2020 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp

[Opine]

50 minutes ago, ByTor said:

Brennan and Meredith, my 2 favorites, CUT!  Still trying to process this.  I don't even know these women, but I am BUMMED 😞 

We know you are, BYTOR!  A lot of us here thought of you first!  I know you have said you won't watch the show, but I hope you still hang with us.  You've been a great poster over the many years I have been here!

[TUOwl84]

4 minutes ago, loveaux said:

Kelli, Judy, and the Cryptkeeper can all go straight to hell in a hand basket with gasoline drawers on. I can understand Meredith and Lily but Brennan and Hannah? BRENNAN AND HANNAH? All to keep a dancer who falls out of her turns, lied about a medical condition AND lied about one of the most notable and sweetest vets, gained 10+ pounds in a few weeks, threw a goddamn temper tantrum because she didn’t make SG, and is notoriously a mean girl?? And y’all know I love me some Kat but to go on another team and fraternize when you got kicked off your previous team for the same bullshit, and KJC not kick her off?? Are you kidding me??

This organization, or actually, this SHIT SHOW, has become a joke. An utter joke. When you begin to care more about ratings and your own personal relationship with your dancers vs what actually makes a great team, it’s time for you to go. And it’s been time for the 3 blind mice to go. I’ve lost whatever little respect I had left for K&J at this point.

Hannah will flourish wherever she goes. She is talented, beautiful, sweet as sugar. This is just one door closing for her that will open a plethora of other doors that will offer her the opportunities of a lifetime.

Brennan, my sweet Brennan, she deserves more than this. BETTER than this. She worked so hard to be on this shit show of a team, only to be met with scraps from a director still trying to live out her glory days, a frog on a goddamn log, and an expired bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch. 
 

I wish all four ladies the best post-DCC. And as far as it goes, I will not be watching this season just like I didn’t watch last season. KJC and The Kalinas AND Miss Kat can all shove it.

 

Can I like this post 1 million times? lol 

[lemonbus230]

31 minutes ago, Itswhatisaid said:

Seems this team is cutting a lot of decent girls just to bring in new faces who are already giving the team name a bad wrap. Contracts are put in place for a reason. Fraternizing with players is just disgusting when there are girls who want to be a part of the organization for the right reasons.

I can 100% back up what this poster mentions about Sydney fraternizing. 

[go4luca]

This show has now become Making The Trainwreck. 

I don't think all the fault falls on K&J either.  CMT is involved too.

[DancingDina13]

If Brennan truly got cut for what they are saying I’m so done with this show . Never was a big fan of Hannah but I don’t know why on earth they would cut her because weight clearly wasn’t her issue and she was a powerhouse dancer . 

[ByTor]

5 minutes ago, Opine said:

We know you are, BYTOR!  A lot of us here thought of you first!  I know you have said you won't watch the show, but I hope you still hang with us.  You've been a great poster over the many years I have been here!

Thanks!!  And I totally plan to stick around here!! 💙

[EricaShadows]

I'm REALLY hoping that, with the NFL saying "no cheerleaders on the sidelines" plus all the other ish that's going on, CMT decides to do a 2-hour special (especially if this is the last season), then cuts and runs.  I wonder what Kelli and Charlotte are going to do when there's no more television show around to stroke their egos.

[ByTor]

5 minutes ago, DancingDina13 said:

If Brennan truly got cut for what they are saying I’m so done with this show . Never was a big fan of Hannah but I don’t know why on earth they would cut her because weight clearly wasn’t her issue and she was a powerhouse dancer . 

Yeah, to me it doesn't matter who I am/am not a fan of.  I can't believe they've cut veterans in favor of people they've been familiar with for a couple mere weeks.

[ElenaFR]

1 minute ago, ByTor said:

Yeah, to me it doesn't matter who I am/am not a fan of.  I can't believe they've cut veterans in favor of people they've been familiar with for a couple mere weeks.

Especially during unpredictable Covid time. As a director, I would want dependable folks that have proven themselves. 

Anywho, I hope these ladies realize their worth is well beyond being a poorly paid DCC. 

 

[LindaB]

Brennan posted on. Instagram.  It is a great response to no longer being a DCC.  She is a class act!

