2020 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp

[Agent Gully]

1 hour ago, SmpIsimon said:

I think Kelli thinks the mean girls lead to greater drama for the show. So she keeps them around 

I also think that Kelli being a mean girl herself, recognizes her "own kind". When I was a young gal, while not being a target myself, I was intimidated by mean girls. I stayed as far away from them as possible. I see Hannah and Brennan as the kind of gals who would never be part of that sort of clique. Therefore, when it comes to cutting someone to create drama, they were ladies Kelli thought would never fight back or create more stir than she thought she could handle. 

That is where, IMO, Kelli is stupid. All of we "quiet gals" get to a breaking point and then look out. Hannah and Brennan are intelligent and articulate and if mistreated or mishandled have a strength that Kelli did not take into account when using them as toys in her game. I truly believe she thought they would go quietly, simply grateful to have been "allowed" to be part of the DCC.

On a personal note, I am pleased to say that as I grew up, I found my voice and discovered how I could use that voice to speak up for those who were bullied or underestimated. Teaching was a great career for doing that. 

I know where ever Hannah and Brennan go (and most likely Lily and Meredith as well), they will show that they should not be underestimated and are indeed women of great strength of character.

 

[scorpio1031]

3 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

 the girls were all required to quarantine prior to entering the bubble.  However, MANY of them did not, and they were very careful to not post anything on social media that would tip Kelli off that they weren't following the rules

How many of the girls were in their home states up until TC started?  Vets and TCC's?

[Weeklydcc]

5 hours ago, kalibean said:

I’m trying to think through a comment upthread that this might be the most diverse squad ever...which might be true. What’s the year that the black DCC got together and did the clovers from Bring it On? That had Jacie, Robin, Jenna, Cerstyn, Khalyn...were jasmine or Mary involved in that too? Plus other ladies that are Asian, Hispanic, Native American, etc. Tho I think Veronica had retired by then. 
 

Considering the very diverse population of Dallas and that they’re “America’s team,” damn shame we even have to think about it. Sigh. 

I know they had 8 African American women on the 1992 squad and a couple of Hispanics too.  That was the most diverse DCC squad before now.

[DCCFan2021]

3 hours ago, UnicornKicksBack said:

BURNNNNN! 
The way I hear Lexie and her mom are huge kiss ups to Judy and Tink K, watch them rotate her and Maddie. 

I wouldn't be surprised, considering that she got triangle over Gina despite Gina being a MUCH better dance IMO. And they were in the same rookie class, so they can't even say it was seniority.

[TheGenuineBeauty]

5 hours ago, dccfangirl said:

I've swung back and forth a bit since the announcement was made. I was initially really sad but I've changed my mind a bit. I kinda feel for the management/show on the bubble - I know quite a few professions that planned for covid prevention really meticulously and then, inevitably, it fell apart as people are so bad at social distancing and it's impossible to mitigate for every circumstance. I feel like they did work really hard and clearly spent a whack of money to try and make the bubble work and it must have been so frustrating and disappointing that it didn't hold up. 

Ultimately whilst I find Kelli very narcissistic (esp as the host of TBAMFT) I really respect her as the director, she is really really good at what she does. She's a crappy host because she just wants to talk about herself and she would be happier if someone was asking her questions. 

Sure, there has been some nepotism ... that's life. It sucks but it's the way it is - I feel VK had a strong-ish second season, she lost a lot of weight and her dancing was generally pretty good. She's obnoxious and spoilt but she doesn't ruin the whole team. She definitely needs to have a makeup consultation and be introduced to a color other than PINK. I swear her whole face is painted with the same shade of pink. I don't think VK being on the team means that Kelli is totally bad at her job. 

These veteran cuts are a shame but Lily and Meredith were weaker and the others may have been cut at finals had there been a normal audition process. I find Hannah confusing in all honesty and it does seem like she was cut for objecting to the covid precautions -she's correct to do that but it must have been a stressful situation for management to deal with and the culture is so "yes ma'am" I can't see it going down well. 

I guess my only fear is that some of the commenting on social media about Kat and Victoria is leaning into cyber bullying... they didn't fire those four veterans but some of the comments direct anger at them and it must be pretty disheartening.

