DCC-UK

First impressions: Kylie and Zoe look like the same person with that hair. I don't know what it is but Tori and Amanda's faces look odd. There's A LOT of over-the-head poses. Why are the cameos all different sizes again? Some of the eye make-up is way too dark (AK, Brooklyn, McKenna). Kelly and Madi could be the same person too. Not a fan of Taylor's pose. Ava is giving off mean girl vibes (even though she seems nice on the show). Ariel is the new Kelee, cute as a button Sophia reminds me of Courtney Cook, also cute as a button A moment for Kayla's braids, LOVE! Kleine has so much energy in her face. Hers, Lea and Camille's are my top 3 favourites. Does their website editor not know that when you click on a cameo, it should open in the same tab, not a different one (internal link strategy etc)? I do wonder where they hire their marketing/web team from sometimes.

I've listened/watched all 4 episodes and it's refreshing to hear their experiences. I like how they're both honest and don't shy away from critiquing the organisation whilst still being proud and appreciative. They've fast become two of my faves, considering we didn't get much info about their rookie class with no TV show.

Right? It didn't help that they were old enough to be the cheerleaders' dads too. Just gross.

I've finished the show and have lots of thoughts! I'll wait until everyone has finished though so I don't spoil anything.

I'm watching right now, hoping to binge all 7 episodes today!

Crikey, not surprised that TK picked on two POC though (I've always got very bad vibes from her). Not to mention that they seem like two of the sweetest members of the team as well (from the outside looking in, anyway). TK really is vile. I hope Victoria can get away from her (she's been coddled her whole life and now she's an adult). She should finally move to New York away from her mother. I'm not saying VK is innocent in all this but her mother seems very obsessive and more fussed about being famous than her daughter.

New promo!

I believe that's Sophy.

Isn't it Madeline S?

Didn't she say that she'd tried out for DCC before? Flexibility is never a bad thing to be working on as a dancer as I'm sure the Mavs did some form of kicking motion over the four years she was there (not a kickline obviously, but some kicks in some capacity). As someone who is an influencer (well, blogger) and works in marketing, I can definitely see her appeal though. She'd have been used on just about every poster and promo for sure! I don't think Katy was even that big, 4 hours of dancing a night is pretty good cardio to lose a couple of pounds! She's built a bit like Rachel A, more of an athletic figure, which isn't usually TPTB's favourite body type. Charm was VERY passionate about her, that's why I was convinced.

Rewatching seasons 3-16 (we don't seem to get 1 and 2 in the UK). I'm up to season 14 and I will forever be annoyed that they took Ashley H into training camp over Katy from UCLA. Ashley's kicks were horrendous with no chance of improvement. Katy had the full package and just needed to tone up a little.

It's official! The show is returning in some capacity.

Looks like there are 11 retiring vets. Some a surprise, others not. Taken from the DCC Facebook account.

Oh god, that was awful from her. I'm going to guess that she pulled something during one of the kicks because she wobbles when she gets up and looks uncomfortable before they walk off. Either that or she didn't stretch enough beforehand.

Good for Darian for speaking out. You only have to read the comments on the Daily Mail article to know what most men think of cheerleaders. I imagine anyone who replied to her TikTok is probably retiring because we know K&J won't be happy about the press this will bring!