2020 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp

[Opine]

6 minutes ago, sATL said:

Brenda is whose child/relative ?

I don't think she is related.  I think she was a local TV broadcaster and met Kelly in the early days and got on the panel.  I think she loves being on the panel and will do anything to stay - including getting teary-eyed over VK.  

And just to clarify, I don't think VK deserved to make the team either year.  But I do think that pile of blonde hair, big teeth and long American thigh (as Kelly says) are HD worthy.  Honestly, if they had not put her in TC in year 2 and brought her in a 3rd time (and she didn't gain 11 pounds or fall out of turns) many of us would have been ok with her.

[sATL]

9 minutes ago, Opine said:

I don't think she is related.  I think she was a local TV broadcaster and met Kelly in the early days and got on the panel.  I think she loves being on the panel and will do anything to stay - including getting teary-eyed over VK.  

And just to clarify, I don't think VK deserved to make the team either year.  But I do think that pile of blonde hair, big teeth and long American thigh (as Kelly says) are HD worthy.  Honestly, if they had not put her in TC in year 2 and brought her in a 3rd time (and she didn't gain 11 pounds or fall out of turns) many of us would have been ok with her.

oh that Brenda...🙂

[GaveIn]

4 hours ago, lemonbus230 said:

There was no rift that caused Ashley’s cut. Ashley tanked her test during auditions. The day they got groups which was also the day she got cut, they gave her a chance to retake it prior to practice. She bombed it again. We are talking not knowing how many stripes are on the flag. They realized how ridiculous it would look to have her in training camp considering how big a deal they claim to make the test, so they pivoted and made her cut about kicks. That’s why the cut seemed so awkward and abrupt on the show. She was responding to questions about why she didn’t know anything vs statements about kicks. Welcome to the magic of cmt edits.

Thank you! And if there were other issues, the cut really makes sense.

3 hours ago, vanillagum said:

I forgot they had an actual test. They never mention it. What kind of test is it lol

Yeah, I almost did too!  I remember when Nicole H did really bad and she was called out on the show.  As her star grew, I always thought (well hoped) they regretted putting it out there that she wasn't 'knowledgeable' of football, current events, whatever.  I always assumed they stopped showing it because there were probably more girls who didn't do too hot and got a pass for whatever reasons, but no shocker the treatment might not be the same 🤣  But for Ashley, she most have really bombed.    

[scorpio1031]

31 minutes ago, GaveIn said:

Yeah, I almost did too!  I remember when Nicole H did really bad and she was called out on the show.  As her star grew, I always thought (well hoped) they regretted putting it out there that she wasn't 'knowledgeable' of football, current events, whatever.  I always assumed they stopped showing it because there were probably more girls who didn't do too hot and got a pass for whatever reasons, but no shocker the treatment might not be the same 🤣    

But with 5 vets cut at auditions, Erica's weight gain/attitude, and a strong rookie class, Nicole and Dara flunking their written test fit well into that year's storyline of "veterans are eligible for being cut this year, and that's just the bottom line"

[TheGenuineBeauty]

6 hours ago, DCCEuphoric said:

Next TCC is Elli!

 

Not gonna lie, these audition videos are disappointing af. But here's my ranking so far based on the audition videos. 

1. Claire W.
2. Dani
3. Claire D.
4. Ashlinn
5. Elli
6. Cassie
7. Armani
8. Darian
9. Alora-Rose
10. Annabelle
11. Amelia 

Edited November 15, 2020 by TheGenuineBeauty

[DallasCeramicPot]

On 11/13/2020 at 1:49 AM, DallasCeramicPot said:

 

This MLM crap is disgusting, predatory, and shouldn’t be allowed if you’re on the team in my opinion (don’t @ me, ok?). All of my friends who have fallen for it have experienced hair loss and extreme hair damage. It has taken forever to recover from the damage that this product has inflicted, so I don’t know why she’s electing to advertise such a controversial product if there are so many lawsuits against the company. 

