S11.E08: The Finish Line

[Guest]

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The squad is announced and it's bittersweet as some favorites go home. Later, the team makes its first appearance at the Star Ribbon cutting, and game day is when dreams really come true.

[DCCFanInKy]

Well that was anticlimactic....

[twinkietwin94]

Ugh! Just UGH!

[DCCFanInKy]

6 minutes ago, twinkietwin94 said:

Ugh! Just UGH!

What?  I like the way the show's going so far.  They're cramming a lot in..

[twinkietwin94]

4 minutes ago, DCCFanInKy said:

What?  I like the way the show's going so far.  They're cramming a lot in..

I just feel so bad for Amy and Kyndall. I get why choices were made but this last night cut thing hurts. And knowing Kyndall didn't make it but her roomie Jessika makes it worse, think about how hard it is for her to be happy for roomie, and it's gotta be tough for J to be excited knowing her friend got so far and didn't make it.

[DCCFanInKy]

1 minute ago, twinkietwin94 said:

I just feel so bad for Amy and Kyndall. I get why choices were made but this last night cut thing hurts. And knowing Kyndall didn't make it but her roomie Jessika makes it worse, think about how hard it is for her to be happy for roomie, and it's gotta be tough for J to be excited knowing her friend got so far and didn't make it.

Yes I feel bad for them too.  Hopefully they'll both try again

[kacesq]

There are no words for how much I love the hip hop routine. Love.

Loved the Kelsey wrap up. I really admire her tenacity. 

Now...producers...please. Enough with the guest stars, its bad enough we seem to be stuck with Melissa Rycroft but Anthony Ramos too? No. Go away. Except you, Mrs. Romo. I like you lol.

[woodscommaelle]

Madeline is adorable.

That was heartbreaking to watch Amy get cut. 

Never really cared for Kyndall until tonight. I hope she practices and comes back and makes the team next year.

Tasha became more likable as the show went on. Maybe bc we saw less of her.

"She's blonde? Ok." I don't see how that would help Emma. Aren't half of them blonde?

Edited October 14, 2016 by woodscommaelle

[Jazzmom]

Good wrap up.  

This season we didn't see the weight warnings & Megan questioning Kendall.  

Loved seeing the show group dance at the family event.

Now they are reviewing recordings of the girls, step by step...very hard to hide a flaw and this will put more pressure on the dancers.  During a performance, sometimes little things happen that doesn't affect the overall performance of the team, and the regular bystander will not notice.  Amy was analyzed closely and didn't even get to start the last practice.  I felt bad for her, but at least they gave her a full chance. 

It has been fun on this forum and I look forward to next year!!!  

Edited October 17, 2016 by Jazzmom

[nmvrn]

Loved this season finale!! So happy for Kelsey!! Can't wait for Season 12!!

[Laurawithcats]

Kelsey has so much poise. You go Kelsey!! She really is stunning and adds glam to the squad. Someone wrote she'd be fun to know, I agree wholeheartedly. My heart broke for Amy S. That truly sucks, to be cut the day the team is announced. I wish nothing but the best for her. She should be very proud of herself. 

Am I the only one thinking, poor Emma? At this point, she's danced every position. And to only do the jump split on an as need basis, I'd be terrified of ripping a muscle. She really does epitomize a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. 

Love Kelli, Maggie and Madeline. Still feel Yoko was given specialty treatment, although she is adorable. Not sure about Tasha, on the fence about her being too much. I will say, I do see it. 

Not a fan if MR's look tonight. Hated the lipstick and the blondish hair. Didn't care at all for the Access Hollywood guy and his spiel. 

2 out of 3 of my favorites made it. Stunned there was never anything about Selena. 

Edited October 14, 2016 by Laurawithcats
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[missmansfield]

I was really glad they did the cuts right at the beginning instead of dragging it out.  It was great to see so much of their performances.  I think they have a really great team this year.  There is not one girl I dislike on the squad!

[missmansfield]

5 minutes ago, Laurawithcats said:

Kelsey has so much poise. You go Kelsey!! She really is stunning and adds glam to the squad. Someone wrote she'd be fun to know, I agree wholeheartedly. My heart broke for Amy S. That truly sucks, to be cut the day the team is announced. I wish nothing but the best for her. She should be very proud of herself. 

