2021 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp

[HitItHarder..BAM]

4 hours ago, HitItHarder..BAM said:

I think it would be cool if instead of a swimsuit calendar they did an old-west themed photoshoot around different landscapes in Texas in their uniforms. I think it would be a cool way to highlight their Texas pride while minimizing travel risks

Ok quoting myself because I saw this pic a while ago, and I just think a calendar full of shots like this would be so much more interesting than a swimsuit calendar. (Link for the pic below)

[Holly85]

7 minutes ago, HitItHarder..BAM said:

Ok quoting myself because I saw this pic a while ago, and I just think a calendar full of shots like this would be so much more interesting than a swimsuit calendar. (Link for the pic below)

Yes yes loved this shot 

[Fwcowboysfan]

41 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Yes yes loved this shot 

Is this in Dallas? Looks like a FW/Dallas combo pic? 

[Holly85]

Just now, Fwcowboysfan said:

Is this in Dallas? Looks like a FW/Dallas combo pic? 

It was done I think in Dallas 

[Stee]

I think Kat is a shoo-in to make the team again this year, along with Ashlee, Rachel, Taylor, Dani, etc. I don’t think Kelli would put a girl on the cover of a calendar if she was ‘on the bubble’. Of course anything could happen (Holly, Erica come to mind) but those would be out of the ordinary circumstances. As it stands, I bet Kat makes the team. Which I love cuz I am TeamKat 150%. 
 

Edited to add - shame about Amanda. She was obviously a fave (with Kelli, and also with this board) but the tides turn quickly. 

Edited July 15, 2021 by Stee

[SMP637]

4 hours ago, Trixi said:

Any guesses who it is? Caroline? Jalyn? I actually hate it. 

I was thinking Kristin.

[Jezlyn]

4 hours ago, Trixi said:

Any guesses who it is? Caroline? Jalyn? I actually hate it. 

It's Caroline, you can tell by the hair

[DCC-UK]

Is there anyone who isn't in either calendar? I think Amber and Alora-Rose look like they miss out, yet some get two pics and/or a cover! I definitely prefer the shots with the poms, they're more like stills following dancing and look much more natural!

[An Offt]

On 7/13/2021 at 1:23 PM, aimeelou625 said:

Guys I’m sorry, as much as I loved Hannah on the team, there were so many clips of her where she looked awkward when she was dancing last season.  And only so much of that can be contrived.  And we talk about Gina’s facials, but… umm… Hannah’s facials just as bad or worse.

K & J cannot make her dance poorly, and neither can CMT.

 

please don’t hate me

It was the same clip, shown on different episodes and at different times, in order to convince you she deserved her cut.

Reality TV should never, ever be trusted. 

[Agent Gully]

8 hours ago, HitItHarder..BAM said:

Ok quoting myself because I saw this pic a while ago, and I just think a calendar full of shots like this would be so much more interesting than a swimsuit calendar. (Link for the pic below)

This image makes me giggle as it looks like the DCC are doing "sexy hips" for the cattle!

Edited July 15, 2021 by Agent Gully
It's early/late.

[aimeelou625]

5 hours ago, An Offt said:

It was the same clip, shown on different episodes and at different times, in order to convince you she deserved her cut.

Reality TV should never, ever be trusted. 

I saw different clips from different days, in different outfits and dances. More than one shot of her rushing or behind, with other ladies hitting the correct timing.  First field practice, show group auditions, practice room in small groups.  We can agree to disagree, but her usually fierce dancing looked weak and at times boring.

[Manc.UK.DCCfan]

On 7/14/2021 at 10:56 PM, Opine said:

Have we ever had an ex-Texan make DCC?  Some of these girls are kinda "non-photogenic" and some would give Rachel W and Kat a run for their money!

She was definitely on my come on over list!

Fairly certain one of the current DCC or only recently retired was a Texans cheerleader 

 

edited to add - ignore me 😂 I was thinking of Briana but she was previously a Titans cheerleader 

Edited July 16, 2021 by Manc.UK.DCCfan
Correction

[PamPamPam]

2 hours ago, Agent Gully said:

This image makes me giggle as it looks like the DCC are doing "sexy hips" for the cattle!

It's one of the silliest things I've ever seen.  If stuff like this is necessary, pose them at the Stockyards or wherever.  The mere suggestion they're dancing alongside a cattle drive is so very beyond ridic, why go to the trouble of the editing work? 

[mizzhyer]

56 minutes ago, Manc.UK.DCCfan said:

Fairly certain one of the current DCC or only recently retired was a Texans cheerleader 

 

edited to add - ignore me 😂 I was thinking of Ashlee but she was previously a Titans cheerleader 

Briana was the Titans cheerleader 🤗

[MrsNiniG]

54 minutes ago, Manc.UK.DCCfan said:

edited to add - ignore me 😂 I was thinking of Ashlee but she was previously a Titans cheerleader 

Briana was the former Titans cheerleader (3 seasons) before joining the DCC.

https://making-the-team.fandom.com/wiki/Briana_B._(S13_Rookie)

[MrsNiniG]

Vanessa Jenkins

[TB12]

12 minutes ago, MrsNiniG said:

Vanessa Jenkins

How did I never notice her, she is STUNNING!

