The Process: Auditions, Training Camp and Squad

[scorpio1031]

14 minutes ago, Blue hues said:

I came across a photo of the DCC on the bus, heading to the game.  Do the moms of the legacies, VK and Madeline, Get to ride the bus as well?  How present are they around their daughters on the team?

Victoria and Tina

[EricaShadows]

11 hours ago, Blue hues said:

I came across a photo of the DCC on the bus, heading to the game.  Do the moms of the legacies, VK and Madeline, Get to ride the bus as well?  How present are they around their daughters on the team?

As far as I know, the parents don't get to ride the bus regardless of who their daughters are. 

However, we've seen that Tina (and Victoria) gets special privileges.  She ran to hug Victoria the first time she made Training Camp when we were told that she was both working the event (so was Shelly Bramhall, but she didn't get to hug Dayton when she made Training Camp the same year or, if she did, it wasn't splashed across national television) and waiting outside and both Victoria and Tina were able to "say a few words" immediately after the hug.

[M1977G]

12 hours ago, Weeklydcc said:

Kayla Video

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ksdk.com/amp/article/news/local/st-louis-native-dallas-cowboys-cheerleader/63-5704ca96-f4ea-4d46-b22d-94f7d883755b

The article on Zheyna and video on Kayla are great! Makes me more disappointed to miss seeing this rookie class and getting to know more about these impressive women and watch them dance, though. Thanks for posting things like this, y'all!

[TVaddict2355]

Hello Upper East Siders,

I'm sorry I couldn't help myself! 🙈 I unfortunately had my computer break after 8 years and had to buy a new one. (RIP my wallet) I have been following along the boards on my phone but I HATE the trying to reply to posts on iOS.

And yes, everyone in DFW was someone watching the Cowboys day Sunday. Game started at 7:20 and I was driving home at 8 and that was the least amount of traffic I have seen since the very first lockdown. 😂 Needless to say even though there isn't a TV show airing right now, the DCCs still have plenty of eyes on them. I'd argue that their game day/LIVE performances are going to be watched/rewatched more closely than any other year. Because there isn't anything showing us the team's progress throughout training camp we the fans have not been able to connect or relate to these girls much before seeing them as DCC. I don't mean this in a creepy predator like JerBear way I mean the fans won't be as forgiving if a rookie makes a mistake because they do not know them/their TCC story. I really hope TPTB have been this quiet about Training Camp and practices because they are in negations with a network. If not, then I'm worried that they are going to lose the DCC fan audience and potential incoming talent of the next 3-5 years based on how they aren't, in the words of Kelli and Judy, "on the beat" of social media. As much as people like to roast Ava she at least she has been on the beat of how Instagram/Tiktok/LTK/Amazon Lists/other online brand sponsors work because she knows how to engage with followers. Anyways happy 2022-2023 season! ⭐

[StepKickClunk]

49 minutes ago, TVaddict2355 said:

49 minutes ago, TVaddict2355 said:

I don't mean this in a creepy predator like JerBear way …⭐

…speaking of… I just realized he has a YouTube channel as well with tons of cheerleader clips.  “Jerry Low”

Edited September 13, 2022 by Rita J
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[TB12]

I know she’s game day made up but this doesn’t even look like Lea. I love her unique,  quirky look that seems to have morphed into East Texas… 

[TVaddict2355]

10 minutes ago, Rita J said:

…speaking of… I just realized he has a YouTube channel as well with tons of cheerleader clips.  “Jerry Low”

Yes, funny enough I found him first through his YouTube channel. His username is a flaming red flag. 🚩🚩🚩

[SMP637]

13 minutes ago, TB12 said:

I know she’s game day made up but this doesn’t even look like Lea. I love her unique,  quirky look that seems to have morphed into East Texas… 

I was about to post this!  She's so BEAUTIFUL!!!  Lea is one of my favs.

[Weeklydcc]

18 minutes ago, TB12 said:

I know she’s game day made up but this doesn’t even look like Lea. I love her unique,  quirky look that seems to have morphed into East Texas… 

She looks so different when she doesn't show her teeth, not better, just different.  I've seen some really nice photos of her, including this one.