I’d at least try to find products that I am personally interested in/love/use every day, not something I got looped into by a, “Hey gurrrrll! Long time no talk! Let me tell you about...” 

Plus, tbh, Monat reminds me of the word Monostat. This is the most I’ve ever written on this forum, and will ever write. I hate MLMs. 

Exits stage left.

Okay Alora, I see that tiny Monat tag at the bottom right-hand side. 

smh.. "helping others" with hair loss 😒

Edited November 15, 2020 by DallasCeramicPot
I had more stuffs

[LilyD]

I wish they'd show more of the interviews and written tests. They were interesting and sometimes quite funny. I highly doubt they'll have the lengthy interesting conversations with sponsors etc as Kelli claims but I do get that you do not want to have people on the squad who could embarrass the Cowboys with ridiculous answers about random facts that are common knowledge (either in football or life or America in general). The notorious 50-yards in a football field comes to mind and president "O'Biden" (can't remember who said that).  If Ashlee couldn't even explain the US-flag... well... even I can do that and am not even American!

They're there to dance, true, but a lot of these questions are elementary school level at best!

[aeroluv327]

2 hours ago, LilyDutch said:

I wish they'd show more of the interviews and written tests. They were interesting and sometimes quite funny. I highly doubt they'll have the lengthy interesting conversations with sponsors etc as Kelli claims but I do get that you do not want to have people on the squad who could embarrass the Cowboys with ridiculous answers about random facts that are common knowledge (either in football or life or America in general). The notorious 50-yards in a football field comes to mind and president "O'Biden" (can't remember who said that).  If Ashlee couldn't even explain the US-flag... well... even I can do that and am not even American!

They're there to dance, true, but a lot of these questions are elementary school level at best!

Yes, I always like seeing the interviews during finals!  It's always interesting to see who bombs what should be easy questions (like the girl who didn't know what a political party was... oof) and who really shines.  I wish we knew more about how everyone scored on their tests!  

Edit: I just remembered that in addition to the test, we also saw the girls being quizzed about football/Cowboys in the early seasons.  I remember one girl being asked who the current head coach was and (confidently!) answering that it was Tom Landry...to which, Judy and Kelli were so outraged that I'm surprised they didn't cut her on the spot.  They did at least call her into the office to do so.

Edited November 15, 2020 by aeroluv327

[DCC-UK]

3 hours ago, LilyDutch said:

I wish they'd show more of the interviews and written tests. They were interesting and sometimes quite funny. I highly doubt they'll have the lengthy interesting conversations with sponsors etc as Kelli claims but I do get that you do not want to have people on the squad who could embarrass the Cowboys with ridiculous answers about random facts that are common knowledge (either in football or life or America in general). The notorious 50-yards in a football field comes to mind and president "O'Biden" (can't remember who said that).  If Ashlee couldn't even explain the US-flag... well... even I can do that and am not even American!

They're there to dance, true, but a lot of these questions are elementary school level at best!

They could integrate it with finals deliberations when reviewing each candidate, show clips of good and bad interviews and discuss any who had dubious test scores. 

[Cj1]

I almost died when she answerd Tom Landry. (No pun intended). 

You can at least study up on the basics. 

[Muckypup61]

21 hours ago, DCCEuphoric said:

Next TCC is Elli!

 

SHE made me smile!

[MrsEVH]

2 hours ago, Cj1 said:

I almost died when she answerd Tom Landry. (No pun intended). 

You can at least study up on the basics. 

I think that was Zoey from season 4 who ended up getting cut.

[Manc.UK.DCCfan]

so I just watched Jada’s video on the normal DCC insta. She’s got legs and arms for days but looks to have a really tiny body?! Did she make the team? I’m not “OMG” at her performance didn’t look to be much power there 

[Jezlyn]

Some potential here. There are certainly moments when she looks almost dcc, just needing some more omph, so would rate her reasonably high. Very long legs which they will love for the kicks.