[Wahoodancer]

17 minutes ago, DancingDina13 said:

If Brennan truly got cut for what they are saying I’m so done with this show . Never was a big fan of Hannah but I don’t know why on earth they would cut her because weight clearly wasn’t her issue and she was a powerhouse dancer . 

What are they saying? She just posted on Instagram about the cut, but it’s too long to screenshot. 

[Cowboysfan16]

 😞 

[Deweymom]

1 hour ago, bunny said:

girl got slammed for her twitter posts

With regard to Rachel W...someone please enlighten me about her Twitter posts.  Just curious.

[Tinydancerxo28]

Brennan is so classy. It definitely doesn’t seem like the decision to leave was mutual🥺

[Muckypup61]

"It's not ideal. I don't agree." Well, just stab me in the heart! TPTB are useless!

[SamShmam]

20 minutes ago, EricaShadows said:

I'm REALLY hoping that, with the NFL saying "no cheerleaders on the sidelines" plus all the other ish that's going on, CMT decides to do a 2-hour special (especially if this is the last season), then cuts and runs.  I wonder what Kelli and Charlotte are going to do when there's no more television show around to stroke their egos.

Botox, wine, late-midlife crisis affairs.

[ByTor]

1 minute ago, SamShmam said:

Botox, wine

LOL I read this as "boxed wine" 🤣🤣

[Tulip86]

3 minutes ago, Deweymom said:

With regard to Rachel W...someone please enlighten me about her Twitter posts.  Just curious.

Without getting into politics, she was tweeting and retweeting some extremely conservative comments. Not everyone's cup of tea and some were definitely controversial to most.

[Muckypup61]

1 hour ago, Itswhatisaid said:

I just want to know who seabiscuit is lol I’m so lost 

Seabiscuit was a champion thoroughbred racehorse in the United States who became the top money winning racehorse up to the 1940s, as noted in films and books. He beat the 1937 Triple-Crown winner, War Admiral, by 4 lengths in a 2-horse special at Pimlico and was voted American Horse of the Year for 1938. -Wikipedia

[SamShmam]

Just now, ByTor said:

LOL I read this as "boxed wine" 🤣🤣

OMG get outta my head!! I looked at it after I posted and thought DANG it! I should have posted "BOXED wine" 

1 minute ago, Muckypup61 said:

Seabiscuit was a champion thoroughbred racehorse in the United States who became the top money winning racehorse up to the 1940s, as noted in films and books. He beat the 1937 Triple-Crown winner, War Admiral, by 4 lengths in a 2-horse special at Pimlico and was voted American Horse of the Year for 1938. -Wikipedia

I have no idea why, but this wikiped-esque reply is killing me. I think I'm delirious from the excitement today.

[Erinbridget]

3 hours ago, DutchDccFan2.0 said:

Not as unpopular like me wanting Rachel W as point

I’m with you on this one. I feel like she would be the perfect point.
 

I wanted Bridget to be point, and when I tell you I’ve never been so upset about another DCC retiring before. She was literally the perfect DCC. She was stunning, a beautiful dancer, and such a beautiful girl inside and out. 

[TUOwl84]

Lily's comment on Brennans post.

[Muckypup61]

3 minutes ago, SamShmam said:

OMG get outta my head!! I looked at it after I posted and thought DANG it! I should have posted "BOXED wine" 

I have no idea why, but this wikiped-esque reply is killing me. I think I'm delirious from the excitement today.

Seabiscuit wasn't the easiest Thoroughbred horse to get along with. History has it was that he was rather ill-tempered. He was also rather plain-looking: smaller than the average Thoroughbred, and a basic, brown color. Unlike the much taller, flashier, War Admiral, who was nearly black in color.

[heckkitty]

Piling on the love for all the vets who got cut. Brennan & Hannah are among my very favorites (maybe only Ashlee & Jalyn  left), and I like Lily and even Meredith (memory issues aside, a beautiful dancer in her own style). Hang in there if you’re seeing this, ladies. 

[TUOwl84]

Kat's comment on Brennan's post 🙄

[Pau84]

3 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

Lily's comment on Brennans post.

And Milan's comment on Brennans post.

