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I think the pendulum has swung a different way. A lot of viewers now see Victoria in a new light and have a ton of sympathy for her and her journey. I actually see Tina a bit differently too. Her big mistake was wrapping her own personal identity around the Cowboys to such an insane degree. That left too great an impression on Victoria. Tina admits as much toward the end of the series. I will say again, there are a few of us Moms that really see this because we have children like this - Victoria is likely neurodivergent. She is a square peg trying desperately to fit in a world built for round ones. You cannot diagnose from a TV show, but there was enough there that a handful of Moms and I really zero'ed in on the nuances of neurodivergence because we see this in our own children, and we are right there with them and their struggle daily. I don't think Tina had a choice but to be the mom she is right now, she could have toned down her obsession for the Cowboys, but she is just trying to support her daughter's dream while also trying to keep Victoria alive and happy and safe. I get it, at least. And Victoria, she carries way too much shame for not fitting in. I hope they know, and I hope Victoria is getting the love and support and understanding that she needs.

First thoughts episodes 3 and 4:

Episode 2 first thoughts:

Also, I forgot to add... Episode 1 (that is all I have watched so far) they make it look so impossible to actually make it to training camp.... will that have a negative effect with a wider audience? Will they get less candidates that would be great DCC because it looks so extreme? Interesting balance for sure.

First episode thoughts:

Randomly looking for something, I ran across this image on the internet. Seems appropriate on the eve of a new Netflix era 🤩 ⭐💙Touch the Star 🤍⭐

Wrong thread.

New Netflix preview. Two days!

Trinity could have made training camp as well as Kinsy. Someone soon will post a confirmed list. I have Trinity as a strong possibility. To add to my list Cooper Maas seems to be a TCC Other names being floated on Reddit to add to the list I posted (thanks Christine and Holly) : Jaelyn November Rachel Fee And I will add Emily Price (former Luvabulls) she moved to the Dallas area and follows a lot of these names as well as DCC. Returning TCCs that probably made it back but not confirmed: Ava, Dayton, Kayla Garcia, Kelly Villares, Charly Barby. Potentially Eden Ryder. Former TCC Anisha was at a wedding last night and was not at finals. No updated info on former DCC Kayla Hayes yet. I am probably forgetting someone! 23 returning vets (not confirmed - no word on vet cuts yet), I think they will take about 23 TCCs as well for around 46 total.

Former TCC Alyssa was a TCU showgirl with Christina Ostovich, who was the brunette Christina - she was a DCC for two years, then sadly cut. Christina Ricelli is the former DCC that married Mandy's ex-bf and they have a dance studio in Washington.

Yes! Sophia is the Alyssa lookalike. IG is sophiagbrown @PepperM Allison IG username is Allisonkhong A few of the new TCCs, totally unconfirmed: Darah Haidet Savannah Arevalo Julissa Garcia Abby Summers Hadyn Jennings Madie Krueger Jenna Waller Ari Brum Michelle siemienowski Sophia Brown Paris Wood And then the 3 in the photo with Reece: Allison Khong Clare Kuebler Kinsey Smith I also have a strong suspicion that Dayton, Ava, and Kayla Garcia made it back as well. I am not going to have a chance to post all the IGs right now but I can later once we have a confirmed list. This is a very unconfirmed list and missing TCCs as well.

Alyssa Barkin. She has tried out a few times and was a TCC in 2022, the first year of no MTT cameras. She was also a TCU showgirl with Christina and Kaydianna, as well as an Allen’s American Ice Angel. https://www.instagram.com/alyssanoelle Kayla was a DCC 2022-2023, then was cut. https://www.instagram.com/_kaylahayes

Yes, I spoke too soon. The rumor that there was a 14th vet to retire due to injury was probably just that - a rumor. I sure hope Taylor is returning 🤞 I think the 3 new TCCs here with Reese are, left - right: Kinsey https://www.instagram.com/kinsysmith Clare https://www.instagram.com/cmkuebler Allison https://www.instagram.com/allisonkhong

The gal at the end in purple is former DCC Kayla. She was cut after one year and is re-auditioning. And that may be Alyssa with the curls! Hard to say. A very unconfirmed rumor- Rookie Taylor maybe had to retire at the last minute due to injury. No one has seen a screen shot of her at auditions. All the other vets are accounted for.

Congratulations to the infamous former DCC Chelsea Chaney and family. Baby boy Archer has joined big sister Olive.

I am sure there are more photos to come, but here is a really sweet photo of Kelli with her daughter Sam at her wedding last weekend. Former DCCs Mia and Jenna were there doing hair and makeup. Jinelle and her wife Katie were also in attendance. As well as Judy, Dayton and Shelly's family, Victoria and Tina. And Misty Day was the wedding planner.

I think Dayton has long given up trying out for DCC. Finals aren't until June 15th with training camp starting June 18th. First and second round of auditions are completed but they were video submissions so no one knows who is advancing to finals.

Don't get me wrong, I am definitely excited for the Netflix run. I am really surprised they even managed to secure it - that is a major, impressive feat!! But I am also having bittersweet nostalgia for MTT, because right now in Dallas they are gearing up for finals and the start of training camp. It's that time of year when we could feel it building from auditions all the way to announcement of the final team.

I heard Victoria couldn't make it because she was in NYC auditioning for the Rockettes and was cut in the first round. I believe she is still a bridesmaid. The wedding is this weekend in Mexico. Interesting wedding for sure.

For the handful of y'all that don't visit Reddit, there is a long thread about behind the scenes problems between Tina, Victoria, Armani, and Chandi this season. Major drama. Also shines some light on why Victoria retired instead of going for her 5th year as planned. https://www.reddit.com/r/DCCMakingtheTeam/comments/1d6pjil/sunday_realness_spoiler_and_drama_behind_the/

Congratulations to former DCC Mary (Dill) Krow and family! Baby girl #2 Camille Kelly Krow🤍 Born May 22nd, 2024

Jessica moved back to Austin and Jensen back to Cali. But It seems like a lot of the retirees are staying in Dallas for now. Dani and Claire for sure. What about Darian, Elli, Kelcey? Kelcey I think is done, but I am suspicious that the rest that stayed in Dallas maybe are All Stars?

Two separate DCC weddings yesterday. Congratulations to Lily and Jensen!

Amy added a comment as well. It was also Amy's last DCC All Star appearance. Both are retiring.

Congrats to former DCC Amanda Dilks and family! Baby John Beau 05-17-2024 8 lbs 8 oz/ 22 in