[Tulip86]

Gotta say... most of these video's have been very disappointing. Quite a few that I would describe as kids. Quite a few who have limited dance technique. All pretty of course. 

[jlc]

12 minutes ago, Tulip86 said:

Gotta say... most of these video's have been very disappointing. Quite a few that I would describe as kids. Quite a few who have limited dance technique. All pretty of course. 

So far, in my opinion, only one was semi awesome. Most of these look like what they are, high school cheerleaders with some dance ability. This looks to be a team of Verucas.

[vanillagum]

27 minutes ago, Jesiklyn said:

 

Well, if she has a sponsor son in Uganda named Aaron!!! ???

19 minutes ago, Tulip86 said:

Quite a few that I would describe as kids.

literally

[MrsEVH]

What's with that disclaimer? They are alone in the video . Unless it supposedly explains why no mask.

[Opine]

I am feeling kinda weird about this group of 14 year olds.  Most of them can't dance well but have some potential (with the exception of Claire who was pretty good).  But I feel like I have been asked to a dance recital for early high schoolers.  I kind of hope they explain this.......  Are they thinking they bring them in younger and they stay longer?  Because all of these girls will have weight issues when they finally hit puberty.  Or are they trying to attract a certain type of man?  The kind of spends a lot of time surfing the internet in a dark basement?  Or did they decide that this year was gonna suck so they would bring in some babies that they could bring up the DCC way?

[Lona]

1 hour ago, Tulip86 said:

Gotta say... most of these video's have been very disappointing. Quite a few that I would describe as kids. Quite a few who have limited dance technique. All pretty of course. 

I’m not gonna lie; any enjoyment I would’ve had by watching these and then waiting for S15 to begin has been completely overshadowed and ruined by the Hannah and Brennan cuts that are coming. Killed most of the fun and excitement for me. 🙁
 

Anyone else fill this way? 

[tinabee1967]

1 hour ago, jlc said:

So far, in my opinion, only one was semi awesome. Most of these look like what they are, high school cheerleaders with some dance ability. This looks to be a team of Verucas.

[GaveIn]

4 minutes ago, Lona said:

I’m not gonna lie; any enjoyment I would’ve had by watching these and then waiting for S15 to begin has been completely overshadowed and ruined by the Hannah and Brennan cuts that are coming. Killed most of the fun and excitement for me. 🙁
 

Anyone else fill this way? 

I hate to say I'm looking forward to it, but I'm extremely curious how they will address/handle the cuts on the show.  I feel like they already kinda know which vets they are cutting at finals a lot of the times.  I'm assuming they invited all vets to the bubble, but I almost feel like some girls would have rather not even been invited, than to get there and get cut at the end (which I believe that is pretty much when the 4 vets got cut).  I'm referring mostly to Meredith & hate to say it, Lily.  I assume they were crossed off the final squad before they ever got to the bubble.  Brennan I see as the token TC cut bc she lost her stamina (with or without covid mentioned), BUT Hannah?!?!?!  They know pretty much everyone who watches the show knows why she said she was cut....they can't hide from it!!  Not that I like how it played out, but I was actually shocked/surprised they actual (somewhat) addressed the whole Holly situation on the show.  I guess they threw us a bone cause they knew they would skip right over Jenna's alleged indiscretions and that Erica ever existed that season 🤣  

[EvergreenLove]

I’m also not enjoying these videos, which leads me to believe that it’s more the videos than the candidates. It’s probably difficult to showcase a dancer’s abilities in a non-professional video/environment.

And yes, these ladies are definitely young.

[DCC-UK]

I'm also not a fan of getting lots of younger girls in the squad rather than women. Most of the TCCs have been 18-20 so far I think. I'm not opposed to younger people trying out but I prefer a mix. They've got rid of Brennan (30/31) and Meredith (29) as well as Hannah and Lily, who must've been 24ish?, but who both seem mature. 

Most of the current vets auditioned after college, I mean Savannah is now 29 and Briana 30 (or will be by the end of the season). They're the oldest on the squad now!

