2020 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp

[5678Pixie]

It is long over due for Kelli to take more WOC and I hope these 5 girls don't always wondered if they made the team because of their skin color this year because of what is going on in the world.  There will be 3 girls that will wonder if they made they team because they were good enough to make it or because Brennan, Hannah and Lily were cut at the end.  

[Itswhatisaid]

3 minutes ago, 5678Pixie said:

It is long over due for Kelli to take more WOC and I hope these 5 girls don't always wondered if they made the team because of their skin color this year because of what is going on in the world.  There will be 3 girls that will wonder if they made they team because they were good enough to make it or because Brennan, Hannah and Lily were cut at the end.  

It’s no coincidence that they took more WOC during a season like this, just like it’s no coincidence the Atlanta Falcons took 2 males for the first time this year. It’s all to say “we did it. It’s been done”. Next year, if things go back to normal, so will their picks.

[SmpIsimon]

4 minutes ago, 5678Pixie said:

It is long over due for Kelli to take more WOC and I hope these 5 girls don't always wondered if they made the team because of their skin color this year because of what is going on in the world.  There will be 3 girls that will wonder if they made they team because they were good enough to make it or because Brennan, Hannah and Lily were cut at the end.  

Yes, I'm sure there was greater pressure to diversify the squad this year, which I do support.  But I get the feeling they cut these four vets for BS (and potentially illegal) reasons just so they could make that happen.  Why not cut VK who can't dance or Lisa who is toxic or Marissa who just doesn't have the look?  I guess, in this instance, nice girls finish last.

1 minute ago, Itswhatisaid said:

It’s no coincidence that they took more WOC during a season like this, just like it’s no coincidence the Atlanta Falcons took 2 males for the first time this year. It’s all to say “we did it. It’s been done”. Next year, if things go back to normal, so will their picks.

Yep, to take more WOC in a year when girls aren't allowed on the field reveals a lot about how the DCC thinks of diversity.  

[BulaKitty]

1 minute ago, SmpIsimon said:

Yes, I'm sure there was greater pressure to diversify the squad this year, which I do support.  But I get the feeling they cut these four vets for BS (and potentially illegal) reasons just so they could make that happen.  Why not cut VK who can't dance or Lisa who is toxic or Marissa who just doesn't have the look?  I guess, in this instance, nice girls finish last.

I did wonder if them choosing this year to have more WOC may have factored into them not cutting Kat even though she's breaking the rules.

[SmpIsimon]

Just now, BulaKitty said:

I did wonder if them choosing this year to have more WOC may have factored into them not cutting Kat even though she's breaking the rules.

Yes, and remember they chose her last year but then had her sit out several games.  That reeked of tokenism to me.

[TB12]

1 minute ago, BulaKitty said:

I did wonder if them choosing this year to have more WOC may have factored into them not cutting Kat even though she's breaking the rules.

That was my exact thought re: Kat though I wonder if they'll rethink that decision now with all the comments posted socially...

[BulaKitty]

7 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

Yes, and remember they chose her last year but then had her sit out several games.  That reeked of tokenism to me.

 

6 minutes ago, TB12 said:

That was my exact thought re: Kat though I wonder if they'll rethink that decision now with all the comments posted socially...

It only just occurred to me but potentially could be the same thing with Sydney as well.

Kind of surprised the topic hasn't been discussed yet, it came to mind about Kat when we heard about the vet cuts.

[Itswhatisaid]

4 minutes ago, BulaKitty said:

 

It only just occurred to me but potentially could be the same thing with Sydney as well.

Kind of surprised the topic hasn't been discussed yet, it came to mind about Kat when we heard about the vet cuts.

Sydney is absolutely a part of the token pool. She is by far the most unattractive of the WOC on the team. She was an easy pick only because she has been with a pro team already. If she hadn’t, I’m convinced there’s no way she’d ever be a DCC.

[Kitkatkitty]

43 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

Many insiders feel (and I agree) that they cut most of the pretty girls and kept the less attractive ones.  At least it'll help VK look more attractive by comparison.

Personal preference is so funny, I honestly think the only really pretty girls that got cut are Shannan and Tori. Darian, Elli, Dani, and Claire are gorgeous and were in my top spots from the start of camp. But I did think McKenzie was going to get cut for her look since she just looks older in my opinion. I am interested in seeing them in the uniform and in video as sometimes I think girls look better live then in photos. Miranda was always super pretty to me on camera but lost some of that in still images, so maybe some of the girls are like that.

Regardless, I do think the WOC earned their spots on the team. Elli is very talented and comes from a team that other DCCs have come from (Molly, Maggie). Jada has those insane kicks, Armani is powerful, (setting aside the fraternization claims) Sydney was a pro-bowl rep for another NFL team, and Darian has experience with both NFL and NBA teams. Were some of these girls chosen for their diversity? Maybe. But I doubt any of them are going to be Kellys dance struggle pick this year. 

