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Let the Minion skate! Olympic music drama sorted

A skater dressed like a minion, surrounded by Minions on ice.Getty Images / Universal Pictures

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate will bring the music of the Minions to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

After a tense wait and a lot of online support, he's been given the green light (or should that be yellow light?) to skate to the music of his favourite film.

Sabate is known for wearing a yellow T-shirt and blue overalls during his routines, just like the mischievous Minions, while spinning and jumping to their tunes.

But just before the Olympics, it looked like copyright rules - about who is allowed to use the music - might stop his plans at the winter games.

Sabate said previously that he had followed all required rules and procedures and submitted the music through the International Skating Union's (ISU) ClicknClear system in August.

Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate of Spain competes in figure skating wearing his yellow top and blue dungarees. Getty Images

But on Friday, Sabate shared the happy update on Instagram:

"We have made it: we have obtained the licences for all four musical pieces, and I will be able to skate my Minions program at the Winter Olympics."

He added that fan support from around the world, who posted the hash-tag 'let the minion skate', kept him motivated during the tricky wait.

"It has not been an easy process, but the support from everyone who has followed my case has been essential in keeping me motivates and optimistic throughout these days."

Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate of Spain competes in figure skating wearing his yellow top and blue dungarees. Getty Images

The final deal involved sorting music rights with Pharrell Williams, who sings the song Happy in Despicable Me 2, and Universal Pictures who make the movies.

With everything cleared, Sabate can stick to his fun-filled routine that's already won the approval of fans at competitions like the 2026 European Championships in Sheffield.

The six-time Spanish champion is making his Olympic debut and Sabate will skate with the Minions routine on Friday 13 February.

"Right now, my only goal is to give my very best on the ice and deliver a programme worthy of the affection I have received from people all around the world," he wrote.

"I am deeply moved by the love shown to a small skater from a small federation."