[DCC93]

30 minutes ago, TB12 said:

I know she’s game day made up but this doesn’t even look like Lea. I love her unique,  quirky look that seems to have morphed into East Texas… 

The lipstick color is the only thing that's throwing me off. She is so gorgeous. Those eyes!

[TVaddict2355]

On 9/12/2022 at 7:11 AM, Kamal said:

I don't know for the rest, but the Black girls go to a different Salon (specialises in Black hair). MTT covered it in season 16 with Kelee getting a new wig. I remember Kat posting about it on Instagram too.

My understanding is that if the DCC want their hair done for free then they have to go to the sponsored salons, Tangerine Salon and Rose Style Studio. I don't know if TPTB always approve of DCCs going to outside businesses for services but if a DCC does they are paying for it with their own money. Free services are very tempting especially because the girls often need services last minute/are only available during very specific times. One of the fears I've heard about is that when TCC/DCC go to sponsored salons (think about rookie makeovers on the show) the salon could be thinking more about what TPTB want, rather than the TCC/DCC, because TPTB are footing the bill. Plus since TPTB are paying they can not so politely tell you to cancel your plans, go to the salon to get whatever fixed/taken care of, or you will pulled you from appearances/performances until it is fixed. It goes both ways with the sponsored businesses being called upon last minute for services which can cause the businesses to rescheduling other clients appointments or call in extra staff. 

I know many, many, many of the girls have/do go to non sponsored businesses for different things based on their personal preference, the quality of the service, loyalty to the owner, and/or location. 

[TVaddict2355]

On 9/10/2022 at 1:36 PM, Blue hues said:

The picture on her IG in the pink dress is even more jarring.  She has just become a shell of herself.  The images are jarring even to me.  Even though I’m recovered from eating disorders, it’s hard to not look back and “Miss” those days of being so thin.  And then I look at these images.  I lived alone in the height of my anorexia, but still worked.  No one intervened.  It wasn’t until I was in a car accident that things got real, and I was in a hospital program for months.  I can’t imagine how she is able to keep up this diet under the watch of her parents, with whom she lives! And even her Auntie Kelli.  

I am know it doesn't help but I am sorry that this triggered you. I am dealing with my own eating disorders as well so I can relate.

I say i f Kelli and Judy can cut someone for "gaining an excess of amount pounds" then they should also do they same when someone has clearly lost an "excess amount of pounds". Given that all of this should be determined by a DCC team doctor that monitors their overall health, not just how the uniform fits or measures out.

[tteek74]

As a person who has also suffered from ED, this picture does scare me.  The video really got me because you can alter photos and it’s harder to alter vids. I’m a bigger built person who got way too skinny and it took years to finally be okay with myself. I struggle daily not to fall into old habits. I’m really hoping she is taking charge of her physical and mental well being. The girl has been under a microscope for three years. I hope she isn’t listening to those who are judging. I’m not; I’m just worried. ☹️

[MrsEVH]

On 9/12/2022 at 7:11 AM, Kamal said:

I don't know for the rest, but the Black girls go to a different Salon (specialises in Black hair). MTT covered it in season 16 with Kelee getting a new wig. I remember Kat posting about it on Instagram too.

I thought Kelee got a new hairstyle (not wig). Didn't they just thin out some of her hair layers?

[TVaddict2355]

18 minutes ago, tteek74 said:

As a person who has also suffered from ED, this picture does scare me.  The video really got me because you can alter photos and it’s harder to alter vids. I’m a bigger built person who got way too skinny and it took years to finally be okay with myself. I struggle daily not to fall into old habits. I’m really hoping she is taking charge of her physical and mental well being. The girl has been under a microscope for three years. I hope she isn’t listening to those who are judging. I’m not; I’m just worried. ☹️

I 100000% agree. I am honestly mad at Miss Tina and TPTB for not hiring professionals to help monitor ALL the girls starting the moment they are invited into training camp. And by monitored I mean for as many perks they get from salons, dentists, and makeup artist I wish they would really embrace adding PROPERLY LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS to the DCC facility roster.