 

[MonaMechelle]

May be in the minority here, but power to the 18-21 year old TCCs. I agree there should be some maturity, but these girls are chasing a time-sensitive dream. The younger ones are in that awesome time in life where you get to make your own decisions but still have heavy support from your loved ones, and don’t have things that life usually brings (getting into your career, grad school, slowing down dance-wise, marriage and/or kid commitments, etc.). I’m only 35 but my 20s feel so far away! I look at these girls going after this (fleeting) dream and I’m like good for you sis! The other side of DCC will last way longer than what they may have put off for a year or two in exchange for the lifetime of memories.

Verdict is out on this year‘s rookie class but with the pandemic, racial sensitivities, and pressure to produce a TV show, I’m  interested to see how the show plays out. MTT is (and has been) at that point most long running reality TV shows get to - they say they are casting for the premise of the show when they are actually just trying to make good TV. If anyone watches The Bachelor, there’s a guy who spoils the show and makes his whole living off it. Some fans get upset to have the show spoiled for them, which used to piss ABC off but when they realized the vast majority of the show’s watchers don’t know he exists, they left him to do his thing. I suspect this is the same. We know what’s going on but the powers that be are producing a show for the ones that show up every October to be mindlessly entertained an hour a week for two or three months.

[scorpio1031]

1 hour ago, Lona said:

I’m not gonna lie; any enjoyment I would’ve had by watching these and then waiting for S15 to begin has been completely overshadowed and ruined by the Hannah and Brennan cuts that are coming. Killed most of the fun and excitement for me. 🙁
 

Anyone else fill this way? 

Well, we will have some new words/phrases to add to our MTT bingo cards - kick the pandemic in it's a**, adjustments, stamina, bubble, for the first time....., virtual auditions, Victoria has matured as a rookie, as a veteran, etc

And of course, every time we see someone spit into a cup, we can take a drink - if we aren't gagging, that is

[onthebubble]

Wow Jadas legs! 😱 I would kill for legs like that instead of the stumps I was graced with. She seems like an OK dancer but doesn't seem to have a lot of oomph or power. 

I am actually looking forward to this season. It will be interesting to see how some of these dancers who don't seem like they would fit the DCC style actually make the team. 

[TheGenuineBeauty]

5 hours ago, Jesiklyn said:

Some potential here. There are certainly moments when she looks almost dcc, just needing some more omph, so would rate her reasonably high. Very long legs which they will love for the kicks.

1. Claire W.
2. Dani
3. Claire D.
4. Ashlinn
5. Elli
6. Jada
7. Cassie
8. Armani
9. Darian
10. Alora-Rose
11. Annabelle
12. Amelia

[NC-CFD09]

1 hour ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

 

6 hours ago, Jesiklyn said:

Some potential here. There are certainly moments when she looks almost dcc, just needing some more omph, so would rate her reasonably high. Very long legs which they will love for the kicks.

1. Claire W.
2. Dani
3. Claire D.
4. Ashlinn
5. Elli
6. Jada
7. Cassie
8. Armani
9. Darian
10. Alora-Rose
11. Annabelle
12. Amelia

 

As a dancer myself, I would personally rank them as: 

1. Claire W

2. Armani 

3. Elli

4. Ashlinn 

5. Dani 

6. Cassie 

7. Claire D 

8. Amelia 

9. Darian 

10. Annabelle 

11. Alora-Rose 

12. Jada

But that’s just me.. dance is so opinion based. I could love watching a particular performer and you hate watching them or vice versa. In my opinion, the only true “wow” worthy audition has been Claire W.. but Armani had great technical skills and was a cutie and Elli was cute and spunky so that’s why I put them top 3.

Some of the girls that made the team have absolutely zero ballet technique.. but they might be great at “power Pom” for game day. 