Am I the only one thinking, poor Emma? At this point, she's danced every position. And to only do the jump split on an as need basis, I'd be terrified of ripping a muscle. She really does epitomize a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. 

Love Kelli, Maggie and Madeline. Still feel Yoko was given specialty treatment, although she is adorable. Not sure about Tasha. Still feel she's too much but I kinda get it. 

Not a fan if MR's look tonight. Hated the lipstick and the blondish hair. Didn't care at all for the Access Hollywood guy and his spiel. 

2 out of 3 of my favorites made it. Stunned there was never anything about Selena. 

I thought MR looked terrible too right down to her outfit.  CMT really needs to get rid of her.  She was on the squad like one year?? Replace her with Candace Romo!

9 minutes ago, Laurawithcats said:

Kelsey has so much poise. You go Kelsey!! She really is stunning and adds glam to the squad. Someone wrote she'd be fun to know, I agree wholeheartedly. My heart broke for Amy S. That truly sucks, to be cut the day the team is announced. I wish nothing but the best for her. She should be very proud of herself. 

Am I the only one thinking, poor Emma? At this point, she's danced every position. And to only do the jump split on an as need basis, I'd be terrified of ripping a muscle. She really does epitomize a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. 

Love Kelli, Maggie and Madeline. Still feel Yoko was given specialty treatment, although she is adorable. Not sure about Tasha. Still feel she's too much but I kinda get it. 

Not a fan if MR's look tonight. Hated the lipstick and the blondish hair. Didn't care at all for the Access Hollywood guy and his spiel. 

2 out of 3 of my favorites made it. Stunned there was never anything about Selena. 

I thought MR looked terrible too right down to her outfit.  CMT really needs to get rid of her.  She was on the squad like one year?? Replace her with Candace Romo!

[missmansfield]

44 minutes ago, DCCFanInKy said:

Yes I feel bad for them too.  Hopefully they'll both try again

Amy try out AGAIN????!!! She should have moved on a long time ago.

[Jaxratchet]

What a cramped finale!!! They should've extended this season longer it would've been a good one to do that because of Yuko's visa, Trip to Mexico for calendar shoot, the Anthony Ramos and Melissa crap, pre season and first regular season game, Squad photo, Oxnard, The Star opening, show group takes Hollywood etc, breast cancer dance.  

Who knows they might do a mid year special (cough CMT do this please!!!!) especially with how good the actual cowboys have been so far this season. 

They did include some of those aspects but not all, I felt the excitement that we have seen in previous squad announcements was lacking this season.  

I really was sad for Amy! It actually broke my heart! she is going to do great things and the warriors is just the start! Kyndall please come back!!! I can't believe they picked Kelsey over her but damn she is smoking! Little heather bugs me.

congrats to all the rookies that made it especially the invisirookie of the year: Selina! Lol (Amy L was it last year!), it honestly surprises me Selina gets no attention at all this season when she was a last night cut last season! 

im glad it was good footage of Tasha's success, her husband and baby! We do have some Tasha haters on this page...

I love Emma Mary Dutton and she might as well have just stayed on the squad.  Poor Simone she seems like such a hot mess to me! 

Jam packed episode but awesome season! 

Edited October 14, 2016 by Josreason

[missmansfield]

I did not know Tashas husband and child were not with her in Dallas but were in Utah.  That had to have been really hard on her!  Her dedication makes me like her even more.

Edited October 14, 2016 by missmansfield
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[kcrabtree06]

I have to admit, I was not a fan of Madeline at all last season and rolled my eyes when I saw she was auditioning again this season. She really grew on me this season and I was excited for her when she finally made it. My heart was breaking for Kendall. I was so hoping she would make it. I miss the seasons when they would show the work that went into the BCA game or the calendar photo shoot. I loved seeing those. I also wish we got to see a bit more of the veterans we've come to love over the last few seasons. 

[rose711]

So heartbreaking for Amy. But she looks fantastic as a warriors dancer and doesn't have to do kick line. There are lots more games too. I hope she is very happy there.