[rl27rl]

10 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

I can’t believe they cut Tori. She’s a great dancer. And I’m sorry, but Marissa looks deformed to me with that huge nose and weird forehead. 

I was thinking the same thing about Sydney.  She is not that attractive.  At all. DCC/Kelli is REALLY lowering their standards on the "DCC Look".

[SmpIsimon]

2 minutes ago, Kitkatkitty said:

Regardless, I do think the WOC earned their spots on the team. Elli is very talented and comes from a team that other DCCs have come from (Molly, Maggie). Jada has those insane kicks, Armani is powerful, (setting aside the fraternization claims) Sydney was a pro-bowl rep for another NFL team, and Darian has experience with both NFL and NBA teams. Were some of these girls chosen for their diversity? Maybe. But I doubt any of them are going to be Kellys dance struggle pick this year. 

Good to know! I respect your opinion as I know very little of the new girls.

[Kitkatkitty]

 

4 minutes ago, rl27rl said:

I was thinking the same thing about Sydney.  She is not that attractive.  At all. DCC/Kelli is REALLY lowering their standards on the "DCC Look".

I seriously think its funny that no one was saying that Sydney was unattractive until this fraternization thing came about... and if you want to talk about what the DCC considers attractive enough for the team, I think Sydney is 10x prettier than Amy 

Also I'm not arguing that Sydney should be on the team, like Kat I think if she actually broke the stated rules she should be gone.

[TUOwl84]

 

I think Sydney is beautiful.  She has a really nice smile.  To each their own I guess.  

 

In my opinion, Alora-Rose is the least attractive of the rookies this year and I believe she doesn't look like a DCC.

[SmpIsimon]

1 minute ago, TUOwl84 said:

 

I think Sydney is beautiful.  She has a really nice smile.  To each their own I guess.  

 

In my opinion, Alora-Rose is the least attractive of the rookies this year and I believe she doesn't look like a DCC.

I agree.  I think Sydney is really pretty.

[TUOwl84]

I also believe that Sydney should be cut due to fraternization if it is true about her.  Just like Kat should have been cut too. 

[SmpIsimon]

4 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

I also believe that Sydney should be cut due to fraternization if it is true about her.  Just like Kat should have been cut too. 

Agreed. It's either a rule or it's not.  Given how public this has all gone, think of the message it sends to other DCC/potential DCC about fraternization if they do nothing about these reports.

Edited August 21, 2020 by SmpIsimon

[go4luca]

2 hours ago, KickBallFall said:

I didn’t think they changed up returning boot buddies. Was everyone changed or did Princess just request a new boot buddy?

Yeah, they usually switch them up each year.

[TB12]

6 minutes ago, Kitkatkitty said:

I seriously think its funny that no one was saying that Sydney was unattractive until this fraternization thing came about... and if you want to talk about what the DCC considers attractive enough for the team, I think Sydney is 10x prettier than Amy 

Also I'm not arguing that Sydney should be on the team, like Kat I think if she actually broke the stated rules she should be gone.

Sydney is 1000x prettier than Amy, don't even get me started on her. I still can't figure out how she even made the team let alone shared point, talking about a boring blender...

I also agree both Sydney and Kat should be gone. Rules are rules even if they're antiquated. Not slut shaming just annoyed that they are being allowed to carry on. Although as I was typing this I have to laugh because they are both mocking Kelli's rules & making a fool out of her so there's that. Also both are not showing grace perhaps they need the book...

[Kitkatkitty]

Just now, go4luca said:

Yeah, they usually switch them up each year.

I think its like sorority families, where it keeps adding on. There have been pictures of boot buddy families showing that I'm pretty sure. 

[go4luca]

Just now, Kitkatkitty said:

I think its like sorority families, where it keeps adding on. There have been pictures of boot buddy families showing that I'm pretty sure. 

I'm not here to argue.  All good!

[5678Pixie]

With Kelli being called every name in the book and vets even calling her out I can picture Shelly sitting in her house with her glass of wine going Hmmmmmm.  She is thinking Kelli is getting her karma for how she treated Dayton and how she let CMT edit her to look so bad. Dayton doesn't seem like the type of girl to be a puppet on Kelli's string and have no voice anyway so she should be thankful she was cut.

[Quoth]

Has anyone else noticed that DCC Bridget's twitter is also disabled? Do you think we might have another veteran cut? :( Vet of the Year and now this.

[TUOwl84]

Just now, Quoth said:

Has anyone else noticed that DCC Bridget's twitter is also disabled? Do you think we might have another veteran cut? 😞 Vet of the Year and now this.