[Kitkatkitty]

Ok this might be a controversial opinion, but maybe this is the caliber of girls they always get? Like we never get to see full auditions/routines and when we do I know I'm always slightly disappointed. The show is highly edited, and maybe most of the team is just ok, but the editing makes it seem like they are much better than they are. We've also seen some fairly mediocre girls make the team and stay on it so their standards can't be that much higher. Maybe these were actually the best auditions they got, and maybe they're just as good as the rest of the DCC (although some girls on the team are certainly better) 

Also, there is only one TCC younger than 20. A few of the TCC are still in college (and Marissa is just out of High school), but the majority have completed college and some have been to grad school. They do not seem to be much younger than the majority of the team/people trying out in the past. Here is a list of the ages of the TCC:

Alora-Rose: 24

Amelia: 20

Annabelle: 22

Armani: 22

Ashlinn: 21

Cassie: 24

Claire D: 22

Claire W: 21

Dani: 22

Darian: 24

Elli: 23

Jada: 20

Jaycie: 22

Jessica: 22

Kelly: 20

Marissa: 18

McKenzie: 24

Shannan: 22

Sheridan: 26

Sydney: 27

Tori: 25

[vanillagum]

4 hours ago, MonaMechelle said:

May be in the minority here, but power to the 18-21 year old TCCs. I agree there should be some maturity, but these girls are chasing a time-sensitive dream. The younger ones are in that awesome time in life where you get to make your own decisions but still have heavy support from your loved ones, and don’t have things that life usually brings (getting into your career, grad school, slowing down dance-wise, marriage and/or kid commitments, etc.)

power to them for having the privilege of having no real responsibilities and parents who are able to bankroll their jobless new life in a city they may not even need to be in for more than two weeks? lol 

i mean there's not really anything impressive there. personally since these are women dancing for people watching a football game, i think 'mature' women fit the bill more. seeing baby-faced and tiny women under, like, 22 shaking it for middle aged men is less cute to me

Edited November 16, 2020 by vanillagum

[Spunkyyy]

28 minutes ago, Kitkatkitty said:

Also, there is only one TCC younger than 20. A few of the TCC are still in college (and Marissa is just out of High school), but the majority have completed college and some have been to grad school. They do not seem to be much younger than the majority of the team/people trying out in the past. Here is a list of the ages of the TCC:

Alora-Rose: 24

Amelia: 20

Annabelle: 22

Armani: 22

Ashlinn: 21

Cassie: 24

Claire 😧 22

Claire W: 21

Dani: 22

Darian: 24

Elli: 23

Jada: 20

Jaycie: 22

Jessica: 22

Kelly: 20

Marissa: 18

McKenzie: 24

Shannan: 22

Sheridan: 26

Sydney: 27

Tori: 25

I agree, I think we tend to have short term memory about the ages of the typical rookie class. Found this article from the 2014 squad and as you can see the majority are 18-22. https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2014-dcc-squad-announced-370731

 

[AnotherSadLove]

16 hours ago, aeroluv327 said:

Yes, I always like seeing the interviews during finals!  It's always interesting to see who bombs what should be easy questions (like the girl who didn't know what a political party was... oof) and who really shines.  I wish we knew more about how everyone scored on their tests!  

Edit: I just remembered that in addition to the test, we also saw the girls being quizzed about football/Cowboys in the early seasons.  I remember one girl being asked who the current head coach was and (confidently!) answering that it was Tom Landry...to which, Judy and Kelli were so outraged that I'm surprised they didn't cut her on the spot.  They did at least call her into the office to do so.

This a little random but speaking of the interviews, I felt bad for the girl who was asked if the girl makes the uniform or the uniform makes the girl (can’t remember if she made the squad) She said she would make the uniform and Judy HATED that answer. 
 

I think with a little further explanation she would have had a good answer. 
 

If anyone could just put on the uniform and represent dcc then their entire audition and interview process would be pointless. The uniform isn’t the one talking to “the general of the army”, the uniform isn’t lifting the spirits of Vets and soldiers overseas. 
 

The uniform has a history and sets the expectation, but the girl brings it to life and has to live up to it. 

