In a surprising turn of events at the 2026 Olympics, the French ice dancing duo of Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Baudry has taken the lead after the rhythm dance segment, creating excitement and anticipation for their potential gold medal. With a narrow margin of just 0.46 points separating them from the American pair of Madison Chock and Evan Bates, this lead not only represents a statistical advantage but also a psychological edge, suggesting that the dynamics of the competition may be shifting in favor of the French team. The performance on Monday night has turned heads, as the pre-competition favorites, Chock and Bates, now find themselves in a challenging position.