She retired before TC began.

[mizzhyer]

9 hours ago, Holly85 said:

Tess didn’t comment on Either of them !!! Some leader she is she drank the dcc koolaide big time 

Tess has no backbone.  We won't see her post anything of substance.  Damn...I so want to see a HUGE vet walkout!  I want to see all of the 2-4 years...just say SCREW YOU and go.  Then they can have Maddie, Tess, Victoria and the new rookies as a team. 

[Quoth]

Ahhh, it's hard to keep up with so many posts going nuts

[KickBallFall]

7 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Yeah, they usually switch them up each year.

Thanks! I had been thinking of past years where vets were welcoming TCC’s to their “boot buddy family” and thought they just added on. I didn’t remember any really changing unless there was a cut. Which made me speculate that if they changed Brennan and Biscuit it was because they knew they were keeping chompers and cutting class. 

Edited August 21, 2020 by KickBallFall
I meant “chompers” and autocorrect wanted to use “choppers.” 🤦🏻‍♀️

[TUOwl84]

This is Alora-Rose, correct?

[mizzhyer]

11 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

I can’t believe they cut Tori. She’s a great dancer. And I’m sorry, but Marissa looks deformed to me with that huge nose and weird forehead. 

She will be the easy cut next year.

[Kitkatkitty]

1 minute ago, TUOwl84 said:

This is Alora-Rose, correct?

Yup! Before her instagram went private she also had a lot more DCC-questionable photos 

[TUOwl84]

Just now, Kitkatkitty said:

Yup! Before her instagram went private she also had a lot more DCC-questionable photos 

Like this one 😳

[SmpIsimon]

3 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

This is Alora-Rose, correct?

#FFS (that's someone who needs a LOT of attention -- gross)

[TUOwl84]

 

[BulaKitty]

6 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

This is Alora-Rose, correct?

I actually really like these! There's clearly a theme for this shoot, she looks great!

[Evamae]

Can someone explain to me what official role Tina K has with DCC?  Is she on the payroll or just bestie with Kelly?  What is Shelly B's tie to the organization???

[go4luca]

24 hours later I must say I'm a bit surprised they've allowed these posts to remain.  For now.

[SmpIsimon]

I'm sure folks in their (and CMT's) PR department got very little sleep last night. 

[BulaKitty]

5 minutes ago, Evamae said:

Can someone explain to me what official role Tina K has with DCC?  Is she on the payroll or just bestie with Kelly?  What is Shelly B's tie to the organization???

Tina - previous dcc, vk's mum, Kelly's bestie

Shelly - previous dcc, paid member of staff, Dayton's mum

Edited August 21, 2020 by BulaKitty
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[TUOwl84]

https://www.backstage.com/u/alora-rose-morgan/media/videos

 

Tell me this girl isn't on this team just to booster her resume and be famous!  She sees the DCC has a show and wants to have a "storyline."  No doubt Kelli and Judy fawned over her and wanted her on the show and on the team so that they could say a former rockette made the team  🙄

[SmpIsimon]

5 minutes ago, BulaKitty said:

Tina - previous dcc, vk's mum, Kelly's bestie

Shelly - previous dcc, paid member of staff, Dayton's mum

Yes, VK is the spawn of TK, and TK pumps VK for info that she can use to manipulate her best friend Kelli.  But for Kelli and TK's friendship, VK would have never made the squad. VK is to TK what Wormtail was to Voldermort.

Edited August 21, 2020 by SmpIsimon

[Jess14]

2 hours ago, vivianspoetry said:

I’m failing to understand why people are getting upset with the current cheerleaders in all of this. The focus should be on the people in charge right now. Going after cheerleaders for their lack of Instagram posts or refusing to leave the team is not only unfair, it’s taking the focus off where it belongs. 

Agree, 100%. For all we know, some of these girls raised the issue privately. Social media is not the end all, be all of the world. It’s also possible that some of them are worried that they too will be kicked off, and they’re scared. Many people have been in that position, and it’s not fun.  It’s also possible that some of them flat out don’t care, which is sad, but it is what it is. Regardless though, the blame belongs on the decisionmakers, not the other cheerleaders. 

2 hours ago, dreamcatcher said:

I agree that Kat shouldn’t be slut shamed and honestly, I haven’t seen anyone calling her a slut? If anything, people have been commenting stuff like get it girl because the alleged player is hot. The only negative thing i’ve seen is that he has a gf, which you know if true, both of them are huge assholes.

I think most posts here (that I’ve seen; the board is moving so fast lately) have been about the rules and DCCs’ enforcement of them, which has been a topic of the show in the past, so I don’t think there’s anything out of bounds discussing that. However, I do think the constant tagging of her name on social media, including on a post about the players is borderline. I can see how a bunch of Instagram and Twitter posts about a grown woman’s sex life, which seem to be posted for the purpose of embarrassing her and/or getting her kicked off the team could be cyber bullying to some people. Just my opinion though. 