[Allison Lynn]

Earlier today I found myself going all conspiracy theorist and thinking about how (if I remember correctly) Caroline, Daphne, Kat and Tess got in trouble for going out of state and partying, and how people thought most of those women weren't likely to be troublemakers.  But at least half of them get some pretty good airtime, and now I'm beginning to wonder whether they were allowed to go so that they could be punished.  You know, to add drama to the last episode of DCC:MTT.  I know it's unlikely, but I'm throwing it out there as a theory.

[AnotherSadLove]

7 minutes ago, Allison Lynn said:

Earlier today I found myself going all conspiracy theorist and thinking about how (if I remember correctly) Caroline, Daphne, Kat and Tess got in trouble for going out of state and partying, and how people thought most of those women weren't likely to be troublemakers.  But at least half of them get some pretty good airtime, and now I'm beginning to wonder whether they were allowed to go so that they could be punished.  You know, to add drama to the last episode of DCC:MTT.  I know it's unlikely, but I'm throwing it out there as a theory.

lol as I rewatch seasons I start thinking that too. 
like the ep when the rookie girl missed the bus for the stadium for their very first game. Idk what made me think “this seems hella fake”. Maybe it’s because they never explained her reason for missing the bus. 

[pinkandsparkly13]

I'm thinking now that the show has been delayed so much, and we have a lot to say here, they've had plenty of time to re-edit some things. They've been able to cut out more real things, and edit it to what TPTB want. 

[Lona]

9 hours ago, DCC-UK said:

Most of the current vets auditioned after college, I mean Savannah is now 29 and Briana 30 (or will be by the end of the season). They're the oldest on the squad now!

Savannah being one of the oldest on the squad, as well as one of the more senior vets, just blows my mind lol.

[JarlenaFan2024]

What's everyone's favorite way to watch the show if they don't actually get CMT on their cable system? Still debating which route I want to go or if I even want to bother watching this season.  How much does it cost to BUY the season on iTunes? TIA.

Edited November 16, 2020 by BluegrassDCCFan
Added something.

[DCCFan2021]

1 minute ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

What's everyone's favorite way to watch the show if they don't actually get CMT on their cable system? Still debating which route I want to go or if I even want to bother watching this season.  How much does it cost to BUY the season on iTunes? TIA.

Assuming CMT posts the episodes in a timely manner, you can use a one-time viewing pass. All you have to do is erase all visits to the CMT website from your history and use a random email address each time. No idea what it costs to buy the season.

[Opine]

7 hours ago, Kitkatkitty said:

Ok this might be a controversial opinion, but maybe this is the caliber of girls they always get? Like we never get to see full auditions/routines and when we do I know I'm always slightly disappointed. The show is highly edited, and maybe most of the team is just ok, but the editing makes it seem like they are much better than they are. We've also seen some fairly mediocre girls make the team and stay on it so their standards can't be that much higher. Maybe these were actually the best auditions they got, and maybe they're just as good as the rest of the DCC (although some girls on the team are certainly better) 

Also, there is only one TCC younger than 20. A few of the TCC are still in college (and Marissa is just out of High school), but the majority have completed college and some have been to grad school. They do not seem to be much younger than the majority of the team/people trying out in the past. Here is a list of the ages of the TCC:

Alora-Rose: 24

Amelia: 20

Annabelle: 22

Armani: 22

Ashlinn: 21

Cassie: 24

Claire 😧 22

Claire W: 21

Dani: 22

Darian: 24

Elli: 23

Jada: 20

Jaycie: 22

Jessica: 22

Kelly: 20

Marissa: 18

McKenzie: 24

Shannan: 22

Sheridan: 26

Sydney: 27

Tori: 25

Interesting......but while they may not be younger, but they all look younger to me!  They all have that coltish stick straight body that just hasn't developed yet.  

[GaveIn]

Just a heads up if you do have CMT....they are replaying last season all day Saturday (11/21) but I noticed my guide doesn't show the new episode on 11/24 (so my DVR didn't/hasn't picked it up) they have other shows listed in all the time slots.