I'm personally happy about the diversity on the squad - I hope they have more diverse choreographers and guest talent in the future too. It's good progress that they have a hair specialist as some of the hair consultations for the black girls was pretty embarrassing in the past! 

 

Totally agree with this. Especially about VK. Yes she has her own issues (the favoritism, her makeup and hair that makes her look like she's 20 years older, her immature attitude, and the fact that her cameo photo was badly edited, but that's not her problem) but she's good enough to be on the team. Not Showgroup great, at least not yet, but good enough to be at the middle tier of the squad. 

But seriously though, what the f what Kelli thinking when she approved this photo? 

[BulaKitty]

54 minutes ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

Totally agree with this. Especially about VK. Yes she has her own issues (the favoritism, her makeup and hair that makes her look like she's 20 years older, her immature attitude, and the fact that her cameo photo was badly edited, but that's not her problem) but she's good enough to be on the team. Not Showgroup great, at least not yet, but good enough to be at the middle tier of the squad. 

But seriously though, what the f what Kelli thinking when she approved this photo? 

Okay i'm confused.... what exactly is so bad about this photo? Like I honestly don't get it.

[TheGenuineBeauty]

1 hour ago, BulaKitty said:

Okay i'm confused.... what exactly is so bad about this photo? Like I honestly don't get it.

You can see the tape where the girls are supposed to stand for the photo. You can also see how the actual background used in the set ends and how they tried to add some white color so that it blends in the background, but they failed miserably. It's just a bad editing job. And this photo is used on the DCC website. It's just not professional. I mean let's compare it to Amanda's cameo photo. It looks polished, no tape on the floor and the background blends in. It also looks brighter. BTW this photo also comes from the DCC website. I hope you understand what I am trying to say. VK's cameo photo looks unfinished. 

Edited August 23, 2020 by TheGenuineBeauty

[BulaKitty]

24 minutes ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

You can see the tape where the girls are supposed to stand for the photo. You can also see how the actual background used in the set ends and how they tried to add some white color so that it blends in the background, but they failed miserably. It's just a bad editing job. And this photo is used on the DCC website. It's just not professional. I mean let's compare it to Amanda's cameo photo. It looks polished, no tape on the floor and the background blends in. I hope you understand what I am trying to say. It's not VK in general, it;s the photo.

Omg that makes so much sense 🤦‍♀️ tbh so many people talk about people's appearances (particularly VK) on here that I wasn't even looking at the background. I completely agree that is a seriously unprofessional cameo. Guess it's a good thing they'll be switching them up in the near future.

Edited August 23, 2020 by BulaKitty

[Sara 1]

Speaking of cameos from this year, does anyone else notice problems with the lighting used between the photos?

 

This is Amber's cameo - it makes the uniform look bright.

 

Now you have someone's like Kristin's cameo - it makes the uniform look darker.

Am I the only one seeing this? It looks unorganised and unusual to have such different lighting for some of the cameos.

[BulaKitty]

4 minutes ago, Sara 1 said:

Speaking of cameos from this year, does anyone else notice problems with the lighting used between the photos?

 

This is Amber's cameo - it makes the uniform look bright.

 

Now you have someone's like Kristin's cameo - it makes the uniform look darker.

Am I the only one seeing this? It looks unorganised and unusual to have such different lighting for some of the cameos.

I can see it too. It could be the lighting but also potentially just post production with the brightness and bringing out either warm vs cool tones

[Sara 1]

3 minutes ago, BulaKitty said:

I can see it too. It could be the lighting but also potentially just post production with the brightness and bringing out either warm vs cool tones

That does make sense. Thanks for the clarification!

[BulaKitty]

1 hour ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

You can see the tape where the girls are supposed to stand for the photo. You can also see how the actual background used in the set ends and how they tried to add some white color so that it blends in the background, but they failed miserably. It's just a bad editing job. And this photo is used on the DCC website. It's just not professional. I mean let's compare it to Amanda's cameo photo. It looks polished, no tape on the floor and the background blends in. It also looks brighter. BTW this photo also comes from the DCC website. I hope you understand what I am trying to say. VK's cameo photo looks unfinished. 

I don't know how to put the pictures in here. But I just noticed Caroline, Amber, Briana, Maddie, Erin, Heather, Lexie and Rachel W pictures also have the mark tape... somone's not getting hired to edit again.