[Evamae]

2 minutes ago, BulaKitty said:

Tina - previous dcc, vk's mum, Kelly's bestie

Shelly - previous dcc, paid member of staff, Dayton's mum

Thank you. I don't think Shelly was at training camp this year???  It looked like she was out of town on instagram.  Maybe she didn't want to attend due to CV-19?  Any insiders have scoop if Shelly was there?  Something tells me she would not stand for any of the nonsense that went on with the cuts.  

 

[Loves2Dance]

3 minutes ago, Evamae said:

Thank you. I don't think Shelly was at training camp this year???  It looked like she was out of town on instagram.  Maybe she didn't want to attend due to CV-19?  Any insiders have scoop if Shelly was there?  Something tells me she would not stand for any of the nonsense that went on with the cuts.  

 

She doesn't live locally anymore, so that could be a factor. 

Just to state for the record, if Kat is sleeping with a player I am not slut-shaming her. I am, however, questioning the DCC organization for not enforcing their own rules across the board. Whether I think the rule is archaic or it, it's their rules and they should apply to everyone equally. 

Also, Holly was one of the best DCC dancers they have ever had in their entire history. If this is the hill they wanted to die on, they should have ignored that transgression and not excuse the former Honeybee who has two left feet! 

Edited August 21, 2020 by Loves2Dance

[BulaKitty]

2 minutes ago, Evamae said:

Thank you. I don't think Shelly was at training camp this year???  It looked like she was out of town on instagram.  Maybe she didn't want to attend due to CV-19?  Any insiders have scoop if Shelly was there?  Something tells me she would not stand for any of the nonsense that went on with the cuts.  

 

I believe she moved to another state last year or early this year and is doing her role remotely.

[SmpIsimon]

If this shows air, I would bet you money that it will be presented as "Hooray, we just put together the most diverse squad in our history!" They'll make that the focus to try and detract from the fact that they cut Veterans who had the nerve to raise safety concerns during a global pandemic.  So Kelli gets a more diverse squad AND gets to eliminate girls who dared to question her all at the same time!

Edited August 21, 2020 by SmpIsimon

[go4luca]

2 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

If this shows air, I would bet you money that it will be presented as "Hooray, we just put together the most diverse squad in our history!" They'll make that the focus to try and detract from the fact that they cut Veterans who had the nerve to raise safety concerns during a global pandemic.  So Kelli gets a more diverse squad AND gets to eliminate girls who dared to question here all at the same time!

I for one hope that when the show does air, all this dirty laundry / COVID cuts / et al, gets brought up again.  So TPTB can't just brush this under the rug and spin it however they choose to edit their manufactured storyline.

Social media is a powerful tool.  Use it.

[ByTor]

It was mentioned a few pages back that Amy L did, in fact, comment on Brennan's IG post.  I have to say, what she posted was very nice:

[Loves2Dance]

4 minutes ago, go4luca said:

I for one hope that when the show does air, all this dirty laundry / COVID cuts / et al, gets brought up again.  So TPTB can't just brush this under the rug and spin it however they choose to edit their manufactured storyline.

Social media is a powerful tool.  Use it.

I'm sure it will. What else do we have to occupy our time with these days? 

[TUOwl84]

2 minutes ago, ByTor said:

It was mentioned a few pages back that Amy L did, in fact, comment on Brennan's IG post.  I have to say, what she posted was very nice:

I take it back, sorry Amy!   

[TXElle]

I’m feeling pretty disinterested in watching MTT anymore. Hannah’s comments about manufacturing/editing storylines and making decisions (including compromising safety) for viewing entertainment really rang true. I want to know the details of what happened with these cuts, but we absolutely can’t trust whatever they actually edit into the show.  If I want to watch a manufactured reality show where tv production and drama is what matters most, there are plenty of other shows to watch that do that better (and where the cast is paid and/or has signed up primarily to be on tv). If I want to watch the authentic process of a world class team, there are also shows that do that better, like Cheer on Netflix. 

[aimeelou625]

17 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

If this shows air, I would bet you money that it will be presented as "Hooray, we just put together the most diverse squad in our history!" They'll make that the focus to try and detract from the fact that they cut Veterans who had the nerve to raise safety concerns during a global pandemic.  So Kelli gets a more diverse squad AND gets to eliminate girls who dared to question here all at the same time!

Yes, but, now she is being called out for the elimination of the girls who questioned her authority AND she should be called out.

Don’t you wonder what Kelly and other DCC’s got away with back in the days before there was social media?

Edited August 21, 2020 by aimeelou625