 

[SamShmam]

Just now, Muckypup61 said:

Seabiscuit wasn't the easiest Thoroughbred horse to get along with. History has it was that he was rather ill-tempered. He was also rather plain-looking: smaller than the average Thoroughbred, and a basic as hell brown color. Unlike the much taller, flashier, War Admiral, who was nearly black in color.

So, VK's new name really is Seabiscuit then.

[Laurawithcats]

45 minutes ago, loveaux said:

Kelli, Judy, and the Cryptkeeper can all go straight to hell in a hand basket with gasoline drawers on. I can understand Meredith and Lily but Brennan and Hannah? BRENNAN AND HANNAH? All to keep a dancer who falls out of her turns, lied about a medical condition AND lied about one of the most notable and sweetest vets, gained 10+ pounds in a few weeks, threw a goddamn temper tantrum because she didn’t make SG, and is notoriously a mean girl?? And y’all know I love me some Kat but to go on another team and fraternize when you got kicked off your previous team for the same bullshit, and KJC not kick her off?? Are you kidding me??

This organization, or actually, this SHIT SHOW, has become a joke. An utter joke. When you begin to care more about ratings and your own personal relationship with your dancers vs what actually makes a great team, it’s time for you to go. And it’s been time for the 3 blind mice to go. I’ve lost whatever little respect I had left for K&J at this point.

Hannah will flourish wherever she goes. She is talented, beautiful, sweet as sugar. This is just one door closing for her that will open a plethora of other doors that will offer her the opportunities of a lifetime.

Brennan, my sweet Brennan, she deserves more than this. BETTER than this. She worked so hard to be on this shit show of a team, only to be met with scraps from a director still trying to live out her glory days, a frog on a goddamn log, and an expired bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch. 
 

I wish all four ladies the best post-DCC. And as far as it goes, I will not be watching this season just like I didn’t watch last season. KJC and The Kalinas AND Miss Kat can all shove it.

 

I Love LOVE All Of This!!!! ❤👏👏👏

[Lona]

WOW ... I just ... wow. I mean WTF is this.

Consider the following my Supreme Court dissent in the case of DCC vs. The Fandom:

When I posted last night saying how K&J should "keep their hands off" of Brennan and Hannah I was about 99.63% joking. You know why? Because even the idea of ENTERTAINING THE THOUGHT of cutting two of their most beautiful (both inside and out), mature and well-rounded representatives was LAUGHABLE. Now I can see that apparently TPTB have taken up comedy. Like their recent leadership, however, this routine has fallen far short.

I am sad, angry, scared and proud all at once.

I am sad that these two are leaving us so prematurely. Just from a dancing standpoint, Hannah was a fantastic asset to this team and organization. There was a reason why she was on show group, and I am astounded that K&J apparently forgot that. And you wanna talk about assets and "classy women" to hold up the DCC banner? Every time I think of the word "classy," Brennan comes to mind. This is a person who has gone through so much hard work and has busted her a** to get on this team and throughout that journey always came back with hard work, dedication and a patience that many could never equal.

I am angry that rather then rewarding these two for their loyalty and hard work, they seem to have been passed over for "ratings" or "sensationalized drama" for a TV show that, to be honest my fellow fans, I am losing interest in more with each passing minute I type this. I adore this forum and love discussing it with y'all, and will always admire these women for their talent and dedication, but good Lord this "show" can no longer claim to be about "cheerleaders" or "journeys." Hasn't been for a long time, but today I've seen just how far TPTB have strayed. Both Brennan and Hannah were, nah ARE, great cheerleaders and both had "journeys" that put certain members of this current squad to shame. You would think people in charge of a squad centered on "representatives" and "the best dancers/cheerleaders" would be thanking people like Hannah and Brennan for giving this organization so much and for representing it on and off the field with nothing less than elegance and class. But guess not,  and what do I know? I'm just a "fan on a couch," remember?

I am scared for the team, because I now fear - and I can't emphasize this strongly enough - this organization is losing some of their best women  for the sake of keeping some of their worst girls. Without dancing and maybe even the tv show, you know what the DCC's duties are going to be this year? Appearances wherever they can find them and maybe media interviews. I know two DCCs I would never have been hesitant to put in front of a camera or converse with members of the public. Sadly, due to incompetent and absurd leadership shown today these two are no longer with the organization. Great going, K&J. Anyone wanna take a crack at who I'm referring to?

