Spanish figure skater in Minions costume reflects on music rights dispute and "how far I've come"

February 11, 2026

TL;DR

Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performed his Minions-themed routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
A music rights dispute with Universal Studios almost prevented Sabate from using his chosen soundtrack.
Sabate expressed gratitude for the significant fan support he received, including from Adam Rippon.
The International Skating Union began allowing music with vocals in 2014, leading to more modern song choices but also rights issues.
Other skaters, such as Petr Gumennik and Amber Glenn, also faced music rights or copyright issues.

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