Edited August 23, 2020 by BulaKitty

[jlc]

11 hours ago, kalibean said:

Tho Jacie has obviously moved on to greater achievements (tm Kelli) and is an all around badass. And more gracious than she needs to be IMO. 

But Jacie keeps coming back to the team, along with Jenn A. to teach, advise, whatever. So, she couldn't be too upset about her treatment. We never see Mary with the team except at weddings and what not. So....

[GonnahearmeRoar]

On 8/20/2020 at 4:55 PM, 5678Pixie said:

I think Julia from TC last year should get right on it, she worked for the local station here.  

Oh my, I am catching up on posts and must say I laughed so hard tears came down my face! Thank you I needed that laugh in all of this craziness ❤️😂

[dccfannumber1]

On 8/22/2020 at 5:24 AM, Pau84 said:

Tess is Cajun!

 

As the horrible person I am, I was hoping desperately for a TC, disregarding the fact that it could jeopardize the health of all participants, and I was very happy when it took place. Eventhough horrible things happened during TC and Kelli showed herself once again to be a East Texas despot, I am again being a horrible person because I am actually excited to have a new team!

Brennan cut and I am excited for the new team and I can't wait to see them! Hannah tossed aside like a her efforts do not mean anything, and I am so fired up to see Alora Rose and Amanda dance together. Kat proven to be a rule breaker (I read homewrecker even, disregarding the players role in his own home wrecking), and I still want to see what she is up to! I am angry that Jalyn didn't get to dance on the SG but I want to see her again so I need to watch the show again. My good person has been taken hostage by my need to see the girls again.

I feel bad that looking at the names of the new DCC 2020-2021 feels so good. There are some great new girls on there and I must give it to Kelli: the team is definitely more glamorous! The beauty bar has been raised (not counting Daphne, who's looks are as exciting as her blog during TC) and I am all for it! Thinking about it, Amy's retirement automatically raised the beauty bar so the beauty bar is even higher!

Jada is going to be great. Her kicks are a dream. I am already #TeamJada

1. Alanna
2. Alora Rose
3. Amanda
4. Amber
5. Armani
6. Ashlee
7. Briana
8. Caroline
9. Chandi
10. Cici
11. Claire
12. Dani
13. Daphne
14. Darian
15. Elli
16. Erin
17. Gina
18. Jada
19. Jalyn
20. Jessica
21. Kat
22. Kelcey
23. Kristin
24. Lexie
25. Lisa
26. Maddie
27. Madeline
28. Marissa
29. McKenzie
30. Rachel A
31. Rachel W
32. Savvy
33. Sydney
34. Taylor
35. Tess
36. Victoria

It is a horrible world out there, and I am part of it.

Who was chosen to be point? Any idea? 

[Pau84]

12 minutes ago, dccfannumber1 said:

Who was chosen to be point? Any idea? 

The consensus around these parts is that there is no point to have a point and that’s why TPTB have not communicated who is the point at this point 😁. It is not needed this season, since the girls will not be on the field but on those weird platforms.

I do think that on the show we will get to hear who is point though.

[GonnahearmeRoar]

An organization is only as strong as its individuals.  Guidelines/rules that are set in place to protect the organization must be followed to ensure the integrity and image of the organization and therefore its individuals. Several instances of compromised integrity from within that organization have come to light. Although the DCC have social media class and lectured in holding the organization in the best possible manner, individuals have broken this commitment to the organization. Rumors are spread outward from within. E.g., telling your friend negative information about your organization and having them spread it on social media is just as damaging. 

Having said that, I am happy Hannah gave us some insight of her being cut after she was released from the organization. I am not referring to her at all. But, she took a stance and now she will move on and deal with the consequences. Sometimes life isn’t fair. 

It is the information being leaked that doesn’t need to be. Inquiring minds always want to know and we benefit from these breaches. In the vein of younger competition coming in and replacing an older DCC, it could be argued that the Brennan cut may be a little ageist - oldest DCC, more mature DCC - but you see her take the high road and be grateful. She is without a doubt the most classy woman I’ve seen on MTT. 