[kalibean]

11 hours ago, Fwcowboysfan said:

Is this in Dallas? Looks like a FW/Dallas combo pic? 

For sure looks like a combo, like they photoshopped the Stockyards in FW.  It's been a minute since I lived in Fort Worth, but I legit don't recognize half of those buildings and some of the other ones don't look like they belong where they should.

That said, there are some amazing locations that could work for a calendar shoot within an hour drive of DFW.  And there are plenty of gorgeous sunrises and sunsets to be had too.  And on top of that, it's not like Texas has many covid restrictions at all, and I've had multiple friends that have traveled to the Bahamas and Mexico both from DFW this year (they're nuts, but YOLO I guess.)  So this seems like pure optics but they're shooting themselves in the foot too IMO. 

[MrsEVH]

43 minutes ago, MrsNiniG said:

Vanessa Jenkins

Malia Morales from the 2009-10 squad (same season as Vanessa) is a former Texans cheerleader as well. She and Vanessa were both on the 2005 & 2006  squads. 

[Spunkyyy]

9 hours ago, DCC-UK said:

Is there anyone who isn't in either calendar? I think Amber and Alora-Rose look like they miss out, yet some get two pics and/or a cover! I definitely prefer the shots with the poms, they're more like stills following dancing and look much more natural!

Dang that sucks! To feature everyone but two girls when some are featured multiple times just seems wrong. 

[Holly85]

2 minutes ago, Spunkyyy said:

Dang that sucks! To feature everyone but two girls when some are featured multiple times just seems wrong. 

Very wrong 

Edited July 15, 2021 by Holly85

[Pau84]

28 minutes ago, Spunkyyy said:

Dang that sucks! To feature everyone but two girls when some are featured multiple times just seems wrong. 

 

26 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Very wrong 

Wrong is Kelli's middle name.

 

[go4luca]

20 hours ago, PhoebeKelly1992 said:

I'm probably wrong but my first take was that this is Lisa in the "T" pose.  Regardless, I hate this hokey as heck attempt at a calendar. 

[TB12]

20 minutes ago, go4luca said:

I'm probably wrong but my first take was that this is Lisa in the "T" pose.  Regardless, I hate this hokey as heck attempt at a calendar. 

Yeah, not a fan of this calendar at all its like they took stock photos to make it happen without any thought or effort...

[ByTor]

35 minutes ago, go4luca said:

I'm probably wrong but my first take was that this is Lisa in the "T" pose. 

I agree, I think the hair looks most like Lisa's.

[Touch the Star]

2 hours ago, kalibean said:

For sure looks like a combo, like they photoshopped the Stockyards in FW.  It's been a minute since I lived in Fort Worth, but I legit don't recognize half of those buildings and some of the other ones don't look like they belong where they should.

That said, there are some amazing locations that could work for a calendar shoot within an hour drive of DFW.  And there are plenty of gorgeous sunrises and sunsets to be had too.  And on top of that, it's not like Texas has many covid restrictions at all, and I've had multiple friends that have traveled to the Bahamas and Mexico both from DFW this year (they're nuts, but YOLO I guess.)  So this seems like pure optics but they're shooting themselves in the foot too IMO. 

Totally agree- it would be cool to showcase some of the unique landscapes Texas has to offer! I think the SI swimsuit edition did some photoshoots in Wyoming in recent years that could be good inspiration. 
 

I found this video that makes it look like the bulls and cheerleaders were all together- they may have edited the skyline though (I’m not from Dallas)  

[LilyD]

On 7/14/2021 at 1:24 PM, Duffer said:

The makeup and especially the ruby red lipstick on everyone is terrible.  Whose aesthetic could that be? It’s garish. 
 The eyelashes on some of the women are so awful. It’s not flattering to have obviously synergetic eyelashes brushing your eyebrows and cheeks. 
A lot of them look like their makeup was done by someone with a performing arts background. Makeup to be seen rather than makeup to enhance.

fail. Blech. 

I know it sounds awful but that red lipstick and the huge (unflattering)toothy smile reminds me of The Joker... Ruby red lipstick is tricky; few can actually pull it off and wear it with grace, so that choice is just plain stupid. A good makeup artist looks at complexion, eye colours and facial features when determining the colours and will enhance those or tune them down a little for the occasion in mind.

Some of those girls could do with a visit to a good hair salon! I'm pretty sure that the DCC jury would have sent a lot of them for a huge make-over if they had been auditioning for the DCC!

