Alysa Liu Drops F-Bomb Live After Olympic Free Skate — Fans React

Alyssa Norwin
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What To Know

  • Alysa Liu won the women’s figure skating gold medal at the 2026 Olympics.
  • After nailing her routine, Liu celebrated on the ice and cursed in the live broadcast.
  • Social media blew up with reactions from fans who caught the uncensored moment.

Alysa Liu delivered the performance of a lifetime during free skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, February 19. The pro figure skater headed into the final round of competition in third place after Tuesday’s short program, but officially won gold by the end of Thursday night.

From the moment she finished her free skate routine, Liu seemingly knew she had nailed it. She had a huge smile on her face as she skated off the ice and screamed, “That’s what I’m f**king talking about!” before celebrating with her coaches.

The f-bomb was not bleeped out when the moment aired on NBC and Peacock, and social media blew up with fans reacting to her excitement. “Alysa Liu. Queen s**t,” one person wrote, specifically referencing the “That’s what I’m f**king talking about” moment.

Someone else wrote, “Alysa Liu throwing down that routine and then dropping a “That’s what I’m f**king talking about” on the NBC hot mic is the stuff of legends,” and another person tweeted, “that is, in fact, what you’re f**king talking about, alysa liu!”

Another reply said, “‘that’s what i’m f**king talking about’ on live television is next level don’t give a f**kery. alysa liu never change 😭😭,” and others called Liu an “icon” for the now-viral moment. Another fan said, “That’s what Im f**king talking about” Alysa Liu on national television after performing a gold medal worthy skate!!! Amen everybody 🥰🤩🥰🤩.”

The performance won Liu the gold medal, her second of the Games after winning the top prize in the team event last week. Japan took home silver and bronze in women’s figure skating, with Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai, respectively, following Liu. Meanwhile, Liu’s USA teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito came in fifth and 12th place, respectively.

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The 2026 Olympics were a major comeback for Liu, who retired after competing in Beijing at just 16 years old four years ago. She came out of retirement in 2024.

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  1. G

    glennho

    She didn't curse - cursing implies anger. She used a word (in joyful exuberance) that bothers some uptight people. It's just a word, folks. Sail or fly across the pond, and you'll find nations with longer histories than ours that are mature enough to handle this swear-word and others without imploding. I guess we've come nowhere since the 50's, in terms of tolerance.

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    Jena

    I knew she did it and sort of kept an ear out, but I really couldn't hear it. If I didn't know she'd said it, I wouldn't have heard or known that she said it.

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      Ealgylden

      It's more audible on the CBC footage, and whoever has the Australian rights, but it's still not that noticeable. The most obvious part of the whole thing is how joyful she is. She's just radiating exuberance.

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    Lucille64

    Disgusting for Liu to set this foul-mouthed example!

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      TRUMPconEPS

      STFU KAREN.

      Cursing is a sign of intelligence

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      No F's Given

      I don't think she gives an F about what you think

    3. P

      Pragmato

      I kind of agree actually, as my 6 and 8-year-old kids saw that, but her enthusiasm was infectious and I won't hold it against her.