Edited August 23, 2020 by GonnahearmeRoar

[Jess14]

15 hours ago, kalibean said:

I’m trying to think through a comment upthread that this might be the most diverse squad ever...which might be true. What’s the year that the black DCC got together and did the clovers from Bring it On? That had Jacie, Robin, Jenna, Cerstyn, Khalyn...were jasmine or Mary involved in that too? Plus other ladies that are Asian, Hispanic, Native American, etc. Tho I think Veronica had retired by then. 
 

Considering the very diverse population of Dallas and that they’re “America’s team,” damn shame we even have to think about it. Sigh. 

I was thinking of the 2013 squad as the most diverse squad of the MTT era until now (and I'm still a bit confused about who is on the new team). That team had Mia, Jackie, Veronica, Jacie, Jenna, Jasmine, Carissa, Jessica, Jessica and Kim. 

I will say that Kelli and Judy have never had issues with featuring the WOC; the main issue has been making the team in the first place, especially in more recent years. Nicole, Ally, Mia, Jackie, Jacie, Jenna, Cersten, and Jessica were all either group leaders and/or had prominent spots in the formation.

[kalibean]

9 hours ago, DCCFan2021 said:

I wouldn't be surprised, considering that she got triangle over Gina despite Gina being a MUCH better dance IMO. And they were in the same rookie class, so they can't even say it was seniority.

I think two things hurt Gina here - she’s gotten very, very lean and can photograph a bit stringy. Maddie, Kashara and Jenn all had a fuller figure. To the point of flirting with weight warnings, but still. Second is that Lexie comes across as more approachable. She’s a Barbie blonde, but has been in front of the public for years now with the DCC and Mavs and balances it well. She very well might be a mean girl behind the scenes, but it doesn’t show on camera or appearances from what I’ve heard. 
 

Gina had to come from behind on this aspect and work through her reputation the first year. She figured out the culture fast enough, but it still hits. Plus she’s recovering from an injury. And while I think Gina is perfectly attractive, Lexie has more mass appeal in that particular role. I also wish Gina would stop Facetuning the mess out of every single picture to where she doesn’t look like herself. 
 

So for me, Gina for triangle for sure.  She’s an amazing, well rounded dancer.  But I won’t be surprised if Lexie has point with Maddie. I would have preferred that to Amy as well. Bless her heart. 
 

And for what it’s worth...there’s no way they haven’t practiced Thunder and chosen points. The field decisions came late, they’ll still probably have some show group appearances, it’s always possible to have some special taped whatever at The Star, etc. Plus we’ve seen them practice kick line. That’s only done with Thunder. 

[TB12]

14 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

Marissa may not be pretty, but she's smart -- she knew the two girls she needed to suck up to if she wanted to make the team.

Same exact thought on Marissa kissing up to those two... Something about her rubs me the wrong way & this solidifies it for me... 

[Blue hues]

13 hours ago, Holly85 said:

Lisa will be gone next year she commented on Hannah’s post !! 

Where did you see that?  I looked on Hannah’s post.  Is Kat part of this clique of girls?

[Holly85]

6 minutes ago, Blue hues said:

Where did you see that?  I looked on Hannah’s post.  Is Kat part of this clique of girls?

 

[ByTor]

36 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

 

Where does Lisa's comment say she'll be gone in a year?

[TUOwl84]

 

[SmpIsimon]

3 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

 

Ugh, her face bothers me.  That wide forehead and huge nose just don't work.  Really surprised she made it.  

[Holly85]

6 minutes ago, ByTor said:

Where does Lisa's comment say she'll be gone in a year?

No I said that bc she commented she will be kicked off next season for commenting !! 

[EvergreenLove]

I only make it through the first minute of Marissa's video before I had to turn it off.  My poor neurons were becoming fried.

Edited August 23, 2020 by 123DCCWoooo
Added info

[TUOwl84]

 

[SmpIsimon]

7 minutes ago, 123DCCWoooo said:

I only make it through the first minute of Marissa's video before I had to turn it off.  My poor neurons were becoming fried.

You didn't miss anything, the only thing it communicates is "I need lots and lots of attention" and "I apparently have not yet figured out that my boyfriend is gay."  Just my take.

3 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

 

Edited August 23, 2020 by SmpIsimon

[TUOwl84]

3 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

You didn't miss anything, the only thing it communicates is "I need lots and lots of attention" and "I apparently have not yet figured out that my boyfriend is gay."  Just my take.

