The ISU released a statement on social media on 24 March 2022, in which they said they were "shocked by the language used" and that there "is no place for harassing and abusive language or remarks and behavior in sport and our society." Slater and Reed were suspended by the ISU and their service provider, neither will cover any future ISU figure skating event, and an internal investigation will follow.
On 24 March 2022, the ISU posted a statement on social media expressing shock at the language used. They stated that there is no place for harassing or abusive remarks in sport and society. Slater and Reed were suspended by the ISU and their service provider; neither will cover any future ISU figure skating event, and an internal investigation will be conducted.