And yet even with all of this I am proud of all the hard work these women have put in and I am so proud Bridget spoke up. What a boss! Even though I'm sure not all of the squad loves each other or are friends, Bridget is showing what a great friend, teammate and human she is by sticking up for all the cut vets.

To Hannah: When you spoke of depression and your demons, know that so many viewers heard, sympathized and related to you. Know that this forum heard, sympathized and related to you. Know that I heard, sympathized and related to you. I know how depression can be such a unclimbable wall sometimes and I so appreciated you bringing such a mature topic to the forefront. You do have a fan for life in me, regardless of what you decide to do in the future.

To Brennan: Never change. Your immense show of strength and determination inspired so many people, including myself. You keep working hard and may you have a fulfilling and long career in whatever field you enter. You sure as hell deserve it!

And to those asking us to wait for the season or for things to play out this season, I admire your optimism but I won't be waiting, because I won't be watching.

P.S.: So with three 2019 Rookies not returning and rumors of Kat's contract-breaking relationship rampant, can we all agree Gabby Goduco should have never been cut??!?! Please ... (#stillnotoverthis)

 

[Muckypup61]

1 minute ago, SamShmam said:

So, VK's new name really is Seabiscuit then.

Well, she sure ain't no Secretariat!

[SamShmam]

Just now, Muckypup61 said:

Well, she sure ain't no Secretariat!

Or Mister Ed for that matter.

[AmyJ]

I’m so lost what where the vets cut about? What happened? 

[LonghornLove]

18 minutes ago, Tinydancerxo28 said:

Brennan is so classy. It definitely doesn’t seem like the decision to leave was mutual🥺

Based on this caption, specifically her talking about her struggle with COVID and not agreeing with how she left, makes me think that they told her that she wasn’t fully recovered/her stamina wasn’t what it was before she got sick and so they cut her, even though she believes she is in the same shape as before. Thoughts? 

[LindaB]

Are cheerleaders even going to be allowed on the field at game time?  I thought I read somewhere that the NFL said no to cheerleaders on the sidelines

 

[SamShmam]

Just now, LindaB said:

Are cheerleaders even going to be allowed on the field at game time?  I thought I read somewhere that the NFL said no to cheerleaders on the sidelines

 

Nope. No mascots, no cheerleaders, no horses.

[chabelisaywow]

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Not as unpopular like me wanting Rachel W as point

Will she perform in blackface?

[TwopLurker]

Man, Brennan was such a coup for the organization, especially in a year where, let's face it, there will be little to no dancing.

The optics of cutting a teammate who actually caught Covid are mind boggling. It would have given the organization the perfect opportunity to say that the team has been personally affected by Covid and knows how harmful it can be, even to someone young and in shape. 

[dreamcatcher]

16 minutes ago, Erinbridget said:

I’m with you on this one. I feel like she would be the perfect point.
 

I wanted Bridget to be point, and when I tell you I’ve never been so upset about another DCC retiring before. She was literally the perfect DCC. She was stunning, a beautiful dancer, and such a beautiful girl inside and out. 

I love Bridget but it looks like she left because she wasn’t putting up with bullshit anymore honestly... I’m sure she knew she was a fan and Kelli favorite.

Brennan’s response was PERFECT. I’m glad she posted even though they’re asked to refrain from posting “spoilers”, I guess (and hope) this means she has seen our reaction and knows the secret is out. Poor thing got infected twice??? If Kelli is really that stupid to cut someone during a pandemic for having been infected... then I sure hope they show it on tv and get dragged for this. They knew she’d most likely not have a chance to dance anyway, so if they’re willing to keep Erica (the most recent example, not the only one) around just for a couple appearances, they sure as hell could’ve extended the same kindness to Brennan.

[TUOwl84]

7 minutes ago, LonghornLove said:

Based on this caption, specifically her talking about her struggle with COVID and not agreeing with how she left, makes me think that they told her that she wasn’t fully recovered/her stamina wasn’t what it was before she got sick and so they cut her, even though she believes she is in the same shape as before. Thoughts? 

Thats my thinking as well.