Yes, I couldn't watch the whole thing myself.  I was cringing lol  I just felt like they are both so immature.  They made that video a month ago apparently.  Right before TC!

Edited August 23, 2020 by TUOwl84

[Jennv]

Just now, TUOwl84 said:

Yes, I couldn't watch the whole thing myself.  I was cringing lol

Ugh, she is cringy. Honestly, I find attention whoreish behavior to be very unattractive

[SmpIsimon]

1 minute ago, Jennv said:

Ugh, she is cringy. Honestly, I find attention whoreish behavior to be very unattractive

Yes, and I'm also cringing at the amount of powder she applies to contour that nose of hers.  She needs to find her a drag queen to give her some tips.

[TB12]

26 minutes ago, 123DCCWoooo said:

I only make it through the first minute of Marissa's video before I had to turn it off.  My poor neurons were becoming fried.

Same, I thought this was meant to be a joke but something tells me they think they're going to be a You Tube sensation which is sad & if I may be so petty, she's not very bright... 

Also, her video, "My Favorite Pictures of Me" ummmmm, k....

Edited August 23, 2020 by TB12

[go4luca]

The more I see of Marissa, the more I cannot stand her.  I've never been a pageant girl fan and she perfectly epitomizes why.  At least Rachel W. comes across humble and not self serving. 

I truly feel for the girls on the squad.  Marissa's posts come across completely fake and if she's already raised "character concerns", one can only assume "mean girl attitude" is right behind. 

I get no sweetheart vibe from this one.  I never will.

 

 

Edited August 23, 2020 by go4luca

[SmpIsimon]

She annoyed a lot of girls at training camp by constantly bragging about her pageant wins and by being a huge suck-up to VK and Lisa. 
 

But given the social media campaign her patents undertook to get her on the team, I can’t help but feel a little sorry for her. They clearly aren’t very good parents and have likely fostered this entitled attitude. 

Edited August 23, 2020 by SmpIsimon

[TUOwl84]

2 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

She annoyed a lot of girls at training camp by constantly bragging about her pageant wins and by being a huge suck-up to VK and Lisa. 
 

But given the social media campaign her patents undertook to get her on the team, I can’t help but feel a little sorry for her. They clearly aren’t very good parents and have likely fostered this entitled attitude. 

Yes, I am blaming her parents.  These videos are from her mother's YT account:

 

 

[go4luca]

5 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

But given the social media campaign her patents undertook to get her on the team, I can’t help but feel a little sorry for her. They clearly aren’t very good parents and have likely fostered this entitled attitude. 

Marissa is an adult now.  She can work on change.  If she wants to.

[5678Pixie]

1 hour ago, TUOwl84 said:

 

Marissa  looks like Gina in this video.

Edited August 23, 2020 by 5678Pixie

[Pau84]

1 hour ago, SmpIsimon said:

She annoyed a lot of girls at training camp by constantly bragging about her pageant wins and by being a huge suck-up to VK and Lisa.

Constantly bragging about her pageant wins?!? Bragging about her wins?!?

Constantly?!? If I was her, and I was in a room with Savannah, Amanda, Jada, Jessica, Tess, Kristin to name a few, I would have mentioned it once and I would have shut up about it. If I had seen Kat and Miss Wyatt I would not have said a word about my pageant wins.

Sorry, this must sound harsh, but imagine the competition if Marissa wins the pageant!

Where was Neal McCoy when we needed him?

Edited August 23, 2020 by Pau84
typo

[pinkandsparkly13]

This came up after that video ended. Lol

[ByTor]

8 hours ago, Sara 1 said:

Now you have someone's like Kristin's cameo - it makes the uniform look darker.

One of the worst poses ever. The hands behind her head look like that thing people do when they try to take a "sitting at your desk" nap & she has "gotta pee" legs 😂

[Lona]

1 hour ago, Pau84 said:

If I had seen Kat and Miss Wyatt I would not have said a word about my pageant wins.

Thank you!!! Rachel W. was the runner-up to freaking Miss America for heck’s sake lol. 

[TheGenuineBeauty]

1 hour ago, 5678Pixie said:

Marissa  looks like Gina in this video.

