Amber Glenn Withdraws
Three-time US figure skating champion Amber Glenn pulls out of Grand Prix Series to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars', but may skate again later this season
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Story published. Three-time US figure skating champion Amber Glenn pulls out of Grand Prix Series to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars', but may skate again later this season
Amber Glenn, a three-time US figure skating champion, has withdrawn from her fall Grand Prix Series events to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'. Glenn was crossed out of the entry list for NHK Trophy in Japan, which is two weeks from now, and had previously withdrawn from Saatva Skate America in Everett, Washington.
Glenn's withdrawal from the Grand Prix Series events means she will not be able to qualify for the Grand Prix Final in December, which is the second-biggest event this season behind March's World Championships. However, Glenn has not ruled out competing later this season, including at the Prevagen U.S. Championships in January.
Glenn previously won the Grand Prix Final in 2024, which was the most prestigious international title for a US women's singles skater in 14 years. The top six skaters per discipline qualify for the Grand Prix Final, and the world's top skaters can each compete twice over the Grand Prix regular season.
## Why it matters The Grand Prix Series is a key part of the figure skating season, and Glenn's withdrawal may impact her chances of competing at the World Championships in March. However, Glenn's decision to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' may also bring more attention to the sport of figure skating, and her potential return to competition later this season could be an exciting development for fans.
Glenn's withdrawal from the NHK Trophy in Japan and Saatva Skate America in the US means that other skaters will have the opportunity to compete and potentially qualify for the Grand Prix Final. The Grand Prix Series is an important part of the figure skating calendar, and Glenn's decision to withdraw will be closely watched by fans and competitors alike.
## What happens next Glenn will continue to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars', and her progress on the show will be closely followed by fans of figure skating and dance. Meanwhile, the Grand Prix Series will continue without Glenn, and other skaters will compete for a spot at the Grand Prix Final in December. Glenn's potential return to figure skating competition later this season will be an exciting development to watch, and fans will be eager to see if she can regain her form and compete at the highest level.
