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I guess I should've said this earlier but full disclosure I do know her from college (I have been watching the show since before though), I have spent a lot of time around her, and don't really want to say more than that. We were never friends or close in anyway so I'd have no issue agreeing and saying "yeah she gets like that." That being said, from all the time I was around her she was nothing but positive, kind, and thoughtful... even in situations where being "snarky" or "rude" would be totally understood and warranted. I've never heard anyone say she's behaved disrespectfully or anything less than pleasant, until reading this forum. Like I said, we were around each other a lot and if I had any inkling from that experience she would act in that way I wouldn't say anything. From my experience and others with her, that seems way too out of character to be the whole story. Even if one of my best friends gets called out for acting like that I'm not one to vehemently defend them if I suspect it could be true.

that's kind of my point. i totally get that there's favoritism which can put girls at an unfair advantage/disadvantage, but this was just so blatant.

Such an outrage! I know this is late but i'm just catching up on this forum. i 100% agree there was nothing to cut Gabby on, especially now after seeing how some rookies are struggling in training camp. Part of me feels like K&J just didn't feel as invested with there as they did the other girls. It's the first time in awhile I've felt so saddened and annoyed by a cut. I don't think she got enough credit for how good and consistent she was last season tbh. like they never praised her (at least on camera) the way they did other rookies who were either 1) at the same level as her, 2) or were struggling but then had a good few days. It's so obvious that this "weight" issue she could've resolved quickly, and they should've at least given her that heads up and courtesy in training camp (as we've seen in past season.) To me this cut felt like they were looking for a reason to cut her and went with the first thing they could nitpick. Kelli talking about the cut seemed so emotionless and matter-of-fact, it was truly heartbreaking. From all the girls reactions it's obvious that not only she was a great teammate but they loved her.