Overall, I felt like the season wasn't dramatic but maybe because the girls were all strong? 

im very happy they are stopped talking to girls about their weight on national tv. That's a huge improvement and I didn't miss any of those segments. 

Edited October 14, 2016 by rose711

[Pj3422]

Thank heavens -- no "taking the squad photo" scene, with Kelly talking about a "bouquet" of cheerleaders. I may have missed a square on my DCC bingo card, but it was worth it.

[Dopeydwarf]

Each segment of this season seemed longer than an hour to me. They managed to cram a lot in each one.  It was good.

[healthnut]

I don't see Amy on Golden State's roster, I do see former DCC Jasmine. Was it another team?

[spazette]

I'm still teary-eyed from Amy's cut. You can't tell me now that she is anything but genuine and sweet. What a class act! Brutal way to start the episode though! 

[PrincessLeia]

The Amy cut was so sad. I don't know her, and it broke my heart. That's all I have right now.

[DancingDina13]

26 minutes ago, healthnut said:

I don't see Amy on Golden State's roster, I do see former DCC Jasmine. Was it another team?

It's already been confirmed she made the team this year. Jasmine no longer cheers for them, she is going to be on the new season of The Bachelor. 

Amy'a cut was the most heartbreaking I've ever seen. It hurt and I teared up. I wonder if she will ever come back? At least she is officially on one of the hottest dance teams this year. I am so , so happy for Kelsey . I hope she stays for a long time . All these girls are amazing and will have a great season! 

[healthnut]

4 minutes ago, DancingDina13 said:

It's already been confirmed she made the team this year. Jasmine no longer cheers for them, she is going to be on the new season of The Bachelor. 

I found her on their instagram account, clearly they still have last years team up on the website ?

[MyFavShows]

Dang Kelli seemed to have a really hard time w/ the whole cutting of Amy - to me it almost seemed like she knew all along that things would come to that and was just frustrated that they were put into that position of having to cut someone she knew never had a shot at the last minute like that.   Then at times during that scene Kelli seemed kind of angry at Amy too for crying so much - It was all just really dramatic and hard to read.

Kyndall was so sweet during her cut - I am so bummed about her and really wish she would have made it this year - she is so pretty and has the nicest figure.    I think K&J really wanted her over Kelsey, and maybe even Yuko, but CMT won.  The whole thing w/ Yuko is just strange and I really don't think all the exceptions she received were fair - but hey, I guess all is fair in love, war, and DCC tryouts :/.

Charlotte looked really pretty in the scenes at the star.   Liked her hair color and makeup a lot.

Melissa R.'s outfit and hair really looked bad.  It's so annoying to see someone so attractive style themselves so poorly - it's like beautiful mansion with an above ground pool in the front yard and a cheap chain link fence.

Love Emma!  What a pro she is having to jump in and figure out where she needs to go in the formation by looking for a girl she hasn't even met based on her haircolor!

Like Milan's different hair color - what an improvement!

[Dancemajor]

1 hour ago, missmansfield said:

I did not know Tashas husband and child were not with her in Dallas but were in Utah.  That had to have been really hard on her!  Her dedication makes me like her even more.

Missing 6+ weeks of my child's life for the possibility of becoming a DCC?! ? Making it or not I lost some respect for that. If her child were with her during TC  my feelings would change. I guess my priorities would be different if I had a child. Most definitely would be more career minded at that point. I'm happy for her though! 

[PBSLover]

Is there a DCC lipstick color that the girls must all wear for games and appearances?????  It’s awful.

[Bailey3606]

6 minutes ago, Dancemajor said:

Missing 6+ weeks of my child's life for the possibility of becoming a DCC?! ? Making it or not I lost some respect for that. If her child were with her during TC  my feelings would change. I guess my priorities would be different if I had a child. Most definitely would be more career minded at that point. I'm happy for her though! 

DCC training camp takes up long hours. Makes sense to travel home on weekends to visit Ivy than hire a babysitter to watch her during practice in Dallas.

[mcmrdh]

Man... so hard to watch Amy get cut. She seems like a very sweet girl. I am very glad she is on another team.

