All Past Seasons of the Late Lamented Show

[pinkandsparkly13]

I totally forgot about the office visit with Kaitlyn Larae in season 8 where Kelli said it should be her last night. Should have let her go! Ha she was saying all this stuff about her not being ready this year and that, but she kept her because she was so mesmerized by her beauty...ha. Her dancing wasn't good enough Kelli! I did think she was pretty though, and at least Kelli mentioned her getting check plusses from the other judges for her kicks and figure. 

[Pj3422]

Just curious, is there a contractual obligation that someone at the beginning of prelims gushes over how pretty and capable Kelli is?

[EricaShadows]

I think Kyndall, Taryn, and Truck Taylor are the two girls who really should have been brought onto the squad.  If the girls are good enough on their own (without being dragged to the end by Kelly despite their faults, i.e. memory mistakes, weight, etc.), then they should have been brought onto the squad for at least 1 year.  These girls had everything it takes to make the squad yet Kelli decided to tell them "Thanks, but no thanks" and drop them last second.  In fact, I think Brennan and Taryn should have been brought onto the squad that year and Christina should have been cut right before Canton instead of Brennan.

[CrazyMoon]

"Truck Taylor"...I'm assuming is Taylor Lowery...who at 18 was still too immature to be on the team (a hillbilly version of VK last year if you will). She complained about her makeover then used it to act out a little more. She was an organizational liability with her poor grammar and unfiltered comments. I wish she would have auditioned again though. With some polish she'd have been a great DCC.

[BlueSilver]

21 minutes ago, CrazyMoon said:

"Truck Taylor"...I'm assuming is Taylor Lowery...who at 18 was still too immature to be on the team (a hillbilly version of VK last year if you will). She complained about her makeover then used it to act out a little more. She was an organizational liability with her poor grammar and unfiltered comments. I wish she would have auditioned again though. With some polish she'd have been a great DCC.

I think they mean "I'm Barbie, not Gumby" Taylor with the low kicks. She raced cars/trucks and was a promo girl at NHRA drag races.

[dariafan]

7 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

The guy who tried out for the DCC last year, he has a side gig putting rhinestones on audition outfits.  They look so good!  If you have the skills yourself or a friend who can do that for you - save some money.

Or you get stuck coming to someone like me who charges 25 dollars an hour (true story) to do it 🙂

[scorpio1031]

1 minute ago, dariafan said:

Or you get stuck coming to someone like me who charges 25 dollars an hour (true story) to do it 🙂

Oh, I can believe it!!  Your time, your experience, and of course, the proper materials - that costs money if you want it done right.  I have one friend who does cakes on the side of her full time job.  Those cakes are beautiful and she charges a competitive fee, but of course, there are some who say "since we're friends, I thought...…"  

21 minutes ago, BlueSilver said:

I think they mean "I'm Barbie, not Gumby" Taylor with the low kicks. She raced cars/trucks and was a promo girl at NHRA drag races.

Well.......I always took it that she wasn't too serious about being on the squad with that comment.  Other girls worked hard to get their kicks to where they needed to be.  

2 hours ago, Pj3422 said:

Just curious, is there a contractual obligation that someone at the beginning of prelims gushes over how pretty and capable Kelli is?

How about at panel interviews this year when Meredith was asked who she considered to be a visionary?  Suck up city.

[ATLGirl]

2 hours ago, EricaShadows said:

I think Kyndall, Taryn, and Truck Taylor are the two girls who really should have been brought onto the squad.  If the girls are good enough on their own (without being dragged to the end by Kelly despite their faults, i.e. memory mistakes, weight, etc.), then they should have been brought onto the squad for at least 1 year.  These girls had everything it takes to make the squad yet Kelli decided to tell them "Thanks, but no thanks" and drop them last second.  In fact, I think Brennan and Taryn should have been brought onto the squad that year and Christina should have been cut right before Canton instead of Brennan.

In my head, I refer to Truck Taylor as “Dreams Crushed” Taylor. When they watched her that last time on the field, I thought her kicks were not bad at all. Her power and showmanship were great. I’d have taken her over “we can wake up her wow” Breelan. I feel like they took Breelan largely because Melissa had invested so much time in her. Not because she was actually any good. 

[MelissaMinion]

I’m watching the drama-filled Season 12 tonight, and I’m confused. Milan did not audition for show group because of her school priorities. BUT, when they were showing off to the country music singer, K&J had some members from show group get up and perform, and Milan was right there, dancing. 

Did anyone else notice that?

[pinkandsparkly13]

1 hour ago, MelissaMinion said:

I’m watching the drama-filled Season 12 tonight, and I’m confused. Milan did not audition for show group because of her school priorities. BUT, when they were showing off to the country music singer, K&J had some members from show group get up and perform, and Milan was right there, dancing. 

Did anyone else notice that?

I think everyone technically has to "audition" for show group, but not everyone wants to be considered. Like if they already have a full time schedule with work or school like Milan. If they don't have time for the extra performances or commitment to show group, they don't have to do it. But I guess they all have to audition? I'm not sure. 

[scorpio1031]

1 hour ago, MelissaMinion said:

I’m watching the drama-filled Season 12 tonight, and I’m confused. Milan did not audition for show group because of her school priorities. BUT, when they were showing off to the country music singer, K&J had some members from show group get up and perform, and Milan was right there, dancing. 

Did anyone else notice that?

They all "audition" whether they can do SG or not.  

[KickPretty]

Season 12.  What’s that bandage on Jenna’s right shoulder?  Was she injured?  I don’t remember.

