Nov 4, 2011
What a week this should be. Let's take stock of this week's challenges: 1. The competitors need to ramp up their respective games to put together a longer performance. 2. The hockey players need to skate without the crutch of a professional throughout a figure skating solo. 3. The pairs have to perform knowing that all but one pair will... Read More »
Oct 30, 2011
Hallowe'en week is always a favourite here at Battle of the Blades and we're still talking about last year's outstanding show. Katarina Witt joins the judging panel on Sunday and Monday evenings to watch five new character-driven performances. Each year on Hallowe'en Battle of the Blades unleashes the costume, lighting, sound, hair and make-up departments and the result is truly... Read More »
Oct 17, 2011
We asked you to pick our playlist and you delivered! Now, as the pairs work to perfect on-ice programs to the songs YOU chose, your hard work is done: All you have to do is tune in on Sunday, October 23 to watch the pairs perform to your picks. The Playlist: Violetta Afanasieva and Cale Hulse Suddenly I See -... Read More »
Oct 14, 2011
Put on your red and white! It's Canadian Songbook Week at Battle of the Blades and our six remaining pairs have chosen their favourite North-of-the-border tunes for Sunday's show. Like what you hear... and what you see on the ice? Then get voting on Sunday between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Remember: Your votes count! They will be combined... Read More »
Oct 9, 2011
Our competitors are turning up the tempo on week three of Battle of the Blades. Sunday night our seven remaining pairs will each perform a new "Beat" themed program. The goal is to come one step closer to this season's grand prize: $100,000 to be donated to the charity of the top pair's choice. Your votes will be combined with... Read More »
Oct 1, 2011
It's the second week of the Battle of the Blades competition and our pairs are looking to melt the ice. Facing elimination for the first time this week, the competitors will be leveraging "passion" themed programs to earn your votes. But you won't be the only ones evaluating the skaters. Theo Fleury joins the panel this week as guest judge,... Read More »
Sep 25, 2011
What's better than a little rock'n'roll music to get everybody into the groove of a new Battle of the Blades season? Yep, our pairs are out on the ice for the first time this week and have two full one-hour episodes to show off their skills. No eliminations this week, just a chance for the guys and gals to strut... Read More »
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