2021 Audition Speculation

[CrazyInAlabama]

So 27 Vets, 22 TCC, so 49 TCC?     To get down to 36 will take 13 cuts.   I wonder if after seeing everyone, that TPTB decided to get some new TCC that will replace the Vets that will result in some quick cuts after filming starts?    I wouldn't put it past TPTB to do that. 

[LilyD]

I really hate those "can you see my arm pit" poses. They're awful when used as the official DCC-cameo picture but even worse to look at when prospective TCCs use them in their application. I have seen a few now. And TCC Amanda posed like this. 

It seems that only the DCC is still fond of this old-fashioned pose. I've worked with quite a few professional photographers and no one would ever recommend this!

[tmom]

3 hours ago, Kitkatkitty said:

She's for sure on my maybe's list the only thing is that Marissa isn't currently following her not that that means anything. I'd love her to be a TCC though.

Here is my unconfirmed guess list

• Lea Tunnell (leatunnell)
  • Followed by the majority of TCCs plus at least Marissa and following several TCC/DCC
• Darian Tisdale (itsdariandarling)
  • For sure auditioned, now following several DCC/TCC, followed by at least Marissa and Darian
  • She is less likely than the other two just based on TCC followers
• Ashley (ash_willl)
  • everything mentioned in the comment above
  • Cailey, Alora-Rose, Amber L, and Kya commented on her latest post

I know it's an unlikely rumor but Elli and Marissa both followed Kelsey super recently lol 

Here is an updated chart that includes Kelee, Presley, Kya, and Rebecca:

How do you know that Kya and Rebecca are in TC? Also, watching the videos on some of the TC IG, Cailey does not appear to be a strong dancer. Any thoughts?

[scorpio1031]

1 hour ago, CrazyInAlabama said:

To get down to 36 will take 13 cuts

Will they take only 36 though?  Or will they have alternates?  

[CrazyInAlabama]

Even if they have a couple of alternates, that's still 11 cuts, plus if any vets get cut, that's still more room for rookies.    I can easily see TPTB cutting a bunch of people the first couple of weeks, just for the drama. 

[Lynnbo]

Personally, I would rule out anyone not followed by Marissa.  Marissa is the type of person in my opinion who would reach out to all the TCC. But I could be wrong  

[Pau84]

3 hours ago, Lynnbo said:

Personally, I would rule out anyone not followed by Marissa.  Marissa is the type of person in my opinion who would reach out to all the TCC. But I could be wrong  

You are 100% right. Marissa is that type of person. And that's why I like her.

At first, based on the photo's, I was not overjoyed about Marissa, but after seeing her personality I can definitely say that she is like a puppy golden retriever. She was so excited to be present that first meeting in the hotel! She is also so excited to meet all the TCC's. She is excited!

• Lea Tunnel (leatunnell)
• Darian Tisdale (itsdariandarling)
• Ashley (ash_willl)

are probably the last TCC's (also mentioned by others as well).

Edited June 7, 2021 by Pau84
added

[Lynnbo]

9 hours ago, Pau84 said:

You are 100% right. Marissa is that type of person. And that's why I like her.

At first, based on the photo's, I was not overjoyed about Marissa, but after seeing her personality I can definitely say that she is like a puppy golden retriever. She was so excited to be present that first meeting in the hotel! She is also so excited to meet all the TCC's. She is excited!

• Lea Tunnel (leatunnell)
• Darian Tisdale (itsdariandarling)
• Ashley (ash_willl)

are probably the last TCC's (also mentioned by others as well).

Marissa will probably always one of my favorite DCC.  I’m relatively new to DCC.  Started watching old episodes after 2019 ‘s new DCC had been announced.  Marissa was the very first candidate I knew had applied in real time because I happened to see FB post her mom made.  I thought she had a lot of energy and sass and had a good chance of making it and I was right 😊 

I’ve also interacted a few times with her and she’s always been a sweetheart.  
 

I think puppy golden retriever is a perfect way to describe her btw. 💙

[klh25]

On 6/4/2021 at 9:00 PM, kalibean said:

I’m glad she let us know she was mature, brave and not at all selfish in her decision to take a break. I think she probably doesn’t realize how awkwardly worded that is and doesn’t realize it sounds like she’s patting herself on the back for being such a big girl. At least I hope so!  I think she’s a perfectly fine DCC in most respects but boy was that 😬😬😬😬😬 for me. 

