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  1. I do hope that Kitty Carter's abrasiveness is just an act put on for the sake of drama on the show. She does have some great qualities (honesty, genuineness). I too used to think that picking TCC was a collaborative group effort of all judges involved. I believed it right up until we all saw Kelli and Charlotte pull an audible by inviting Danielle to TC and effectively kick all the other judges (including Judy) opinions to the curb. By calling that audible, Kelli and Charlotte set the whole TC selection process on a slippery slope by establishing that judgmental precedent. If I had been a judge that season, I would have called Kelli and Charlotte and asked them why did I waste my time on the TC selection deliberation process when you two were just going to make an arbitrary decision on your own just because you felt like it.
  2. What I like about Kitty is her forthrightness and honesty. Why I don't like about Kitty is her abraisiveness and teaching approach (based on what we're shown onscreen). I think you can teach others in an honest, direct manner without being abrasive and condescending (e.g. when she told Vivian that she "blew it" 2 seasons in a row with the solos that she'd picked).
  3. Between Kelli, Judy, and Charlotte, I honestly don't think there is a single thing that they don't catch when it comes building a DCC team (especially after 10+ years). While the male judges know what they like in the ladies, they don't know a thing about choreography, uniform fittings, and jump splits. And judge comments like the one the team dentist uttered "But she's so pretty" aren't very insightful in my opinion.
  4. The fact that Kelli deemed it necessary to apologize to Judy for her actions only confirms that Judy was "thrown under the bus". Not sure if you work in a corporate environment but you never backtrack on a group decision in front of a client (or in this case a TCC). You present a unified front and deliver your message. Maybe what happened was drama, maybe it wasn't. In any event, I think it showed poor professionalism on Kelli's part, which is even more surprising given how much she harps on the DCCs being such a professional organization (which it probably is for the most part). Why does critiquing a show necessarily mean that one doesn't enjoy it? By that line of reasoning, do you suspect that Kitty Carter doesn't enjoy "molding ladies for success"? Yes???!!!! (again said in a Kitty Carter-esque style).
  5. Yes, my opinions are only based on what we can see from the show on TV. I don't claim to have insider knowledge on what goes on behind the scenes. With that said, this is the image that the DCC organization and its leaders want to show the world at large. So they have to live with the criticism that goes along with it. Same goes with Kitty Carter's persona. Maybe how she's portrayed is purely fictional for the sake of drama on the show. That only illustrates my point that the show is now more about drama than it is about making the team. What exactly is an "outside opinion"? If it's so outside, then why bother wasting their time as judges to get their thoughts on the ladies in the first place. IMO, the only ones who should be judging are Kelli, Charlotte, and Judy. Having the team dentist and hair stylist serve as judges is both insulting as it is comical IMO. I can hear the team dentist's comments now: "I don't know about her dancing ability but she has great incisors and molars!!! Her bicuspids are a bit off though." Outside opinions indeed.
  6. IMO, Charlotte takes after her father, Jerry Jones (owner of the DC). They both have the power to do as they please and aren't afraid to meddle whenever they see fit to do so. At the start and end of each judge deliberation round, Kelli espouses how important the judges are to the selection process and how their votes really matter. Then, Kelli and Charlotte call an audible on Danielle (and others I am sure that never get shown on camera) and effectively negate their previous comments on how valuable the other judges' opinions are. Then there was that one time in the office when Kelli throws Judy under the bus by putting Judy on the spot about reconsidering their agreed-upon decision to release a TCC. Kelli turns to Judy and says that she (Kelli) as changed her mind but she'll leave it up to her (Judy) to decide. After that issue was resolved, Judy told Kelli not to ever put her on the spot like that again. If I were ever invited to serve as a "guest judge" on DCC:MTT, I'd tell Kelli thanks but no thanks. I've got a lot better things to do with my time. For example, I need to get a manicure.
  7. I think the first season of DCC:MTT was relevant as it really showcased all the facets of making the team. Maybe the same could be said about the second season. But by the third and following seasons, more drama and questionable plots were added to the show to keep it relevant to the viewing public. Cases in point: * Charlotte asking Judy to leave the judges deliberation panels when her injured daughter Cassie came up for discussion. Everyone knew that Cassie was a "shoo-in". Even Cassie (her sharing her thoughts about making the team were done for the sake of drama). * Kelli and Charlotte calling an audible on Danielle. Drama, drama, drama. And they simultaneously "flipped the bird" to the time spent by the other judges (including Judy) who were supposedly an "integral part of the decision-making process". Please.... * DCC veteran Chelsea Elizabeth is sacrificed to the Gods of Drama by reason of "toxic attitude". The only way that Kitty knows about what Chelsea said in the locker room is for the camera crew / interviewers / producers to feed that information to Kitty Carter. Kitty then relays that dramatic piece of information to Kelli and then finds the conviction to tell Kelli "I'm going to talk to Chelsea about this". If this weren't a TV show, then there is no way that anyone hears about what Chelsea said in the locker room. The other veterans aren't going to tell the world that they were called out for being "fat" (which we all know they were not fat). * All segments containing "Body by Jay" are cut because they're deemed boring and undramatic. And yet some girls being overweight are still singled out for the sake of drama. * All segments containing "Good nutrition by random nutrionist" are cut because they're deemed boring and undramatic. And yet some girls being overweight are still singled out for the sake of drama. Nicole Bulcher is overweight? Really? * Every Kitty Carter segment is included for drama. Yes???!!!! Yes!!!!! (My impression of Kitty Carter). I could go on and on but I think I've made my point.
