Ilia Malinin Didn’t Just Perform at Art on Ice in Zurich — He Detonated It. In Front of 10,000 Stunned Fans, With James Bay and Jess Glynne Delivering Live Vocals, Malinin Launched His Signature Quadruple Axel Like a Man Rewriting Gravity Itself. The Arena Shook as He Snapped Into a Razor-Sharp Backflip, Then Soared Into Four Flawless Rotations, Landing With Icy Precision. Days After an Emotional Olympic Setback, He Turned Heartbreak Into Heat, Doubt Into Defiance. Under Those Blinding Lights, the So-Called “Quad God” Didn’t Just Skate — He Ignited Zurich.

Ilia Malinin is not letting up. After a memorable stint in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the United States figure skater is already scheduled to return to the ice. The “Quad God” is set to give fans another memorable show just days after the Winter Games closing ceremony.

This time around, however, Malinin will perform as an Olympic gold medalist. This is after the 21-year-old helped lead Team USA to a first-place finish in the team competition. Malinin, however, fell way short of a gold medal in the individual event. He fell twice in his free skate routine, resulting in an unexpected eighth-place finish.

It was previously announced that Malinin will be a performer in this year’s Art on Ice show. The long-running ice-skating gala was first held in 1995 in Switzerland. Art on Ice is a world-renowned event featuring some of the top figure skaters alongside international music stars.

Malinin will perform in the Zurich leg, which is scheduled from Thursday to Sunday. On Wednesday, on the eve of his first post-Olympic performance, photos and a video of the American star surfaced on social media.

The video above reportedly shows Malinin in his “Pink Lemonade” costume for the big event. The three-time Grand Prix Final champion appears to be wearing the same Balmain jeans he used during his much-talked-about Winter Olympics Gala in Milan.

Fans were very excited after seeing a preview of Malinin’s next career move after the Games.

“THE OUTFIT HELLOOOOOOOOOO,” a comment on X read.

“And every gc is about to blow up,” another said.

“no guys you don’t understand i’m going to pass out when he walks out in this,” declared a supporter.

“oh my god oh my god oh my god,” a reaction read.

“oh i am not surviving seeing this on friday i fear theyre gonna have to airlift me out of that arena,” said another.

“oh you guys BETTER post the videos,” demanded a fan.

Joining Malinin on the ice for the shows are American ice skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Japanese skater Yuna Aoki, among others, will also perform. Musical artists include James Bay, Jess Glynne and Noah Veraguth.

Five shows are scheduled in Zurich, with Malinin set to perform in all of them. Shows are scheduled on Thursday, Friday, Saturday (twice) and on Sunday.