me cry

We love you Nile!

So proud of you Nile❤❤

That Was AMAZING!!!!!

Shivers 🥲

The smile

Nile and Olivia that was beautiful and showed some of the struggle associated with depression. I watched my son and daughter in law do the same thing, sadly we lost my son. It broke my heart. Nile stay strong and I’m so proud to see you trying something different. I love your blogs they are so funny. Find your joy and keep going. You are doing it ♥️

Perfect

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Winners ❤️❤️👍