  8. I think after 10 seasons, DCC:MTT has become formulaic. Each season can be summed up as follows: Ep 1: Overall tryouts. Much like American Idol, DCC:MTT serves up candidates who have no chance of making the team for our viewing pleasure. A few potentials are highlighted. Ep 2: Judges deliberate with comments like "I really like her" and "She's got the look" and "She's got a weight issue". Judges go through the ritual of casting votes as if they matter when in reality, only Kelli and Charlotte's thoughts are the ones that count (sorry Judy, you're just a choreographer). And no episode would be complete without the annual ritual known as "Character assassination by Kitty Carter". Ep 3 - Ep 9: TCC are put through the ringer. A few TCC who have no chance at all of making the DCC are strung along for entertainment and adding "drama" to the show. One veteran may be cut if not enough drama surfaces. A random showing of "Body by Jay" or questionable advice by a nutritionist or "bad case of toxic attitude by a TCC" may be served up again if not enough drama surfaces during the season. Ep 10: The TCCs that survived the performance cuts and "drama cuts" are informed that they've made the team in an unusual way in further efforts to create drama where none may exist. Ep 11: The newly minted DCCs are now shown performing and are suddenly, magically "perfect". Of course they're perfect. They're DCCs. At least until next season's show, when some DCCs will magically fall from grace and the cycle repeats itself. See you next season!
  9. I like Kitty's honesty and directness. What I do not like is her yelling coupled with a demeaning, condescending attitude. She can be honest and direct with the ladies without making fun of them in a derisive, uncivilized, condescending manner. "Yes???!!!!" (I said that "yes" in Kitty Carter style in case Kitty herself reads this forum). And since my "Farewell" post was deleted by the moderator, I'll say again that I hope to see some of you on another forum that discusses all things DTT:MTT in a less restrictive discussion format! Best wishes!!!
  10. I should clarify what parts of Kitty Carter's attitude I find toxic. I like Kitty's honesty and directness. What I think is toxic is her yelling coupled with a demeaning, condescending attitude. You can be honest and direct with the ladies without making fun of them in a derisive, uncivilized, condescending manner. "Yes???!!!!" (I said that "yes" in Kitty Carter style).
  11. The sense I get is that while Judy is allowed to voice her opinions, Kelli makes the final decisions and is the one really running the show. Case in point: One season during the announcement of who gets invited to TC, Kelli looks at Charlotte and calls an audible on Danielle. The two of them single-handedly throw the other judges' votes (including Judy's) out the door and make an arbitrary decision on their own. If that's not enough proof that Judy's (and the other judges) opinions aren't as influential as you (and Judy) may think they are, then I don't know what is. And as for "gambling" on some ladies, I still think it's done mainly to add "drama" to a show that is getting stale, much like other shows (e.g. American Idol, Glee, Hells Kitchen, etc.).
  12. Recommendations to make DCC:MTT a relevant show again: 1. Replace Kelli with Judy as the new Director of the DCC. 2. Eliminate all the other judges in Prelims and Finals. When Kelli and Charlotte changed their minds at the last second about Danielle and TC, it verified that the other judges don't really matter much. Besides, all the ladies focus on Kelli, Judy, and Charlotte while performing. 3. Don't call the same ladies into Kelli's office more than once. If you do, you may as well cut the ladies right then and there, as all suspense as been lost. 4. If you think a lady is "overweight", then don't invite her to TC. She is not going to lose that weight to your satisfaction (at least not in a healthy manner). 5. The only "toxic attitude" on the show is that of Kitty Carter. 6. If you're going to let Cassie Trammel still make the team in spite of her knee injury, then you have to allow all injured ladies to do the same or else run the risk of being branded as biased (it may already be too late). 7. Move the cameo photos in uniform to the end after all the ladies have been selected for the DCC team. To allow the ladies to take pics in the uniform only to be cut later is "cruel and unusual punishment". 8. Be reasonable in your expectations of how much time the ladies can devote to practice during the work week. If you require the ladies to hold a job or go to school while they are DCC, then when do you expect them to find the time to practice when they work from 9a to 5p and then have to show up at least half an hour early before 7p practice? 9. Elminate the ladies' Panel Interviews. We all know that the DCC are known for many things, but not for stimulating conversation and knowledge. 10. Give the DCC ladies health insurance. They deserve it considering all the stress you subject their bodies to.
  13. I think Judy has a more pragmatic view of what the DCC really are, whereas Kelli wants the DCC to be some sort of altruisitc, intellectual, pinnacle of society (or at least Irving, TX). Just look at the panel interviews that the finalists have to go through. Over the course of their DCC careers, however brief or long they may be, the ladies will probably never be asked to recite the "Star Spangled Banner" line by line or quizzed about the 3 branches of the US Government. What they will be asked to do is dance routines at games and on the road, while looking sexy in their wash cloths that are called "uniforms", and perform jump splits to cap off a perfect performance. I really do hope that Charlotte comes to her senses one day and hands over the reigns to Judy. Then, we'll have the best looking dancers on the DCC squad, not some social experiment on whether a cheerleader can be a scholar, priest, dancer, and swimsuit model all rolled up into one.
  14. So is this a stickied thread that's dedicated to discussion of Miss Kitty? Just seeking some clarfiication here. Thanks.
  15. You're right. They did. That's why I think Kelli's approach is geared towards drama, whereas Judy's approach is geared towards actually putting together the best team possible. I would love to see Judy serve as Director of the DCC just once for a season. I suspect she would put a different team together than the ones that Kelli constructs.
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