Fun fact : The Star shares a parking structure with the Baylor Scott and White sports medicine building across the street from The Star. Look at Kendall's blue polo from Season 14 when Bridget passed out during a full out and kick line. TPTB could very easily get licensed medical professionals like nutritionist, consulters, psychiatrists, and more! And please don't say "oh well they had them on the show". No. REAL medical professionals, not just someone named Jennifer Williams who was working at TPTB favorite tennis club and spa. The women famed for saying soda causes cellulite, yea she wasn't licensed nutritionist in anyway shape or form, it was just a fluffy name the tennis club gave her.

[TheGenuineBeauty]

17 hours ago, DCC93 said:

The lipstick color is the only thing that's throwing me off. She is so gorgeous. Those eyes!

Yeah she has concealer lips. Did not realize that it was back in style. Didn't like it then, still don't like it now. 

Also according to reddit they are still doing the whole "only 36 girls in the triangle" instead of just having all 37 girls dancing and doing the kickline. So annoying if you ask me.

And still no squad photo. Ugh 🙄 I will not stop complaining until I get my squad photo!!!!! Lol

[Holly85]

6 minutes ago, TheGenuineBeauty said:

Yeah she has concealer lips. Did not realize that it was back in style. Didn't like it then, still don't like it now. 

Also according to reddit they are still doing the whole "only 36 girls in the triangle" instead of just having all 37 girls dancing and doing the kickline. So annoying if you ask me.

And still no squad photo. Ugh 🙄 I will not stop complaining until I get my squad photo!!!!! Lol

They also only did 36 for sidelines for this past game 

[cgloss]

Having one girl sit out is strange to me, but not as strange as not holding Show Group auditions, especially since they lost so many SG members to retirement. How am I supposed to know who the strong rookies are if they're not on SG? I'm not in the Cowboys' TV viewing area.

[Holly85]

14 minutes ago, cgloss said:

Having one girl sit out is strange to me, but not as strange as not holding Show Group auditions, especially since they lost so many SG members to retirement. How am I supposed to know who the strong rookies are if they're not on SG? I'm not in the Cowboys' TV viewing area.

The lost only 4 Lexie amber Gina and Rachel I think they are doing it by who fits in for that specific performance 

Edited September 14, 2022 by Holly85

[RedDelicious]

On 9/12/2022 at 9:46 PM, Blue hues said:

I came across a photo of the DCC on the bus, heading to the game.  Do the moms of the legacies, VK and Madeline, Get to ride the bus as well?  How present are they around their daughters on the team?

On 9/13/2022 at 9:04 AM, EricaShadows said:

As far as I know, the parents don't get to ride the bus regardless of who their daughters are. 

However, we've seen that Tina (and Victoria) gets special privileges.  She ran to hug Victoria the first time she made Training Camp when we were told that she was both working the event (so was Shelly Bramhall, but she didn't get to hug Dayton when she made Training Camp the same year or, if she did, it wasn't splashed across national television) and waiting outside and both Victoria and Tina were able to "say a few words" immediately after the hug.

Cassie's daughter gets to ride the game day bus from time to time, I think they even let her go by herself and I'm assuming the cheerleaders look after her. 

[UnicornKicksBack]

1 hour ago, RedDelicious said:

Cassie's daughter gets to ride the game day bus from time to time, I think they even let her go by herself and I'm assuming the cheerleaders look after her. 

That would annoy the crap out of me having to watch a little kid while trying to do my part time job.

[RedDelicious]

19 hours ago, TVaddict2355 said:

The women famed for saying soda causes cellulite, yea she wasn't licensed nutritionist in anyway shape or form, it was just a fluffy name the tennis club gave her.

Or she was a multi-level marketing health and fitness “coach” 🥸 hehe

[TB12]

5 hours ago, RedDelicious said:

Cassie's daughter gets to ride the game day bus from time to time, I think they even let her go by herself and I'm assuming the cheerleaders look after her. 