Yeah, I find her statement to be slightly obnoxious.  Even though she is not my fav I do hope whatever is going on is nothing too serious.  

[Kate2006]

I really hope Victoria is ok. It must be incredibly humbling to her to admit to herself she can’t to everything 100% and sometimes you have to sacrifice things you love in order to be better on the inside. Good for her for doing this at her young age instead of denying there’s a problem and it getting worse. Whatever that may be. I wish nothing but the best for her. I can’t imagine being in the spotlight and knowing a lot of people don’t like you whether or not it is self inflicted. She’s young. Young people make mistakes. I’m glad I wasn’t on a reality show when I was 20. 

[LynneH]

On 6/4/2021 at 12:01 AM, EricaShadows said:

I expect that, even with 9 girls retiring, there will be more veterans cut, especially if Kelli has a girl crush on someone who won't make the team without cutting someone else.  Since Kelli won't want to cut other girls who might be on her favorites list, she'll cut someone on her sh*t-list.  Every year since Jalyn got cut from Show Group, I keep expecting Kelli to try to find a way/reason to cut her and the closest she came was when Jalyn was left off Show Group the next year.  Kelli was trying to either push her into a reaction or provoke one to cut jalyn and Jalyn wasn't having it.

I'm surprised Jalyn has stuck around as long as she has.  But more power to her 😊

Since the cheerleaders are only under yearly contracts; TPTB can pretty much get rid of a handful of veterans each year that they want based on the strength of the rookie class.  Obviously they don't tend to get rid of that many, but the opportunity is built into the program. 

[TheGenuineBeauty]

Why do I get this weird feeling that this season will be worse than last season based on how many girls got accepted into TC? I am literally preparing for the worst. I like Jalyn a lot but Kelli doesn't...for some reason. I am just hoping and praying that she doesn't get cut along with some of my other favorites (Amanda, Kelcey, Claire, McKenzie, Elli, etc...) I should make a list of people I would and wouldn't mind getting cut from the team, I'll do it tomorrow though.

[Lynnbo]

1 hour ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

Why do I get this weird feeling that this season will be worse than last season based on how many girls got accepted into TC? I am literally preparing for the worst. I like Jalyn a lot but Kelli doesn't...for some reason. I am just hoping and praying that she doesn't get cut along with some of my other favorites (Amanda, Kelcey, Claire, McKenzie, Elli, etc...) I should make a list of people I would and wouldn't mind getting cut from the team, I'll do it tomorrow though.

I agree.  I’d rather not see a bloodbath of cuts like there is going to be with this many tcc.  

[cherryblossom]

Is there any possibility that VK needs to be less visible such as domestic issue with BF or an overzealous fan who is now a stalker?

[Mardo2044]

Recent photos of VK would determine if it was an overweight issue where she would not make Showgroup and is taking a pause to save face.  I guess I am the only one that thinks this is likely something self-serving.  If I am wrong, of course I hope things improve for her whatever the issue is.

[Mardo2044]

On 6/1/2021 at 3:11 PM, Lindsay Loo Hoo said:

I am Team Madeline as well. I have always thought she was beautiful, her look gives me the vibes of the Abigail Klein times. Im here for it!

I just got the impression Kelli didn't like her.  Or even perhaps didn't like her mother.  I thought she was very mature and spoke very well and handled Kelli's combatant tactics quite well.  Kelli was singularly focused on taking VK in at the time at all costs and so she didn't have a chance.  If she worked on her power I think she would be a great addition to DCC.

[MelissaMinion]

1 hour ago, cherryblossom said:

Is there any possibility that VK needs to be less visible such as domestic issue with BF or an overzealous fan who is now a stalker?

Oh, I hope not.

[Lexusprincess]

Madeline S was not a favorite with the other judges. "Soft in her dancing" one of them said.   I do not believe that was all Kelli in fact I thought Kelli was how she made it to training camp.  Her group leader Amy believed Madeline S should have stayed another year in Oklahoma to mature in her dancing.   If your group leader is not supporting you, it is going to be a rough training camp.   I thought when Madeline S was cut her face slipped and you could tell she thought she had made it due to legacy status.   I believe she is pretty but I did not see her rock star dancing.  

