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I missed something. Which vet(s) got cut?

When Brennan said " She didn't like the direction that the team was going," I almost gagged. I thought that was one of the most entitled things I've ever heard. I was so disappointed that everyone here just let that slide. But Kelli did get her together, so I'll just have to settle for that. IMO, these last two seasons have been the strongest in years. They seem to have fewer unremarkable blenders (I'm looking dead at Brennan as I type that). The only ones I would give that label to on this squad is Madeline S. and Kristen. So I think the direction the team went was uniformly stronger, better spoken dancers. #ByeBrennan

I've watched several clips of performances this season, and have been really impressed how strong this year's squad is. Literally, everyone looks great (IMO). Why do you thinks Christina's dancing is not up to par?

I believe the issue with Heather was that they were specifically warned not to have nudes on their phone, because it happened to Holly A. And yet she still had risque photos on her phone. Therefore, the demotion seems to make sense, and in keeping with their normal (and justified) practices. She made a mistake, and was upfront about it. And nothing came of it. But the idea that she was mistreated seems absurd to me.

can someone please post the showgroup list again?😍

I too noticed, she WAS DCC heavy during the judge's showcase. However, if you look at the video recently posted of them on the field she back in uniform shape.

What made it (to me) worthy of a backstory is because it was death by suicide. I could not even imagine a grandparent, who is the center of the family, committing suicide. This is not your average death by old age.

I absolutely agree with everything above. I also think that the talent pool is getting better and better. Which is just another indicator that the TPTB are doing something right. I'm as cynical as they come, and definitely see areas that could use improvement, but it is hard to argue with success.

I am very excited about this season. I'm don't quite he grasp the griping about lack of info. We've seem to get the tea in pretty quick order. I never thought I would be defending Kelli, but I actually consider her quite successful at her job, by almost every OBJECTIVE measure. I have lots of problems with the morality of professional cheerleading. To me it seems very anti women and sets terrible aspirational examples for young women. However, under her stewardship DCC are definitely the best. I view pro cheerleading similar to child beauty pageants, disturbing and compelling. CMT has so many storylines to cover. Hopefully, they won't manufacture any drama.

I think Kat's wig looks just fine. She's sweating and dancing. How in the actual hell is she supposed to have a great install all the time. It's just not realistic. As long is there is a culture that deems Black hair as unworthy, due to not being long enough or bouncy enough for hairography then the Black girls will be wearing wigs. Nevertheless, I'm overjoyed that Kat made showgroup. Everyone complaining about it, only makes it that much more enjoyable.

*Gasp* Then.. does this mean that JALYN is Dr Manhattan??!! I'm joking of course. She would never... If this means MacKenzie made SG this year, then good for her! That girl is the hardest working rookie I've seen in a bit. I see her everywhere dancing with the veterans. Her and Armani should of made SG last year, but there just wasn't enough spots. Did Armani make SG? Marissa, McKenzie, and Claire all made show group last year as rookies. I really hope Armani made SG this year.

MS4 means she's in her fourth and FINAL year of medical school! Cersten is dope! And was a GREAT DCC!

The real problem with Meghan F is that she couldn't dance. She NEVER looked good. She was not a great public speaker or a stunner. Why was she in training camp? I so hate to speak ill of the dead. But she was definitely not up to it, dance nor ambassador-wise.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like all that diversity of shape makes the squad.

Just asked Jenna on IG who made showgroup her rookie year from her class. I'll let y'all know if she responds.