[parrotfeathers]

7 hours ago, AnotherSadLove said:

Idk what made me think “this seems hella fake”. Maybe it’s because they never explained her reason for missing the bus. 

And surely they were communicating by cell phone?

[cgloss]

9 hours ago, Kitkatkitty said:

Ok this might be a controversial opinion, but maybe this is the caliber of girls they always get? Like we never get to see full auditions/routines and when we do I know I'm always slightly disappointed. The show is highly edited, and maybe most of the team is just ok, but the editing makes it seem like they are much better than they are. We've also seen some fairly mediocre girls make the team and stay on it so their standards can't be that much higher. Maybe these were actually the best auditions they got, and maybe they're just as good as the rest of the DCC (although some girls on the team are certainly better) 

Also, there is only one TCC younger than 20. A few of the TCC are still in college (and Marissa is just out of High school), but the majority have completed college and some have been to grad school. They do not seem to be much younger than the majority of the team/people trying out in the past. Here is a list of the ages of the TCC:

Alora-Rose: 24

Amelia: 20

Annabelle: 22

Armani: 22

Ashlinn: 21

Cassie: 24

Claire 😧 22

Claire W: 21

Dani: 22

Darian: 24

Elli: 23

Jada: 20

Jaycie: 22

Jessica: 22

Kelly: 20

Marissa: 18

McKenzie: 24

Shannan: 22

Sheridan: 26

Sydney: 27

Tori: 25

I agree with you on the caliber of girls. These are prelim videos — even if auditions had been held in person, they all would have made it through prelims because they’re pretty enough, in shape and show musicality. We’re judging them like they’re auditioning for finals. 

[TB12]

7 hours ago, AnotherSadLove said:

lol as I rewatch seasons I start thinking that too. 
like the ep when the rookie girl missed the bus for the stadium for their very first game. Idk what made me think “this seems hella fake”. Maybe it’s because they never explained her reason for missing the bus. 

Oh that was Jordan who missed the bus & i've always wondered why she missed the bus. I mean did she really just not hear her alarm? Seemed very contrived to me & she took one for the team...

[EricaShadows]

8 hours ago, AnotherSadLove said:

lol as I rewatch seasons I start thinking that too. 
like the ep when the rookie girl missed the bus for the stadium for their very first game. Idk what made me think “this seems hella fake”. Maybe it’s because they never explained her reason for missing the bus. 

She didn't hear her alarm.

1 hour ago, parrotfeathers said:

And surely they were communicating by cell phone?

They probably expected her to show up at any minute, then, when they absolutely HAD to leave, they probably had other things on their minds.

31 minutes ago, TB12 said:

Oh that was Jordan who missed the bus & i've always wondered why she missed the bus. I mean did she really just not hear her alarm? Seemed very contrived to me & she took one for the team...

Oh, it's TOTALLY possible.  I know of someone who can sleep through FIVE alarms and only then drag her body out of bed.  One of my college roommates had an alarm that gradually got louder the longer she ignored it BECAUSE she would ignore her alarm every morning.  I'm not saying that Jordan did either of these things, but if she stayed up too late the night before or got too exhausted in the days and weeks leading up to the game (which is totally possible the way they push these girls), I can totally see her oversleeping and, when she gets up and sees the time, goes into big-time scramble mode.   I could give other examples, but I'm sure a lot of people here have stories either from personal experience of oversleeping and having an "Oh sh*t!" moment or hearing about it from someone who has. 

[Kitkatkitty]

3 hours ago, Opine said:

Interesting......but while they may not be younger, but they all look younger to me!  They all have that coltish stick straight body that just hasn't developed yet.  

I think this is result of changes in fitness culture and weight lifting for women. In previous seasons it seems like many of the girls don't work out at all besides dance and were skinny but not athletically fit (I'm thinking of Taylor who Cassie bitched at). More and more women are working out and lifting weights so DCC overall are trending towards more muscular girls who lack the 'womanly' curve of previous cheerleaders making them seem younger. 

