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Amanda should stick to dancing. Is she going to be another Kalyssa - waiting for the next big thing?

I've watched the video with Queen several times. With the exception of a few of the girls in the back on the stage (Madeline, Erin, Miranda, Alexis and possibly a few others), it looks to me like most of the girls on the main stage are SG members. It took me quite some time to find Rachel A, but then I did. She was on the stage, but in the far back. I can't figure out if Brianna was there? On the upper stage, I have it figured out to be Brennan, Christina, with Molly and Savannah on the stairs. I can't figure out who else was on the elevated stage. Does anyone else have better eyes than me? Also, does it appear as if all the vets were there (driving me crazy that I can't find Brianna)?

Hannah and Bridget look fantastic in that picture! I'm so happy to see Hannah look so good. I met her last year and she was really sweet. Shy and quiet, but still very sweet. She and my daughter have a mutual friend and we talked about that.

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I've been watching all the Instagram stories - they are living it up! Looks like a blast. She seems to be very popular and well liked by previous DCC. I can't wait to see the pictures of her actual wedding.

I just want to say thank you to Shelly B. for taking time out and answering all these questions. I appreciate the accurate information.

I think Chandi looks fantastic! Amanda looks better than the other blonde, but I think Amanda needs work with finishing moves. Amanda is a little soft, in my opinion. When I first watched the video, my first thought was how strong the rookies look - but after rewatching it a few times, I see it differently. I think all the vets seen look good.

I'm still feeling bad that Gabby got cut. I think she handled it with grace though. I've also noticed she is still very much in the loop with the other girls, as she has posted on IG. She also comments on many of their posts.

Your son's reaction is similar to all my friends and my daughter. They think I have a crazy obsession with DCC. They're not wrong.

I'm not surprised that it's been quiet. I was thinking about that. There were tons of spoilers on here last year during TCC. I have a feeling they are keeping things much more quiet on purpose.

My guess is Amy is absolutely a group leader. Not sure about a 4th gl. I also saw somewhere that Lexie is possibly Maddie's 2nd gl.

I'm really upset about Gabby being cut also. I feel so bad for her. I hope there is a good reason for her cut.

I feel this same way about Gabby. I'm very sad she got cut. It's hard to understand since we weren't there to know exactly why - and who knows if we'd ever know for sure anyway. I'm sad for her. I thought she was a doll and seemed like a sweetheart. I hope she can move on quickly and not let this hold her down.

Lacey's IG story today showed her packing up all her DCC stuff to give back. It was sad to see. I believe I heard on a podcast that they have to give everything back every year though. I would love to see Lacey continue as an All Star and fill in when needed during games.

I saw that too! I love her. I'm sorry to see her go.

I just finished listening to the podcast with Milan. The thing that strikes me is that you have to consider that she was a very young woman when she was a DCC. Her life experiences and such as an adult were just starting to happen. I think her perception of some of the things that happened could be due to lack of maturity. She is obviously a smart girl, but maybe she should have waited until after college to try out. I do realize that there is obviously truth to what she said also related to her experience with the organization. I give her a lot of credit for quitting when she realized it was changing her and impacting her mental health. I also give Kelli and Judy credit for listening to her and supporting her decision. I'm not an insider by any means, but I've never heard them say anything negative about her.

I think the rookie class from this year is so strong (each with different positives to add to the squad) that they will all be safe. I don't really see any vets who are re-auditioning that appear to be in danger either. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

I really like how her makeup has looked in all of the pictures I've seen of her. I saw her in person and I think she is beautiful.

I feel like Hannah gets overshadowed a lot of the time. How rude not to make sure she is in the picture of the whole squad. I met her once and she is so sweet. Shy and quiet, but still very sweet. She's not an in your face kind of personality. I was so happy to see her on so many social media posts for the swim suit fittings.

I agree that Hannah is beautiful. I've seem pictures where it doesn't seem like she's posing and she looks better than when she's focused and getting her picture taken. She seems much softer looking when she's not posing. I met Hannah and Tess in October 2018, and they were both beautiful and so nice. Hannah seems much more reserved than many others in her rookie class - not saying that is good or bad, just an observation.

So after watching the podcast today, which was filmed/taped during swimsuit try-ons - I don't think anyone is going to have a weight issue. Everyone I saw looked fantastic. I don't understand why every suit that I saw was either a thong or close to it though?! Then again, if you've got it, flaunt it!

I don't think Gina's sister is going to try out for DCC. On IG i saw that for Sibling day, Gina posted a pic of her and her sis and put on the picture how much she was going to miss having her sister in TX next year. I guess we wait and see.

I saw that comment on the picture and was wondering the same thing. I loved Jinelle as a DCC, but I've loved her just as much this year after her DCC retirement. I know they relied on her heavily to fill in for current cheerleaders, her involvement in the camps is heavy, and she has been great filling in on the podcasts. I hope she sticks around. Maybe she wants to return to Australia?

I'm curious how ROTY and VOTY are chosen - does any insider have any idea? I thought I had heard somewhere, probably a podcast that the whole team votes. I tend to believe that it is voted on by the team and not a Kelly and Judy decision. Both of these young women, Caroline and Heather, are spoken of very highly by their teammates. I think they are both good choices.

Heather said on the podcast that she is reauditioning. She doesn't feel like she's done yet.