[MelissaMinion]

Interesting. VK says she will be auditioning in 2022. So she's planning this to be a break, not an ending.  I hope she's okay.

[MssdDrms]

11 hours ago, Lynnbo said:

I agree.  I’d rather not see a bloodbath of cuts like there is going to be with this many tcc.  

I think they take people into training camp for the sole reason to cut them.  

[Tuxcat]

1 hour ago, MssdDrms said:

I think they take people into training camp for the sole reason to cut them.  

I think they take people they know will likely be cut. But I also think they do this in part because they are still stuck in the old model.

Remember in the good old days, training camp was designed to train. You had Jay training the physical fitness piece. You had Judy teaching them how to do leaps and turns. You had Kelli interviewing them with pop- quizzes and then of course manners training - lol.

Though a lot of girls had dance experience,  there were always several that didn't. Some of those were Kelli pets. Some were brought in just to cut. But some were actually trained to be a DCC through this experience.

Now, with online auditions especially, they are reaching a much wider talent pool. So they don't have to take in ANY girls who aren't already trained. Training camp really doesn't need to be as long as it is. So either Kelli is clinging to the idea of "training girls and molding a DCC" or the whole thing is now just for show (take girls in that are easy cuts).

[CrazyInAlabama]

4 hours ago, Tuxcat said:

So either Kelli is clinging to the idea of "training girls and molding a DCC" or the whole thing is now just for show (take girls in that are easy cuts).

My guess is that it's all for the show.    Before the show, very few extras went to training camp, once the show was filming, they started taking a lot more, for the cuts.   I think the first week or two of the training camp /filming will be a bunch of cuts.     I suspect that some vets will go too.     It's all to get the numbers up from viewers.  

I would not be surprised to see the first week or two of training camp used to humiliate, and cut the people that Kelli doesn't like, and has been nasty to for a couple of years.     

Edited June 8, 2021 by CrazyInAlabama

[TB12]

31 minutes ago, CrazyInAlabama said:

My guess is that it's all for the show.    Before the show, very few extras went to training camp, once the show was filming, they started taking a lot more, for the cuts.   I think the first week or two of the training camp /filming will be a bunch of cuts.     I suspect that some vets will go too.     It's all to get the numbers up from viewers.  

Agreed, I think this very high number of dancers for training camp is def for show. I would not be surprised if several vets were cut. They could cut the new vets from last year and I wouldn't even know who they were. Sadly, I think longer tenured vets are more on the block...

[Holly85]

Just bc they will be filming for the show there is no guarantee the show will be picked up for another season 

[Meleighsa]

4 hours ago, Lexusprincess said:

Madeline S was not a favorite with the other judges. "Soft in her dancing" one of them said.   I do not believe that was all Kelli in fact I thought Kelli was how she made it to training camp.  Her group leader Amy believed Madeline S should have stayed another year in Oklahoma to mature in her dancing.   If your group leader is not supporting you, it is going to be a rough training camp.   I thought when Madeline S was cut her face slipped and you could tell she thought she had made it due to legacy status.   I believe she is pretty but I did not see her rock star dancing.  

Didn't seem to hurt Lisa her rookie year, lol. If I remember correctly, it was noticed that none of the group leaders gave her a "top 36" sticker. 

[Holly85]

5 minutes ago, Meleighsa said:

Didn't seem to hurt Lisa her rookie year, lol. If I remember correctly, it was noticed that none of the group leaders gave her a "top 36" sticker. 

Sticker thing was all for show 

[Meleighsa]

1 minute ago, Holly85 said:

Sticker thing was all for show 

Certainly, like most of what MTT has become. 

[Norby]

6 hours ago, Mardo2044 said:

Recent photos of VK would determine if it was an overweight issue where she would not make Showgroup and is taking a pause to save face.  I guess I am the only one that thinks this is likely something self-serving.  If I am wrong, of course I hope things improve for her whatever the issue is.

I’m with you.  I can’t shake the memory of VK lying about the doctor’s appt Jinelle set up for her during her first training camp.  Though it’s been a few years, I’m not convinced she wouldn’t lie or spin a story now if it suited her.  Basically, I’m not gonna speculate as to why she left the team this year based on anything she says.  If our insiders want to spill the tea, I’m here for it, but otherwise I’m pretty “meh” about VK at this point.

