文春の最近のインタビューで、イリアは宇野昌磨をどれほど尊敬しているかを語った。

“I looked up to him for his artistry. He’s an amazing, creative skater and I loved all his programs. He was like an icon to me.”

In a recent interview by Bunshun, Ilia talked about how much respect he has for Shoma Uno.

Read what he had to say below! 🧵

📸 Skating Japan pic.twitter.com/KI5elSqYwh

— Ilia Malinin Daily (@TheIliaSociety) October 13, 2024