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Jason Brown poses with family, friends and coaches in the kiss and cry live at 2021 U.S. Championships

Features Haley Maxwell

Inside the Bubble: Kiss and Cry Moments

The kiss and cry had a new, updated look during the 2021 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships. To increase the excitement in the crowdless arena, the Kiss and Cry Live was born. This sleek new video wall is full of the athletes' loved ones and Friends of Figure Skating. After performing, competitors can make their final bows to the judges, cardboard cutouts and now a digital wall of familiar smiling faces tuning in from home. The kiss and cry typically sees the emotional highs and lows of the event as skaters react to scores with their coaches at their side. Despite not being with their coaches this year, athletes have even sweeter company with their family and friends in the background. Tune in to NBC, NBCSN and Peacock Premium to check out the installment of the Kiss and Cry Live! In case you missed it, here are some of the best reactions so far this week.
 
Mariah Bell waves to family and friends in the kiss and cry live at 2021 U.S. Championships
 
Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier smile at their family and friends in the kiss and cry live
 
Chock and Bates smile in the kiss and cry after their free dance at U.S. Championships
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