Kelsey's face was priceless when they announced the team! They put that poor girl through hell! 

I hope kyndall comes back next year, she is very beautiful 

[rose711]

3 hours ago, missmansfield said:

Amy try out AGAIN????!!! She should have moved on a long time ago.

She improved every year. She almost made this squad. I don't see any reason why she should have given up. She was dancing for another team as well so she didn't lose anything. Now she's on another great team and I'm sure her experience helped her make that team.

im just proud of her and as I said before its remarkable that we've been able to follow her journey through 5 seasons of the show.

[Laurawithcats]

12 minutes ago, rose711 said:

She improved every year. She almost made this squad. I don't see any reason why she should have given up. She was dancing for another team as well so she didn't lose anything. Now she's on another great team and I'm sure her experience helped her make that team.

im just proud of her and as I said before its remarkable that we've been able to follow her journey through 5 seasons of the show.

Agree 100%!! Have enormous respect for Amy. I hope she feels proud of her accomplishments, getting a far as she did in TC and now cheering for professional basketball team. And she has that megawatt smile!!

Edited October 14, 2016 by Laurawithcats
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[ElectricBoogaloo]

Kelli seemed genuinely sad to have to cut Amy, but I agree with her decision. I know it's hard to get cut so close to the end, but her kicks weren't high enough, she was still making mistakes in the dances, and even when she was doing the choreography she still had moments where she wasn't performing at the same level as the other girls. But hey, all's well that ends well since she's on the Golden State team!

I also agreed with Kyndall being cut. She doesn't project enough on the field, and she made a lot of mistakes. Kelsey made some noticeable mistakes too. When they're at the last day of training camp, they need to know the choreography, especially for something like their signature dance. I would have been okay with more cuts, to be honest.

It's frustrating enough for the girls who get cut on the last day, but it's also really sad to me that the girls who are pulled off the field to get cut at the last rehearsal don't get the hugs or farewells from the other girls. They just get escorted out to the parking lot by one of the security guards.

I love the Meet the Team event. It's so nice to have everyone's friends and families there for the girls' first performance. It's also really great that their friend and family get to all sit front and center to watch the team for the first time (instead of way up in some corner seat at a weird angle during a game).

[Runnergrl37]

So happy for Kelsey.  She's beautiful. 

Happy Amy moved on to GSW.  She's very cute and seems nice. 

If I hear "world class" one more time I may punch the screen. 

Jerry Jones is gross.  

Megan was the ONLY cheerleader not showing her stomach during SG.   

Overral rating of this season is an B minus.  Too vanilla as Kelli loves to say.  Why the hell didn't they call out Megan for her weight.  It was obvious and why is she so protected?

[cherryblossom]

9 hours ago, twinkietwin94 said:

I just feel so bad for Amy and Kyndall. I get why choices were made but this last night cut thing hurts. And knowing Kyndall didn't make it but her roomie Jessika makes it worse, think about how hard it is for her to be happy for roomie, and it's gotta be tough for J to be excited knowing her friend got so far and didn't make it.

But on the other hand there is a different way to look at it, the way I have done with hundreds of ladies.  Kelli and Judy gave them every possible chance to be successful and improve.  Kyndall and Amy can't say they would have improved if there was more time as they all knew when the end would be.  Kyndall even said she hoped she hadn't let her chance slip through her fingers.  I thought Kelli and Judy were very positive and caring in speaking with both of them.

[cherryblossom]

6 hours ago, healthnut said:

I don't see Amy on Golden State's roster, I do see former DCC Jasmine. Was it another team?

You are looking at the 2016 team as they have not changed the website and they announced the team on twitter and instagram.  Check the links on the rejected thread from probably a week ago

[PrincessLeia]

6 hours ago, MyFavShows said:

 

Kyndall was so sweet during her cut - I am so bummed about her and really wish she would have made it this year - she is so pretty and has the nicest figure.    I think K&J really wanted her over Kelsey, and maybe even Yuko, but CMT won.  

CMT has absolutely zero power when it comes to deciding who makes this team. This team is decided by Kelli, and I think Charlotte may have a say as well. If you're not on the team, it's because Kelli decided so. They took Kelsey because she's hot and had a great field presence. Kyndall was a mess on the field.