[Jennv]

1 hour ago, LilyD said:

I know it sounds awful but that red lipstick and the huge (unflattering)toothy smile reminds me of The Joker... Ruby red lipstick is tricky; few can actually pull it off and wear it with grace, so that choice is just plain stupid. A good makeup artist looks at complexion, eye colours and facial features when determining the colours and will enhance those or tune them down a little for the occasion in mind.

Some of those girls could do with a visit to a good hair salon! I'm pretty sure that the DCC jury would have sent a lot of them for a huge make-over if they had been auditioning for the 

You are right, a lot of God awful hair is in those pictures 

[Bellisima08]

22 hours ago, Holly85 said:

The coast of Texas isn’t all that it smells I think they are moving away from doing swim suit calendars 

I actually wouldn't mind if they moved away from doing swimsuit calendars. What if they did photos of the girls at various locations around Texas? They wouldn't even have to be limited to being at just well-known places. Maybe doing something like horseback riding, checking out a museum, a wine tasting at a local vineyard or an elegant night out at a performing arts center. Being in a bathing suit on a beach isn't the only way to look sexy. I also think they need to bring in new photographers. It seems like they've used the same older guys for the last few years and it might be time to bring in someone with fresh eyes, a new perspective and more innovative ideas.

[SMP637]

8 hours ago, TB12 said:

How did I never notice her, she is STUNNING!

RIGHT!  She looks like she could be related to Ciara (the singer).

[An Offt]

11 hours ago, aimeelou625 said:

I saw different clips from different days, in different outfits and dances. More than one shot of her rushing or behind, with other ladies hitting the correct timing.  First field practice, show group auditions, practice room in small groups.  We can agree to disagree, but her usually fierce dancing looked weak and at times boring.

I still only see one mistake. Being demoralized and worried about COVID protocol probably did make her less precise, but nowhere near enough to justify her cut.

Except that this is the DCC we're talking about, and they like to cut people purely for the drama it creates on camera.

[Holly85]

1 minute ago, An Offt said:

I still only see one mistake. Being demoralized and worried about COVID protocol probably did make her less precise, but nowhere near enough to justify her cut.

Except that this is the DCC we're talking about, and they like to cut people purely for the drama it creates on camera.

Im wondering also if they ladies themselves were doing stuff they weren’t suppose to when they had their personal time example going into each other’s rooms and hanging out ! 

[Holly85]

I figured Chandi and Gina would be in training camp this evening !! On another note Molly is moving to New York 

[Lynnbo]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRXdDPBjfaX/?utm_medium=copy_link
 

I think Mel may be cut.  A friend of hers in Missouri tagged her 4 hours ago with a picture of them together and the caption “love when I run into her” at the Lake of the Ozarks.  If so I’m sorry. I was routing for her. 
 

[Holly85]

2 minutes ago, Lynnbo said:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRXdDPBjfaX/?utm_medium=copy_link
 

I think Mel may be cut.  A friend of hers in Missouri tagged her 4 hours ago with a picture of them together and the caption “love when I run into her” at the Lake of the Ozarks.  If so I’m sorry. I was routing for her. 
 

She could have been for sure 

[DancingDina13]

On 7/13/2021 at 1:23 PM, aimeelou625 said:

Guys I’m sorry, as much as I loved Hannah on the team, there were so many clips of her where she looked awkward when she was dancing last season.  And only so much of that can be contrived.  And we talk about Gina’s facials, but… umm… Hannah’s facials just as bad or worse.

K & J cannot make her dance poorly, and neither can CMT.

 

please don’t hate me

I don’t hate you and agree with 100%!! 

[3nglishhornist]

Is this the third year in a row where Rachel W. ended up on the cover of one of the calendars? I get that she’s super photogenic but I was kinda hoping they would switch things up and give some other girls a chance to shine

[Blue hues]

6 minutes ago, 3nglishhornist said:

Is this the third year in a row where Rachel W. ended up on the cover of one of the calendars? I get that she’s super photogenic but I was kinda hoping they would switch things up and give some other girls a chance to shine

I’m really surprised that that they didn’t somehow find a way to fit VK into it!  I know she didn’t return this year, but still, she’s the one and only bestest DCC in Kelli’s eyes!  Maybe that’s what the VK/KF conversation was about...she was told if she “took leave” or even retired , she’d be out of the calendar, which I could see would result in a petulant or ticked off VK.  

[hannahbanana]

7 hours ago, Bellisima08 said:

I also think they need to bring in new photographers. It seems like they've used the same older guys for the last few years and it might be time to bring in someone with fresh eyes, a new perspective and more innovative ideas.

Except Kelli is such a control freak, I'm not sure how much new photographers would help. Kelli knows best, after all.