And they prob have to fawn all over her tiny bum & act like she is everything to keep on Judy’s good side. I’d never make it down there bc I can’t yes ma’am or kiss butt… 

[StellaCL]

2 hours ago, TB12 said:

And they prob have to fawn all over her tiny bum & act like she is everything to keep on Judy’s good side. I’d never make it down there bc I can’t yes ma’am or kiss butt… 

This is exactly what I think when they bring by some polarizing coreographers, ex-producers, or staff. How some of the DCC must have to fake it to stay in good graces. UGH. 

[HitItHarder..BAM]

7 hours ago, RedDelicious said:

Cassie's daughter gets to ride the game day bus from time to time, I think they even let her go by herself and I'm assuming the cheerleaders look after her. 

Does Judy not ride the game day bus? I assumed she and Kelli both did

[RedDelicious]

8 hours ago, HitItHarder..BAM said:

Does Judy not ride the game day bus? I assumed she and Kelli both did

I don’t know. In Cassie’s stories last season she said her daughter was riding the game day bus by herself. Lauren (who made a fuss over Cassie’s daughter) was already gone by that point. Maybe the group leaders were watching her. 

[Weeklydcc]

Kelee Norris Video

[go4luca]

15 minutes ago, Weeklydcc said:

Kelee Norris Video

Thanks for the share.  I wish the video showed more of Kelee though.

[Weeklydcc]

Tyra Nicole Video.  I hope to see more like this.

Edited September 16, 2022 by Weeklydcc
Addition

[StellaCL]

Today is rookie Zhenya's birthday and if her instagram story is correct she turned 30!! 

I am even more impressed with her journey!

The last DCC close to her age were Merdith M. and Christina R. but they both finished right around age 29/30. Zhenya may have many more birthdays to celebrate while still on the team. 👏👏👏

Edited September 17, 2022 by StellaCL
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[Holly85]

17 minutes ago, StellaCL said:

Today is rookie Zhenya's birthday and if her instagram story is correct she turned 30!! 

I am even more impressed with her journey!

The last DCC close to her age were Merdith M. and Christina R. but they both finished right around age 29/30. Zhenya may have many more birthdays to celebrate while still on the team. 👏👏👏

I love her look she is so so pretty 

[ByTor]

16 hours ago, Weeklydcc said:

Tyra Nicole Video.  I hope to see more like this.

No offense to her fans, but WOW what an annoying person.

[PamPamPam]

48 minutes ago, ByTor said:

No offense to her fans, but WOW what an annoying person.

Would that they could be on camera without the self-aggrandizing pouty lips, hands-framing face, etc nonsense. And 5 minutes of fast-forwarding an hour's worth of makeup application as opposed to something more informational.  Not sure how this kind of stuff is "good for the brand," but that's just me, living in a world of Kardashians. 

I find her insufferable. I don't seek any of them out on social media because too many do this same crap. 

[bjo1969]

1 hour ago, ByTor said:

No offense to her fans, but WOW what an annoying person.

Right?! There is no way I could be a DCC ~ way to high maintenance. Back in the day when I wore makeup it never took me that long to get ready and how much foundation crap do they need? And the fish lips ~ thanks, but no thanks. Pretty girl, but...

29 minutes ago, PamPamPam said:

I find her insufferable. I don't seek any of them out on social media because too many do this same crap. 

I never really sought any of the DCCs from any season on social media, but from Season 14 on, I just haven't had an interest in any of the new rookies (or the DCC in general). Some are just outright annoying. Sorry fans of the DCC.

Edited September 17, 2022 by bjo1969

[Blue hues]

On 9/13/2022 at 6:57 PM, SMP637 said:

I was about to post this!  She's so BEAUTIFUL!!!  Lea is one of my favs.

Beautiful eyes!  But then I look at her mouth and think...is she saying “prune?”  Don’t a lot of the DCCs do that trick to get the perfect mouth expression???