I don't get the whole Yuko thing either and I'll give in to the conspiracy theories that someone important wanted her on the team. But I'd go with someone in the Cowboys organization, not CMT. They're just not that important.

 

i do think Kelsey will be one and done, unless a miracle happens. I hope I'm wrong, bc I really like her.

Edited October 14, 2016 by PrincessLeia

[mardo4]

6 hours ago, MyFavShows said:

Kyndall was so sweet during her cut - I am so bummed about her and really wish she would have made it this year - she is so pretty and has the nicest figure.  

I agree... And when they showed on a previous episode Jessika and Kyndall doing side-by-side sexy hips I thought Kyndall looked much better.  I think she has goregous leg lines and figure.  Anyways, she is one of my favorites and I was hoping for her but I did not see an improvement in "power Pom" from her.  My guess is Judy and Kelly were hoping for development and improvement in that area.  It would be very difficult to have your roommate make it and you not.  I think she needs to take hip hop and practice hard hitting dances and I hope she comes back next year.

[RazzleberryPie]

Besides Kelli and to some extent Judy, Charlotte has pull on who makes it and obviously if Jerry Jones wants his dog in the team, they'll develop a canine uniform. I think CMT has input on who gets into camp and who is featured, but final team, no so much.

Kyndal handled her cut with a lot of grace. She was a messy dancer, but they kept her way too long. 

Amys cut was just sad, I get why they cut her, but still so sad.

Tasha - if your daughter is your first priority you don't leave her for six weeks with your new husband and parents for cheerleader tryouts. Grow up. You're not leaving her to go to war or to put bread on the table. You're leaving her to shake your butt in skimpy shorts  for almost no pay. your own need for attention is more important than parenting your own child.

Right now did everyone relocate to Dallas or does she still leave her daughter in Utah and visit on the weekends?

I'm over Tasha. 

Overall this season was better than the last few. We did see more dancing and more actual correction and critique, less fluff, and the talent pool was amazing. Loved all the new routines as well.

ETA - Emma - she's a trooper. I wish she'd stayed a year and could've been point. 

[mardo4]

13 minutes ago, RazzleberryPie said:

Overall this season was better than the last few. We did see more dancing and more actual correction and critique, less fluff, and the talent pool was amazing. Loved all the new routines as well.

ETA - Emma - she's a trooper. I wish she'd stayed a year and could've been point. 

Yes, Yes, and yes!  Also Emma always keeps her figure and they can just slide her in like she never left.  I love that!

[MyFavShows]

Re: Kyndall vs. Kelsey - from the footage shown, IMO there was very little (if any) evidence that Kyndall was struggling - all CMT could drudge up were a few shots of her slightly behind count or not being sharp, but it seemed w/ Kelsey they had abundance of footage where she was completely lost and not going full out - even last night's show had a footage of her making obvious mistakes.   Even Amy had a much better grasp of the choreo at the end than Kelsey from what was shown.

Yuko they show one shot of her messing up the entrance - but wait, that was "okay" since it was her first time (haha - like they give anyone else a pass like that) - and then one shot of her doing it better and now she is amazing and deserves to be on the team.  Give me a break!

[Moxiejan]

For me, these cuts were especially tough because Amy & Kyndall were just yanked out of the rehearsal without even a chance to wave goodbye. The other cuts at least got hugs in the parking lot. Makes me wonder how many of the girls actually realized they were gone when the team announcement was made.

[MissKrisPcola]

Dang, they just cut right to the chase, didn't they?? Thanks for making me cry at 7 in the morning, MTT!! GAH! ?

Amy's cut was way tougher than I expected.. man, I feel for her. I feel for any girl that goes through this process! Seriously. Something to be proud of no matter what ?

ETA: Kelsey is so flippin pretty. It's not just her looks, it's her demeanor too. In all of her talking heads this season she has been great. Her face recalling the bacon comment last week cracked me up!

