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I would love for that #hope to be Jinelle having a way for one more VISA renewal. It definitely was her in the white jeans.

Ah, I had a feeling. Thanks for the reply and confirming my suspicions. I am petite and short. Just barely 5'3" and weigh 100lbs. I'd like to be taller in my next life. Of course about 20 years younger wouldn't hurt either. I miss my dancer days. ;-)

Lacey looks amazing as always. Putting in my request now for her body in my next life.

Is there a reason she isn't renewing this time? Or is she just ready to move on?

Could be. Maybe she's just stopping by as support or to cheer the girls on. I keep wondering what Kelli meant by #hope in her twitter post about their tearful discussion. Maybe they want to keep her on in a different capacity? Maybe they have to work out an extended work VISA. Who knows. All I do know, is I wish she could stay just one more season. With the mass exodus of seasoned vets, I think they need her. ETA: Looking at this latest add, I do not see Jinelle's photo in the mix. Damn.

To use an overused comment: THIS!!! I hated how photoshopped last year's photos were and could not possibly agree with you more about how unlike their normal selves some of those photos looked!

True dat. ;o) I'd add Kashara to your mix. I know she looks odd at times due to her thin upper lip smile, but Gina, with her lips closed, may surprise us. Don't forget how well Lexie photographs.

Yuko. I think she looks cute.

Agree. Makes me curious what suit they'll put in Tara because she has a super long torso.

I seriously doubt they will cut Tasha. Here's a snap of Savannah BTS. I almost didn't recognize her (not being the best quality photo doesn't help).

Savannah says in the live story to tune in all day for more. Also, is this a new Cowboys bikini for the girls?

No Jinelle. :-(

I think it's best Kalyssa is gone. Something felt odd about her, as in disingenuous. I never believed when she turned on the water works ie: the my boots my cause (and other things). She probably could have had some amazing opportunities had she stuck around. At least better than the 3rd rate nudie route she's taken.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner.

YES!!!

Yep. The same suspicion I voiced a few days ago. Maybe some just said enough of the drama and didn't want to put themselves in that situation any longer. Who knows what we're not privy to behind the scenes. When it stops being fun or worth all the time invested, on a personal basis, it may not be worth it. I wouldn't blame anyone for feeling as such.

I hope I'm wrong but I get a feeling Madeline is retiring. Maybe it's due to her lack of posting or her recent DCC FB page post saying "Good luck everyone! Love and audition cheers!". It gives me a "she'll be cheering from the sidelines & not on the team" vibe. Has she done her Mormon mission time yet? She may be considering doing so or pursing teaching &/or choreo opportunities. The other thing that keeps percolating in my brain (and just conjecture on my part) is after all the drama of last season and what happened to certain vets, is it possible more than one retiring gal decided she no longer wants to be a part of the organization nor have herself under such televised scrutiny? I may be way off base with this theory but it wouldn't surprise me if this did somehow affect some squad member's decision to stay or retire.

Raylee was very pretty. I can't imagine what she did to lose Charlotte's favor (if this is indeed the case). Not knowing any inside track info, I still think they should have kept her.

What I loved about Lauren's 5PB interview is it's a technique that could be applied in any situation where you need a confidence booster.

Lauren has been my #1 choice for ROTY all along. Would love to see her get it. Agree completely about her attitude and positivity.

She's doing fine. She moved to L.A. and is pursuing her dance and acting career.

I didn't know that Lauren had to audition twice to make the squad. Guess I've been living under a rock. Does anyone remember this or have a photo from her first year trying out? "Did you have that kind of understanding the first time you auditioned? Fans who see you on the sideline would be surprised to know you had to come back a second time before you made the team." Countdown to Success - Lauren's Advice to Surviving the Audition Process

I realize the other post mentioned Jinelle. I was stating I don't think Jinelle was ever in the video. Was only trying to clarify.

I don't think Jinelle is in this video. She wasn't tagged or listed like Lacey, Kash and Jenna were.

It's not like we all wanted to know either. Since CMT has begun some kind of filming, I'm starting to believe some of this might be for the next season so is being kept under wraps. But I'd love to be wrong and know sooner. I hope Jinelle stays. With the current exodus, the team could use her veteran expertise and proven representation of the organization.