Who is Alex Shibutani? Meet the Olympian Behind the Viral Rant at His Sister

Olympic ice dancer Alex Shibutani found himself mired in controversy in October 2025 when video of his explosive rant directed at his sister and partner Maia went viral. The pair has been skating together for more than two decades, making history on the international stage and winning championships at home along the way. But in the 11-minute video, Alex can be seen berating his sister, calling her an “idiot” in an expletive-filled rant as the two were practicing on the ice. Alex apologized for the video in November, telling the Associated Press “I feel terrible about it.” “I apologized to Maia