[DCC-UK]

11 hours ago, StellaCL said:

Today is rookie Zhenya's birthday and if her instagram story is correct she turned 30!! 

I am even more impressed with her journey!

The last DCC close to her age were Merdith M. and Christina R. but they both finished right around age 29/30. Zhenya may have many more birthdays to celebrate while still on the team. 👏👏👏

Brennan and Briana were both 30/31. Other than the two you mentioned, I can only think of Jinelle, Jackie Bob and Sunni being that age on the squad. I like the 'older' ladies on the squad usually because they bring a much-needed maturity. 

I know they're not old but they're older than most of the squad. Still they're older than me, even I do turn 30 in a matter of months!

[MrsEVH]

2 minutes ago, DCC-UK said:

Brennan and Briana were both 30/31. Other than the two you mentioned, I can only think of Jinelle, Jackie Bob and Sunni being that age on the squad. I like the 'older' ladies on the squad usually because they bring a much-needed maturity. 

I know they're not old but they're older than most of the squad. Still they're older than me, even I do turn 30 in a matter of months!

I think Natalie Woods was around 30 when she made the team in 2007.

[DCC-UK]

2 hours ago, MrsEVH said:

I think Natalie Woods was around 30 when she made the team in 2007.

Being UK based, I've only really seen from 5 onwards so I didn't realise. We only seem to get repeats of season 7-13 and not too often either!

[TB12]

On 9/17/2022 at 9:21 AM, ByTor said:

No offense to her fans, but WOW what an annoying person.

Finally had a chance to watch this and have to agree. I think I liked that ladies more before we had so much behind the scenes insight on their social media....

[TVaddict2355]

This is the Target I go to. Victoria’s TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRardAbH/

Edited September 18, 2022 by TVaddict2355

[GonnahearmeRoar]

1 hour ago, TVaddict2355 said:

This is the Target I go to. Victoria’s TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRardAbH/

Full of life and fun!  Looks so happy and an energizer bunny 🐰 Getting a lot of support and her videos make me like her so much♥️

[go4luca]

1 hour ago, TVaddict2355 said:

This is the Target I go to. Victoria’s TikTok

Speaking of Victoria's TikTok, I really hope someone is keeping an eye on this situation.  For the sake of her own health.  She is skin and bones and looks way older than her years.  This does not look healthy.  🥺

[ByTor]

1 hour ago, TVaddict2355 said:

This is the Target I go to. Victoria’s TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRardAbH/

What I said about Tyra? Ditto.

[scorpio1031]

17 minutes ago, go4luca said:

I really hope someone is keeping an eye on this situation.  For the sake of her own health.

She's a success story for her trainer who more than likely, has seen the drastic change but probably won't open her mouth to voice any concerns.

[go4luca]

16 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

She's a success story for her trainer who more than likely, has seen the drastic change but probably won't open her mouth to voice any concerns.

Which is truly sad.  But seeing how she now looks, it's no wonder the DCC aren't featuring Victoria in many photos or videos.

[Blue hues]

2 hours ago, TVaddict2355 said:

This is the Target I go to. Victoria’s TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRardAbH/

OMG who does this in a Target??  And who would be seen with her doing this, much less filming it??

[TB12]

30 minutes ago, ByTor said:

What I said about Tyra? Ditto.

Agree and what I said about liking the young ladies so much more before social media. Went onto my own Instagram to see Chandi is now offering a paid subscription $5/month for exclusive content/subscriber only chat... Not sure why i'm surprised it took so long i'm sure they're all doing it. I must be too old now bc I don't find any of these ladies interesting enough to pay for 'exclusive content.' 

[scorpio1031]

7 minutes ago, Blue hues said:

OMG who does this in a Target??  And who would be seen with her doing this, much less filming it??

[Weeklydcc]

OMG.  Look at the comments.  Sad.

[GonnahearmeRoar]

31 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Which is truly sad.  But seeing how she now looks, it's no wonder the DCC aren't featuring Victoria in many photos or videos.

She was featured with Armani recently.