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I'm no expert, so don't quote me on this, but I would think it's ok as long as it doesn't interfere with their DCC responsibilities. Also keeps them in shape. P.S. Madeline and Dayton both look incredible in this pic.

Wish I thought of that. Ugh

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't see the Sophy/Ava thing. But as was said, that Ariana...omg. Complete knockout. Should be a shoo-in.

Couldn't be her. She only made training camp the 1 time (Season 11) and had a few parts where she's shown. She wasn't heavily featured like some, but enough to where she definitely couldn't have signed anything like that. I know she was on the team the next 2 seasons as well, but she got some screentime in those as well. The times Kelli Finglass has her headshots are both at auditions, and she was just one of the girls production chose not to feature because she didn't make it those times. Actually, she's one of the very first girls saying something to the cameras at Season 8 auditions.

Alanna is so gorgeous. I'm super jealous of her fianceé. That is all.

Turned on Pluto just a bit ago and saw that the last episode of Season 1 is on right now, and Season 2 is about to start. Hopefully that means they've straightened out that order permanently.

I didn't see Season 15. Seems like it was 13, then 14, then 13 again, now 10! This random order is ridiculous. I'd take a steady rotation of 1-14. That'd be good enough for me.

100% this. This is a great idea. I'd love to see a non-biased opinion on the girls. Would really be interesting to see which vets wouldn't be picked, by whom, and for what reasons.

She seemed like she would have been a good DCC. Maybe she'd have a better chance of making it now, since it seems they're a little less harsh on the builds of the girls, but I'm still happy she got on with The Chiefs. Congrats to her! It's about time they're showing more seasons. I would be blown away if Season 15 came on LOL

Yeah, he's another one. Kleine, what were you thinking? 😭

That one REALLY surprises me. She was, IMO one of their prettiest. I don't even think DCC would cut a potential 6th year vet. I wonder if she still wants to cheer and would possibly think about trying out for DCC...

I might get side-eyed for this one, but I'm not really big on all these weddings. I feel like some of these girls are getting married just for the sake of getting married (for lack of a better phrase). It's kind of like a "Keeping Up With The Joneses" type of thing to me. Don't get me wrong, Kristin is and always has been one of my favorites. I think she's the sweetest girl since Kelli Q. and really deserves to be happy. I'm just with @TB12 on the fact that her guy is definitely not good enough for her, but I feel the same about many of their choices. IDK, I feel like the sheer number of engagements and marriages, etc. even over just the past year is a little much. I know it's not my business, just an observation. As long as they're happy, though. /rant Y'all can pull out the pitchforks now. *runs away* *comes back* That video of Dani makes me love her even more. Seems so personable, and genuinely excited to interact with the fans. My opinion on her has changed (for the positive) over the past year or so, and I just think she's a gem.

Completely agree. I miss the Pre-Covid Audition Format. To me, the biggest issue in the show taking a turn for the worse, actually happened around season 11, so it lines up with you saying Season 1-10 were the best. In season 11, CMT started trying to promote their Country artists with useless appearances by people like Raelynn (sp.), Kacey Musgraves, and Kellie Pickler, etc. and every season since, it's gotten out of hand. That's one reason I'm glad it's leaving CMT. Also, way, WAY too many Guest Choreographers. A couple a season is fine, but do they really need to have a different one every non-audition episode of a season? No. I'm fine with seeing Denise Dicharry, Jenn Colvin, or even Jenn Amburn come in and teach the girls a routine, but all these outsiders EVERY. SINGLE. EPISODE is what started ruining it for me, personally. And bring back the Kitty Carter episode (usually around episode 5 or 6 of a season). They got too off-track from what worked before, and got too obsessed with trying to promote people who have nothing to do with the organization.

Not 100% sure, but I think Chelsea was 21 that year, so she was just barely legal drinking age. I actually liked Ika. I think Kelli had it out for her because it was frustrating that she didn't do her makeup better, or heed their advice about changing her Facebook up. Kelli didn't like that she didn't smile enough, either, but you have to think the makeup was an issue that was brought up. I think Kaime had a polarizing look, although I think she looked great in the makeup they had her in for the Cameo Shoot. Coming in late definitely did her no favors, but I'm leaning towards thinking she still may have been cut regardless.

It's that way every year (except Covid year when there was no Calendar shoot, of course). The shoot is after the Pinky Ring Event every year, so they're technically no longer rookies. The only ones who don't go are retirees.