[Tuxcat]

2 hours ago, Holly85 said:

Just bc they will be filming for the show there is no guarantee the show will be picked up for another season 

By when do they decide? And what metrics does CMT use to decide I wonder. Am sure they use past ratings et cetera but I wonder if they ever look at social media traffic and forum activity to gauge interest. Is it possible that the retirement announcements and mysterious VK "leave" announcement were timed and released to boost chatter?

[ByTor]

2 hours ago, Holly85 said:

Just bc they will be filming for the show there is no guarantee the show will be picked up for another season 

Yeah, I wonder what's going to happen, I haven't heard anything official about a new season.

Just now, Tuxcat said:

Is it possible that the retirement announcements and mysterious VK "leave" announcement were timed and released to boost chatter?

Anything is possible with this organization 🙂

[parrotfeathers]

2 hours ago, Tuxcat said:

Is it possible that the retirement announcements and mysterious VK "leave" announcement were timed and released to boost chatter?

A redneck saying--"does a wild bear poo-poo in the woods?"

[Survivor197]

10 hours ago, CrazyInAlabama said:

My guess is that it's all for the show.    Before the show, very few extras went to training camp, once the show was filming, they started taking a lot more, for the cuts.   I think the first week or two of the training camp /filming will be a bunch of cuts.     I suspect that some vets will go too.     It's all to get the numbers up from viewers.  

I would not be surprised to see the first week or two of training camp used to humiliate, and cut the people that Kelli doesn't like, and has been nasty to for a couple of years.     

I think they also bring in a much larger group of TCCs because they haven’t seen them in person... it gives them extra cushion incase several of the girls aren’t as good as they appear in their video submission.

[PepperM]

Lauren Brummett finally accepted my follow request! She just posted that she's moving to Dallas and wished Anna Kate (Sundvold, Caroline's sister) a happy birthday and said "can't wait to take on Texas with you." So either she's def going to TC, or... she's going to grad school at TCU? Idk, this sounds like pretty convincing proof to me. 

[Holly85]

14 minutes ago, PepperM said:

Lauren Brummett finally accepted my follow request! She just posted that she's moving to Dallas and wished Anna Kate (Sundvold, Caroline's sister) a happy birthday and said "can't wait to take on Texas with you." So either she's def going to TC, or... she's going to grad school at TCU? Idk, this sounds like pretty convincing proof to me. 

Is she following any of the ladies we know that are going 

[Pau84]

4 hours ago, PepperM said:

Lauren Brummett finally accepted my follow request! She just posted that she's moving to Dallas and wished Anna Kate (Sundvold, Caroline's sister) a happy birthday and said "can't wait to take on Texas with you." So either she's def going to TC, or... she's going to grad school at TCU? Idk, this sounds like pretty convincing proof to me. 

Lauren posted weeks before the TCC's were known that she was moving to Dallas. Also, The Marissa is not following her.

Marissa follows all the girls in TCC. And Reese Witherspoon.

[kalibean]

On 6/8/2021 at 8:16 AM, Lexusprincess said:

Madeline S was not a favorite with the other judges. "Soft in her dancing" one of them said.   I do not believe that was all Kelli in fact I thought Kelli was how she made it to training camp.  Her group leader Amy believed Madeline S should have stayed another year in Oklahoma to mature in her dancing.   If your group leader is not supporting you, it is going to be a rough training camp.   I thought when Madeline S was cut her face slipped and you could tell she thought she had made it due to legacy status.   I believe she is pretty but I did not see her rock star dancing.  

Same - she was like Erin for me.  So pretty, extremely talented, not strong in the DCC style.  Too fluid.  When they refer to floppy bacon or noodley, I've watched this show so long that I know what exactly what they mean.  Hoping she pulled an Erin and busted her tail doing hip hop and power pom and can make the team.

[Christineelgene]

2 hours ago, kalibean said:

Same - she was like Erin for me.  So pretty, extremely talented, not strong in the DCC style.  Too fluid.  When they refer to floppy bacon or noodley, I've watched this show so long that I know what exactly what they mean.  Hoping she pulled an Erin and busted her tail doing hip hop and power pom and can make the team.