Edited October 14, 2016 by MissKrisPcola

[woodscommaelle]

l don't know why I'm always surprised by this, but I am:  when the girls take off their boots, they all have different socks on.  I realize they can't be seen, but with everything else having to be exactly perfect, you would think they'd ask that only white socks (or whatever color) were worn.

I love this show and I'll miss it.  But now I can cancel that channel and save some money on my cable bill.

Amy is so pretty.  I love her.  So happy she made another team.

That hip-hop routine is my all-time favorite.

Little OT:  I don't watch football.  Ever.  Do they ever mess up during games or is it not shown?  Because they have to, right?  Just curious.

Edited October 14, 2016 by woodscommaelle

[Guest]

I don't have a problem with Tasha leaving her daughter behind for training camp. I'm sure they occasionally came and visited her. Her daughter was in her snapchats quite a bit during the summer so I assume they were in Dallas a lot. 

So glad my favorites all made it. 

Amy's cut was hard to watch in more ways than one. 

[MissKrisPcola]

@woodscommaelle I totally didn't realize that Amy made GSW! That's AWESOME! Super happy for her. I did see that Jaz is gonna be on The Bach this next season, though! I mention that since she was a GSW cheerleader too. All the pics I've seen of her on that team blew me away, she looks beautiful. 

And the hip hop routine has gotta be one of my absolute favorites ??

@heatherrrrz I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thought Amy's cut was downright painful. I swear I thought I saw Kelli getting a little misty-eyed too.

[Beana8]

I can't believe they cut Kyndall but kept Kelsey.  I'm surprised they didn't focus on Selena at all.  She came back from last year and made it this year.  Not even a short interview.  I have more to say, but it's spoiler related.  

[kacesq]

I rewatched this am because I missed the first few minutes so it was my first time seeing Amy's cut. That was so harsh. I don't know, I like Kelsey, she's gorgeous but she struggles at time but imo Amy was just as gorgeous so I don't quite understand why Amy wasn't deemed "coachable" as well. I would've kept Amy over Yuko. Speaking of, is the final squad 37? I wonder if they went with that number because of Yuko's questionable visa status.

I love this silly show. I sometimes roll my eyes at the girls talking so earnestly about this being their dream, the most important day of their lives, etc. yet I'm the one getting teary eyed when the team is announced.

I do wish we saw more of the vets. We barely saw Robyn and she's one of my faves.

Also, Kelli with the "international media is here"  regarding the ceremonial opening of The Star. Really Kelli? I'm in the states and didn't see coverage of it but other countries were covering it? is the opening of a practice facility that big a deal?

[mardo4]

11 minutes ago, Beana8 said:

I can't believe they cut Kyndall but kept Kelsey.  I'm surprised they didn't focus on Selena at all.  She came back from last year and made it this year.  Not even a short interview.  I have more to say, but it's spoiler related.  

Selena IMO is passable on looks and also like Amy very short which is always a boots issue.  I think they did not focus on her because there would be too many comparing her to Auto Amy who the viewers love and adore and has a great DCC face.

[tobeyoungagain]

2 hours ago, RazzleberryPie said:

Besides Kelli and to some extent Judy, Charlotte has pull on who makes it and obviously if Jerry Jones wants his dog in the team, they'll develop a canine uniform. I think CMT has input on who gets into camp and who is featured, but final team, no so much.

Kyndal handled her cut with a lot of grace. She was a messy dancer, but they kept her way too long. 

Amys cut was just sad, I get why they cut her, but still so sad.

Tasha - if your daughter is your first priority you don't leave her for six weeks with your new husband and parents for cheerleader tryouts. Grow up. You're not leaving her to go to war or to put bread on the table. You're leaving her to shake your butt in skimpy shorts  for almost no pay. your own need for attention is more important than parenting your own child.

Right now did everyone relocate to Dallas or does she still leave her daughter in Utah and visit on the weekends?

I'm over Tasha. 

Overall this season was better than the last few. We did see more dancing and more actual correction and critique, less fluff, and the talent pool was amazing. Loved all the new routines as well.

ETA - Emma - she's a trooper. I wish she'd stayed a year and could've been point. 

Trrrruuuth sista!  So over Tasha and I can't believe she made the team and is considered a good role model for little girls???