[MirabelMadrigal]

Brennan is a class act. She is too good for the DCC by miles. The organization has lost an incredible ambassador. Shame on TPTB and the entire Cowboys organization for making a decision to let Brennan go when she embodies everything the organization says it values. And double shame on the organization if Brennan was cut because she fought and won over the coronavirus. 

I also (whether fair or not) continue to be highly disappointed in the DCC vets who have not taken a stand. Maddie especially seems like such as champion of others, and her seeming radio silence is deafening. 

[Kamicakes]

Brennan cut 😭😭 Breaks my heart, such a classy lady. Kelli and Judy have gotten to old to do this job, they need to let it go, put in fresh young blood. Letter writing Charlotte Jones !

[Stephieg84]

I have no words...

[EricaShadows]

Well, we know Kelli (and to a degree Judy) has absolutely NO sympathy for girls who get sick and don't perform up to veteran status.  After all, she dragged Melissa Rycroft through the mud for having Mono, but Cassie got sympathy for needing an inhaler.  I guess Brennan wasn't a Kelli favorite because she'll do everything she can to keep those girls around no matter what happens to them.

[ElenaFR]

16 minutes ago, LonghornLove said:

Based on this caption, specifically her talking about her struggle with COVID and not agreeing with how she left, makes me think that they told her that she wasn’t fully recovered/her stamina wasn’t what it was before she got sick and so they cut her, even though she believes she is in the same shape as before. Thoughts? 

If she wasn't 100%, why not give her time to heal? The need for a game ready team doesn't seem that pressing with all the Covid restrictions. 

[Lurker9018]

3 hours ago, Lindsay Loo Hoo said:

To Brennan, Lily, and Hannah. You 3 are inspiring, and amazing women, truthfully, too good for the DCC. You imbodied maturity, poise and are an inspiration to many.

This. This. THIS! I couldn’t put my finger on what I was feeling until THIS. It’s like they looked at the current veterans and said, “Who here will actually do something with their lives bigger than DCC?” and then cut them. They cut the women.of.actual.substance! Of all the veterans, these are the girls you’ll meet twenty years from now and laugh when they tell you they used to be a DCC because - even though they’re stunning girl-next-door types - they don’t at all fit the stereotype of a “SAHM / trophy-wife / MLM pusher” who lives through their kids (and pretends they don’t know their husband cheats on them every chance he gets) because their best days are far, far behind them. Brennan, Lily, and Hannah - go out and take on the world! You are way too good for these old, has-been, BASIC BITCHES!

Also - “HEY!” - long time hate-lurking Missourian over here. Haven’t watched the show in years because I can’t stand to watch Kelli (the miserable human being she is...) slut-shame and tear-down beautiful young women who are too young to realize being a DCC should at-most be a hobby on their journey to a successful, fulfilling life and not the highlight of their lives!

[SmpIsimon]

1 minute ago, ElenaFR said:

If she wasn't 100%, why not give her time to heal? The need for a game ready team doesn't seem that pressing with all the Covid restrictions. 

Oh, that’s easy: it creates drama for their reality show. These girls are mere pawns. 

[Laurawithcats]

39 minutes ago, Tinydancerxo28 said:

Brennan is so classy. It definitely doesn’t seem like the decision to leave was mutual🥺

I love that Brennan stood up for herself by saying, "It's not ideal. I don't agree." That takes courage bc we usually get the standard, "God has other plans. They'll have a great season," posts. 

You Go Brennan! You're An Inspiration And Too Good For Them. Stay Healthy And Focus On You..

[misskelsinicole]

@Smplsimon Is training camp for sure over. Or could there be more cuts tonight? 

[TexasLonghorn94]

14 minutes ago, GeekToTheCore said:

I also (whether fair or not) continue to be highly disappointed in the DCC vets who have not taken a stand. Maddie especially seems like such as champion of others, and her seeming radio silence is deafening. 

This seems very unfair.

Many of them are commenting on Brennan's post with support. 

[jlc]

9 hours ago, GeekToTheCore said:

For Hannah, my fear is that she is a vet that didn't make DCC her entire universe, so maybe that made K & J mad. Crazy crazy decisions. 

Maybe Hannah was going to take anatomy and physiology and the class was starting today so she had to drop put of training camp. 🤷‍♀️