I hope so too, as I like her.  The TCCs coming in are very strong, so she will have to be on their level to succeed, and maybe she is now.

[KickPretty]

On 6/8/2021 at 10:47 AM, Holly85 said:

Just bc they will be filming for the show there is no guarantee the show will be picked up for another season 

I think it’s a go if they’re already filming, at least this season.  CMT is not going to pay all the $$ to film a show they’re not going to show.  Plus, I think DCC is their most watched show 👍🏽👍🏽 

[Erinbridget]

Is tc in the bubble again or at the star?

Edited June 10, 2021 by Erinbridget

[Holly85]

5 minutes ago, Erinbridget said:

Is tc in the bubble again or at the star?

It’s in Arlington presuming it’s at the stadium 

[scorpio1031]

2 hours ago, Holly85 said:

It’s in Arlington presuming it’s at the stadium 

Take a drink every time Kelli refers to being back at the stadium or back at THE STAR this season

[allitator]

On 6/7/2021 at 5:46 PM, Kate2006 said:

I really hope Victoria is ok. It must be incredibly humbling to her to admit to herself she can’t to everything 100% and sometimes you have to sacrifice things you love in order to be better on the inside. Good for her for doing this at her young age instead of denying there’s a problem and it getting worse. Whatever that may be. I wish nothing but the best for her. I can’t imagine being in the spotlight and knowing a lot of people don’t like you whether or not it is self inflicted. She’s young. Young people make mistakes. I’m glad I wasn’t on a reality show when I was 20. 

I absolutely hope she’s okay, too, and I wish her the best, but there’s not a lot of humility in announcing to the world that you’ve made a “brave and unselfish decision”. There were dozens of humble ways to bow out gracefully, and she chose to go with a SUPER cringey and self-involved post. 
 

At the end of the day, the personal reasons behind the girls’ decisions are completely their own business.  All I can speak to is what they choose to broadcast to the world. And all this announcement showed me was a person who still thinks a spot has always been guaranteed to her, and that she’s some kind of a superhero for graciously allowing someone else a chance to take it for one season. 
 

She could quite easily have garnered my sympathy or shown all of this personal growth that she loves to brag about by addressing it differently, but she (or whoever crafted the post for her), chose not to. 
 

… and off my soapbox! To bring it back on topic, SUPER excited about Madeline S. I think she’s lovely, and I really hope she has improved on her power and can make it this year. 

[MeeMee2]

22 hours ago, Christineelgene said:

I hope so too, as I like her.  The TCCs coming in are very strong, so she will have to be on their level to succeed, and maybe she is now.

That's very true. We have alot of strong dancers coming in but Madeline S, Tori, and Ashlinn have the advantage of being in training camp before. And Madeline S actually went through the full rookie TC experience. Frankly, I'm skeptical of any new dancer coming in to the process. Only because of the MANY times we've seen really strong and technical dancers just crumble under the pressure of training camp, the share amount of choreo, dealing with sometimes harsh critiques, the kickline, fieldwork etc. 

If we get another season, my fingers are crossed that it will be semi normal. I actually miss the rookie makeovers and the veteran calendar shoot segments. 

Edited June 10, 2021 by MeeMee2
My bad English... XD

[Tuxcat]

2 hours ago, MeeMee2 said:

Madeline S, Tori, and Ashlinn have the advantage of being in training camp before.

Thats only an advantage if she worked on style and is more powerful. I appreciated that she was well spoken and "mature," but she seemed too stylized and careful in her dance  for pom. If Hannah gets cut for bad "pom technique," I sure don't want to see some blenders make it through just because they were in training camp before.

[PepperM]

On 6/9/2021 at 12:12 AM, Holly85 said:

Is she following any of the ladies we know that are going 

Yes, Tori, Bre, and Amanda H, plus current DCCs Caroline, Chandi, Daphne, Madeline, Erin, Gina, and McKenzie are all following her . But what @Pau84 said is fair - Marissa is not following her. 🤷🏻‍♀️
 

EDIT: I read this question backwards oops 😂 she is following Amanda H, KayDianna, Bre, Ashlinn, Madisyn, Tori, as well as basically all the current and lots of former DCCs and some former TCCs. 