[Cure4Anxiety]

1 hour ago, Kitkatkitty said:

I think this is result of changes in fitness culture and weight lifting for women. In previous seasons it seems like many of the girls don't work out at all besides dance and were skinny but not athletically fit (I'm thinking of Taylor who Cassie bitched at). More and more women are working out and lifting weights so DCC overall are trending towards more muscular girls who lack the 'womanly' curve of previous cheerleaders making them seem younger. 

I actually disagree... while the majority of these girls are introducing lifting into their routines, they aren't lifting nearly heavy enough to get significantly more muscular. The TC's this round look noodly, as in thin but not muscular. 

For the team in general, there are some exceptions which more fit your theory - Lisa for example. She's crazy muscular but still has some feminine curves. But then again, there was a TC a few seasons ago who was told to STOP lifting weights because she was TOO muscular (blanking on the name). 

Idk if it's a change in diet/nutrition over the last the decade or we've just become jaded/older as an audience, but it seems like girls in general aren't "filling out" as early as they used to. Personally, I think it's the latter. 

[Kitkatkitty]

14 minutes ago, Cure4Anxiety said:

I actually disagree... while the majority of these girls are introducing lifting into their routines, they aren't lifting nearly heavy enough to get significantly more muscular. The TC's this round look noodly, as in thin but not muscular. 

For the team in general, there are some exceptions which more fit your theory - Lisa for example. She's crazy muscular but still has some feminine curves. But then again, there was a TC a few seasons ago who was told to STOP lifting weights because she was TOO muscular (blanking on the name). 

Idk if it's a change in diet/nutrition over the last the decade or we've just become jaded/older as an audience, but it seems like girls in general aren't "filling out" as early as they used to. Personally, I think it's the latter. 

You might be right! I was honestly really thinking about Elli's body type and her workout routines. I'm a biological anthropologist and your idea is really intriguing. Because of modern diets, girls are going through puberty much earlier so you would think that they would also "fill out" earlier, I wonder why that doesn't seem to be happening (at least to these girls, I'm 23 and all of my friends and I have 'normal' body types). I still think fit women in 2020 have lower body fat % than fit women in 2005, so they have less curve but some of the TCC really are noodly like you pointed out. 

Edited November 16, 2020 by Kitkatkitty

[aeroluv327]

12 hours ago, AnotherSadLove said:

This a little random but speaking of the interviews, I felt bad for the girl who was asked if the girl makes the uniform or the uniform makes the girl (can’t remember if she made the squad) She said she would make the uniform and Judy HATED that answer. 
 

I think with a little further explanation she would have had a good answer. 
 

If anyone could just put on the uniform and represent dcc then their entire audition and interview process would be pointless. The uniform isn’t the one talking to “the general of the army”, the uniform isn’t lifting the spirits of Vets and soldiers overseas. 
 

The uniform has a history and sets the expectation, but the girl brings it to life and has to live up to it. 

We can move this to the Past Seasons thread, but that girl was a veteran and she got cut!  I think that was such an unfair question. The way Judy acted, you would have thought the girl had said she'd set the uniform on fire or something.  Her answer was perfectly fine!  

[Opine]

52 minutes ago, Cure4Anxiety said:

I actually disagree... while the majority of these girls are introducing lifting into their routines, they aren't lifting nearly heavy enough to get significantly more muscular. The TC's this round look noodly, as in thin but not muscular. 

For the team in general, there are some exceptions which more fit your theory - Lisa for example. She's crazy muscular but still has some feminine curves. But then again, there was a TC a few seasons ago who was told to STOP lifting weights because she was TOO muscular (blanking on the name). 

Idk if it's a change in diet/nutrition over the last the decade or we've just become jaded/older as an audience, but it seems like girls in general aren't "filling out" as early as they used to. Personally, I think it's the latter. 

or for me.....it's just me getting older 🙂