Figure skating doesn’t normally produce outrageous figures — unless, say, someone’s capping knees. But Johnny Weir could turn out to be the Adam Lambert of the Olympics. In 2006, the American skater ruffled feathers by wearing a Russian warm-up jacket and he’s already set off an avalanche-sized controversy this year by skating into Vancouver with white fox fur on his shoulders. (After receiving complaints and death threats, the fur has been removed).
Johnny’s similarity to Adam has nothing to do with foxes or fur, but both use their flamboyance to make statements during mainstream public events. We don’t think Johnny will be kissing guys on live national TV like Lambert, but after watching the promo for the eight-part TV series “Be Good Johnny Weir,” we’re not counting it out either. More facts: Johnny has two pet chihuahuas named Bon-Bon and Vanya, models in runway shows, speaks Russian and French, has a penchant for glittery rhinestones and is a three-time U.S. National Champion.
