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I did watch and did not see her. Based on the talent presented, she just wasn't spotlight worthy. They did have Gino who was Maddie Ziegler's first kiss on Dance Moms, though.

Ha! If that is anyone, it would be Kristen.

That was just cult-like and nauseating.

Throughout the years, people have threatened to quit if X or Y makes/doesn't make it. I respect that. I've just laughed my way through that. For me the deal breaker is this new ridiculousness of advertising Cowboy Fit or whatever it is called. I don't live in Dallas, and if I did I would never spend that kind of $ on a "see and be seen" gym. I daresay that the majority of the viewers are not potential members, so let up on it already. If we continue to see more "commercials" and less dance - I am GONE!

And touch The Star!

I think there are a couple of additional reasons for the low WOC count (and this holds true for the declining number of white girls, too). First, the whole yes ma'am attitude just doesn't fly with every girl these days. Not every girl in every household is raised with that attitude, and it is truly hard to fake it when you are an adult/young adult. Many young women today are being raised to speak up and have their voices heard. That just isn't the DCC culture. Also, the style of dance that the DCC does is problematic and many of you have alluded to it. Peppy pom doesn't necessarily challenge or appeal to all dancers. They may see the more current dances being done by other teams and in other sports and go that direction just to have more fun dancing. If there goal is to be a backup dancer someday, it just isn't relevant experience. Case in point, I don't know that two of my favorites (both non-WOCs) - Meredith and Kristin - will make it because of the attitude thing. Meredith is a little free spirited as we saw last year. And Kristin is out there doing important work with ASL and her mission work. When all is said and done, she may not be comfortable with Kelli telling her a Dunkin' Donuts appearance is more important that some of her other work. It's just not a culture that is right for everyone or will make them happy. And I believe it is the culture, not overt racism that may be limiting the WOC from applying.

If Judy reads this, I think she knows you and I and half of Primetimerdom think she is GORGEOUS, has the most amazing hair EVER and generally adorable clothes.

I am finally caught up with my reading! Gabby - I rewatched Ep 1 of last season and Kelli really didn't like her. She hated her feet and didn't think she represented her resume. Kelli sometimes doesn't get over things. Lacey - In interviews her last book was 50 Shades. I truly wonder if KJC didn't have an off camera discussion about how a girl that said that shouldn't represent the DCC. Candidate who looks like Judy/Joan rivers - so she didn't make it? Because of her face? And we all said she looks like Judy? I know it is current Judy, but current Judy is still beautiful!! Ha, wonder if Judy reads the forums. That would have to hurt, right?

Agreed. I live in Atlanta. It happens. I have been with the same company for 19 years, and it's only happened a few times, but still it happens.

GEEEEgross. I could stand to lose more weight than some of the DCCs weigh, and I could certainly exercise more, but that is just ugggggly.

My heart breaks for her......

VK!!! Haha I have no idea, but wouldn't that be hilarious ??

And if anyone has it in for K/C, they should just get Kalyssa to post like this. What's that? Oh yeah, the sirens from the ambulance when K/C have their respective strokes :). No disrespect meant to K/C.......all about Kalyssa's "modeling" career.

If I die I want to be re-incarnated as Lauren's daughter. She is going to be the BEST MOTHER EVER!!!!!!

You are my new best friend. ^^^ is everything!

Ikr! Don't know who she is, so Team Girl in Yellow!

She already looks stressed.........

Well said. I used to love her. That killed it for me. KILLED IT for me. Now, I won't be able to take her seriously at all. I don't recall whether her dancing was good or bad. She just doesn't have the facials. I am not saying she has an ugly face. She doesn't have that warm, welcoming smile. Her smile makes her look like she is smelling stinky cheese.

Haha, I think so! I just never cared for her as a DCC. She seemed more like an accountant than a cheerleader. (I am an accountant :)).

Yeah. She is one of my favs. I don't think it is going to happen with the soft belly and larger thights. Sad.....she is awesome. But honestly, I don't think she'd like it!

29/47 is fan vote Jacki!

I miss that, too! And I know many posters are turned off by uniform fittings and discussions of store-bought vs homegrown, but I actually see those as charming girl-bonding moments.

I just don't like her look. Too harsh.

Just pic-clicking and the two that I see that look BEE youtiful are 22 and 72. Of course it may just be awesome still shots..... The white outfit, number 66? Just no. I've always been a huge Kristin fan, so it pains me to say this, but she does look like she gained a little. Since Kelli never did love her, I am not confident in her making it into TC.

That's what gets me. If you are going to do, do it. But don't let her get away with things others can't and haven't and act like it's normal! If she falls out of turns in tryouts, don't act like it is ok. It's not. We aren't stupid. When she gets in another girls way, don't blame it on the other girl. We saw it. We aren't stupid. When she gains 11 pounds drinking milkshakes, don't go on about her beautiful legs. The belly was rolling over the shorts. We saw it. We aren't stupid.