Alysa Liu is gliding in a new direction.

As she prepares for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics , the figure skater announced she will no longer be using the song “This Is How It Feels” by D4vd —whose car is in the center of a police investigation over the death 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez —and Laufey for her short program routine throughout the 2025-2026 season.

“In light of recent news, my team & I are confidently pursuing a different direction that aligns with my values & just my overall ethos,” Alysa wrote on Instagram Sept. 24. “I’m eager to start brainstorming new ideas, & I want to ensure my creative process isn’t rushed.”

The 20-year-old—who won the World Championship in March after formerly announcing her retirement from competitive skat

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