[hannahbanana]

5 hours ago, Holly85 said:

Im wondering also if they ladies themselves were doing stuff they weren’t suppose to when they had their personal time example going into each other’s rooms and hanging out ! 

It's possible, but if it was a true bubble they should have been able to do those things (interact with each other in each other's room, etc.) once they were officially in the bubble & determined to be virus free. And since it wasn't a true bubble with inconsistent standards/cautions (people coming & going without proper quarantine/isolation; sometimes masks on, sometimes off, etc,), it was probably pretty much a moot point anyway.

[ByTor]

7 hours ago, Holly85 said:

I figured Chandi and Gina would be in training camp this evening !!

Maybe TC was a rookies-only night? 

[Trixi]

16 hours ago, LilyD said:

I know it sounds awful but that red lipstick and the huge (unflattering)toothy smile reminds me of The Joker... Ruby red lipstick is tricky; few can actually pull it off and wear it with grace, so that choice is just plain stupid. A good makeup artist looks at complexion, eye colours and facial features when determining the colours and will enhance those or tune them down a little for the occasion in mind.

Some of those girls could do with a visit to a good hair salon! I'm pretty sure that the DCC jury would have sent a lot of them for a huge make-over if they had been auditioning for the DCC!

Its like they have their field performance make-up on for studio photos. Not a good look at all, I cringe at most of them and they’re prolly stunning irl. 

[Pau84]

41 minutes ago, Trixi said:

Its like they have their field performance make-up on for studio photos. Not a good look at all, I cringe at most of them and they’re prolly stunning irl. 

I think that this might be the reason but some did manage to photograph rather well!

 

[ShutterbugCAM]

19 hours ago, Bellisima08 said:

I actually wouldn't mind if they moved away from doing swimsuit calendars. What if they did photos of the girls at various locations around Texas? They wouldn't even have to be limited to being at just well-known places. Maybe doing something like horseback riding, checking out a museum, a wine tasting at a local vineyard or an elegant night out at a performing arts center. Being in a bathing suit on a beach isn't the only way to look sexy. I also think they need to bring in new photographers. It seems like they've used the same older guys for the last few years and it might be time to bring in someone with fresh eyes, a new perspective and more innovative ideas.

I volunteer myself. That way, I'd be able to become an insider too 🧐

[Cure4Anxiety]

On 7/14/2021 at 10:45 PM, Fwcowboysfan said:

Is this in Dallas? Looks like a FW/Dallas combo pic? 

On 7/15/2021 at 9:58 AM, kalibean said:

For sure looks like a combo, like they photoshopped the Stockyards in FW.  It's been a minute since I lived in Fort Worth, but I legit don't recognize half of those buildings and some of the other ones don't look like they belong where they should.

That said, there are some amazing locations that could work for a calendar shoot within an hour drive of DFW.  And there are plenty of gorgeous sunrises and sunsets to be had too.  And on top of that, it's not like Texas has many covid restrictions at all, and I've had multiple friends that have traveled to the Bahamas and Mexico both from DFW this year (they're nuts, but YOLO I guess.)  So this seems like pure optics but they're shooting themselves in the foot too IMO. 

This is definitely Dallas - specifically downtown (Main St District/Farmers Market) at the intersection of Commerce & Cedar Chavez, facing West. It appears both DCC and cattle/cowboys were all photoshopped in - neither group's light source matches that of the buildings, objects in the background. Google Street View link for those interested:

 https://www.google.com/maps/@32.7816534,-96.7908851,3a,75y,258.67h,90.99t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sBXqxn80lhfKD9zb5wArDqg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

 

[Teriyaki Terror]

On 7/15/2021 at 6:07 AM, Agent Gully said:

This image makes me giggle as it looks like the DCC are doing "sexy hips" for the cattle!

Sexy hips needs to go away. Sexy hips are not sexy.

[Lynnbo]

It sounds like makeovers are this Monday and Mel was definitely cut. 

[MssdDrms]

On 6/25/2021 at 5:21 PM, Planet X said:

Does anyone else feel like you should be forced to vaccinate in order to be on the team?

NO!  That shouldn’t be required especially of people who’ve had the virus and several girls on the team had it.

[Lynnbo]

2 hours ago, MssdDrms said:

NO!  That shouldn’t be required especially of people who’ve had the virus and several girls on the team had it.

I thought we weren’t discussing this anymore? 

[Branmuffin]

On 7/17/2021 at 12:24 AM, Lynnbo said:

It sounds like makeovers are this Monday and Mel was definitely cut. 

That’s what is being said on Reddit, I wonder if we will get to see the rookies from 2020 get makeovers too or if it will just be the 2021 rookie tc candidates. That would be interesting to find out! Anyways here is the updated chart Aytol posted on Reddit showing Mel’s cut. 

Edited July 18, 2021 by Branmuffin
Changed wording from 2021 Rookies to candidates