Personally I think she looks like Gina and Katy Fink's love child (or is that just me?)

[TheGenuineBeauty]

9 hours ago, BulaKitty said:

I don't know how to put the pictures in here. But I just noticed Caroline, Amber, Briana, Maddie, Erin, Heather, Lexie and Rachel W pictures also have the mark tape... somone's not getting hired to edit again.

Yeah, the inconsistency on the cameo photos is frustrating. I think they need to hire a new photographer, a new editor, and someone to tell Kelli how to actually choose the best photo for each girl, cause Kelli sometimes has a tendency of not choosing the best photo for each girl (cough cough Hannah's cameo photo from last year) 

[EvergreenLove]

4 minutes ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

Yeah, the inconsistency on the cameo photos is frustrating. I think they need to hire a new photographer, a new editor, and someone to tell Kelli how to actually choose the best photo for each girl, cause Kelli sometimes has a tendency of not choosing the best photo for each girl (cough cough Hannah's cameo photo from last year) 

I vote for hiring everyone new, including K&J's positions.  I understand that having experienced leadership can be an asset, but sometimes that experience can keep the team from moving forward and results in some very questionable decisions. Also, it makes them look desperate when they try to pick more WOC for the team when their past decisions are so visible.  #burnitdown

[MsTBGal]

17 hours ago, Mabinogia said:

I wouldn't want to work for an organization that put their profit above my health, not for the piddly little amount of money the DCC make. Do they get paid for being on the show? I know their actual cheer pay is crap, but I never thought about if they get paid for being part of the tv show. 

To get off of the health subject for a minute...the money issue is something I have NEVER understood.  The Cowboys organization pays hundreds of thousand dollars up to many millions of dollars to players, coaches, and other personnel, yet fight in court to pay the cheerleaders MINIMUM HOURLY wages.  Having watched the show from the beginning, I honestly was amazed at the strict criteria the ladies had to meet to be a DCC.  I learned not only are they judged for their dancing, but also for body type, how pretty they are, for great hair, how well spoken they are at events, how well they can speak on camera or radio, how they walk on a fashion runway (just kidding), how fast they can run a mile plus the number of sit-ups they can do (kidding again), how they hold a fork, spoon, and knife while eating French onion soup (more kidding) and how well they would be as an ambassador in general for the Cowboys organization.  It is well known that the DCC is the standard by which all of the other football organizations emulate.  Amazing.  If all of this is required (and it is) then why do the Cowboys penny-pinch the pay of the cheerleaders??  Why did it take a great cheerleader, Erica Wilkins, to take them to court for a few extra bucks??  Just never understood this, and still don't.

 

[vlc]

3 hours ago, TUOwl84 said:

Yes, I am blaming her parents.  These videos are from her mother's YT account:

 

 

To quote VK “no words”  🤦‍♀️

[Erinbridget]

33 minutes ago, 123DCCWoooo said:

I vote for hiring everyone new, including K&J's positions.  I understand that having experienced leadership can be an asset, but sometimes that experience can keep the team from moving forward and results in some very questionable decisions. Also, it makes them look desperate when they try to pick more WOC for the team when their past decisions are so visible.  #burnitdown

I know this prob wouldn’t happen, but I wouldn’t mind Kashara taking over for Kelli as director and Jennifer Colvin taking over for Judy as choreographer.

[5678Pixie]

15 minutes ago, Erinbridget said:

I know this prob wouldn’t happen, but I wouldn’t mind Kashara taking over for Kelli as director and Jennifer Colvin taking over for Judy as choreographer.

Better yet would be to have Shelly take over Judy as choreographer.  That would be the best revenge ever for how Kelli and Judy treated Dayton and disregarded their friendship with Shelly.  

[ElectricBoogaloo]

4 hours ago, TUOwl84 said:

 

For a pageant girl, she isn't very good at speaking. I always assume that girls who make it to the national level of pageants have expensive coaches who teach them important things like how to speak clearly with good pitch and modulation rather than mumbling a bunch of words together quickly, saying, "UM," making "tsk" noises, and starting sentences with "but."

The main thing I learned from this is that she "treasures" a whole lot of stuff and that she isn't very good at humble bragging. "What's really cool is that I'm featured a lot in this program which is kind of crazy to me because, um, I just feel very humbled by it."