Edited June 10, 2021 by PepperM
Misread question

[Holly85]

3 minutes ago, PepperM said:

Yes, Tori, Bre, and Amanda H, plus current DCCs Caroline, Chandi, Daphne, Madeline, Erin, Gina, and McKenzie. But what @Pau84 said is fair - Marissa is not following her. 🤷🏻‍♀️

She did come down in March and took a Jen class she  could of met them all then 

Edited June 10, 2021 by Holly85

[EricaShadows]

3 hours ago, Tuxcat said:

Thats only an advantage if she worked on style and is more powerful. I appreciated that she was well spoken and "mature," but she seemed too stylized and careful in her dance  for pom. If Hannah gets cut for bad "pom technique," I sure don't want to see some blenders make it through just because they were in training camp before.

My only worry with Madeline S. is that, if she makes the squad this year and Victoria comes back NEXT year (and the "only one Legacy at a time" rule, unofficial or not comes into play or is a factor in Kelli's decision) Kelli will find some reason to cut Madeline S. so that Victoria can return. 

I'm really hoping that the "Only one Legacy at a time" rule is false and they keep only the best dancers, but we've seen time after time that Kelli plays favorites and will often let an amazing dancer go because of some slight or fault that no one but Kelli sees or Kelli wants another girl on the squad instead.

Edited June 10, 2021 by EricaShadows

[Bellisima08]

On 1/27/2021 at 5:40 PM, Lexusprincess said:

Retirement list

Maddie. 5 years is enough.  Time to go and experience life outside the DCC bubble that has occupied her entire adult life including the year she prepared for her comeback.  If she's holding on for Pro Bowl, my bet is her co-point is going to get that one.  

Tess. a great 5 years, awesome kicks.  Time to move on.

Lexie. years on the Mavs and 4 years on DCC time to move on with her adult life.  She made show group and this year a leader so she's done well.  She's married and time to enjoy some nights with hubby instead of practice all the time.

Savannah- years with the jets and then DCC.  She is probably never going further than she's gone.  Great ambassador especially with the military but time to go forward.

Rachel A. Please do not go.  Personally I hope she stays another year and makes the team with her buddy Tori who I believed got robbed this year.  And they give Rachel A a leadership position which she deserved this year.  She would make a great person for appearances to speak.

Rachel W. Please stay.  Hope she makes point again and group leader.  As Melissa and Scott said, everyone loves her.  

Gina-she's already said she's coming back.

Briana- Time to move on.  Her body is clearly aging and slowing down and although she has style and class 3 years DCC and then her time with the Titans time to go.  I know she was injured in the dance off but that was not her best at all.  I truly think trying to hold on in your 30's is just that trying to hold on.  

Kristin.  read the handwriting on the wall move on.  Her posts now backpedaling after her blasting them for comments that I know I have heard worst was not a good look.  

Alanna.  I'm on the fence but her engagement may cause her to leave and I think she's achieved all she can.

Jalyn- I would say she's gotten as far with them as she is going to go and move on.

Alora Rose. please do not come back.  You are Kelli's project and next year will not be as easy.  Please speak to Morgan and Meredith

Kat- either grow up and lose the ditziness because that is not attractive in an adult woman and dance better or leave.

Personally I hope we see 10 or more retirements so we can see girls move up and new girls make their dreams come true.

 

Just compared this list with the list of those who retired on Making the Team's wikipedia page and your guesses were pretty much spot on. Of the nine who are retiring, you got six of them right.

[Bellisima08]

On 1/30/2021 at 5:29 PM, LilyD said:

Personally, I think that the arms over the head is the worst. Especially with those huge puffy sleeves. I must admit I quite like the cheeky over the shoulder look, though perhaps not the most suitable cameo/profile picture.

Right there with you. Even Kelli and Judy said a few seasons ago that they were a little over the arm over the head. I don't know, if it were me, I'd be practicing different poses in my mirror for months and looking for new inspiration.

[Bellisima08]

On 2/5/2021 at 2:15 PM, Lona said:

Loved her comment on how she wouldn’t consider herself a “legacy” until she actually made the team. So classy and mature! 

I liked that about her as well. Madeline S downplayed being the daughter of a former cheerleader whereas Victoria, Kelli and CMT mentioned Tina Kalina & VK being a legacy every chance they got. Madeline wanted it on her own merits which made her far more appealing then Victoria who was basically riding in on her mom's coattails.