I also need to begin Pluto time out, but not today 😂🤷🏽‍♀️

[ByTor]

11 hours ago, CrazyMoon said:

poor grammar

This reminded me of Kimber, the one who didn't show up to an appearance.  She told Kelli she emailed her, but Kelli did not receive an email, to which Kimber confessed "I told my boyfriend to send it, he doesn't do nuthin' all day."

10 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

10 hours ago, BlueSilver said:

I think they mean "I'm Barbie, not Gumby" Taylor with the low kicks. She raced cars/trucks and was a promo girl at NHRA drag races.

Well.......I always took it that she wasn't too serious about being on the squad with that comment.  Other girls worked hard to get their kicks to where they needed to be.  

I couldn't stand her.  "Nobody deserves to get their dreams crushed"  So everybody should just get whatever they want because it's their "dream"?

7 hours ago, KickPretty said:

Season 12.  What’s that bandage on Jenna’s right shoulder?

I don't recall that...I do recall a bandage on Simone's shoulder because she had a cortisone shot.

[DancingDina13]

15 hours ago, raindancer said:

I have always really loved Amy Simone....she is a total knockout, and she has grit and heart and would have been such a dedicated and beautiful DCC.  I’m still salty about her cut lol  I also really loved Kyndall.....she’s just adorable, and she has a great sense of humor and quick wit.  I loved her dedication and it broke my heart for her and Amy both when they were cut.  They’ll both always be DCCs to me

I agree, I loved them both too and think they would have been fine and great assets to the team. Amy’s cut was especially hard for me. So many guest judges complimented her and she stood out and just shined. How they took on Morgan, Breelan and dingbat Kaitlyn but passes on Amy and Kendall will always baffles me. Also how Kelli and Charlotte ate up Chelsea’s obviously super fake interview crap makes me gag yet Kelli was horrible to Ashley Paige thinking she was fake . Ugh eye roll ! 

[Kayce]

13 hours ago, EricaShadows said:

I think Kyndall, Taryn, and Truck Taylor are the two girls who really should have been brought onto the squad.  If the girls are good enough on their own (without being dragged to the end by Kelly despite their faults, i.e. memory mistakes, weight, etc.), then they should have been brought onto the squad for at least 1 year.  These girls had everything it takes to make the squad yet Kelli decided to tell them "Thanks, but no thanks" and drop them last second.  In fact, I think Brennan and Taryn should have been brought onto the squad that year and Christina should have been cut right before Canton instead of Brennan.

Yes...add Taryn to my list of TCC who I wish had made it.  I loved Taryn!

11 hours ago, ATLGirl said:

In my head, I refer to Truck Taylor as “Dreams Crushed” Taylor. When they watched her that last time on the field, I thought her kicks were not bad at all. Her power and showmanship were great. I’d have taken her over “we can wake up her wow” Breelan. I feel like they took Breelan largely because Melissa had invested so much time in her. Not because she was actually any good. 

I completely agree with you about Breelan...she should have never been on the team and I wasn't crazy about Taylor but would have taken her over Breelan.  

[Teriyaki Terror]

Kelly Jo from Season 2 reminds me of Danielle Barhold for some reason. 

Ugh, Melissa Rycroft for obvious reasons.

Ugh Natalie Woods. Ever since I watched her interview about paying NFL cheerleaders I want to throat punch her.

[ByTor]

@Teriyaki Terror, you talking about someone looking like someone and Natalie Woods reminded me of something I've been meaning to say.  Sine I've pretty much been watching season 1 nonstop on Pluto, I can't help but think that especially around the eyes Natalie looks an awful lot like Charlotte, to the point that I wonder if they're related.

[Kayce]

4 minutes ago, ByTor said:

@Teriyaki Terror, you talking about someone looking like someone and Natalie Woods reminded me of something I've been meaning to say.  Sine I've pretty much been watching season 1 nonstop on Pluto, I can't help but think that especially around the eyes Natalie looks an awful lot like Charlotte, to the point that I wonder if they're related.

You know ...I see what you mean...HMMMMMM!! 😛

[Teriyaki Terror]

5 minutes ago, ByTor said:

@Teriyaki Terror, you talking about someone looking like someone and Natalie Woods reminded me of something I've been meaning to say.  Sine I've pretty much been watching season 1 nonstop on Pluto, I can't help but think that especially around the eyes Natalie looks an awful lot like Charlotte, to the point that I wonder if they're related.

My mind just exploded.  

[PhillyFan]

2 hours ago, Kayce said:

Yes...add Taryn to my list of TCC who I wish had made it.  I loved Taryn!

Taryn was so cute! She would have been great.

[dariafan]

I feel bad for some of them that just get shown being lost.   Stop with trying to make storylines and show us the dancing.  Show us them working in their groups 

[lah715]

Watching on pluto TV - Jenna Brooks from season 6 that was cut for weight - should have been given a chance when she came back in season 11.  

I am thinking once you are voted out you really dont have chance to get back in 😞 

She was cut for weight not dance and she looked better and stronger than season 6 ... that is a shame and they took Briana a that had no hip hop or modern dance style because Kelli thought she was beautiful  ... seriously the girl never danced to modern music 

[pinkandsparkly13]

Omg Crystal Trevino's hair in season 3! Lol that was not a good look IMO. Although Kelli seemed to like it, she loved her appearance. 

[Kayce]

50 minutes ago, pinkandsparkly13 said:

Omg Crystal Trevino's hair in season 3! Lol that was not a good look IMO. Although Kelli seemed to like it, she loved her appearance. 

And Kathryn Dunn is crying....lol  

[scorpio1031]

Jordyn Ketchum still looks really good.  She's on the far right.

Edited September 19, 2019 by scorpio1031

[Opine]

2 hours ago, lah715 said:

Watching on pluto TV - Jenna Brooks from season 6 that was cut for weight - should have been given a chance when she came back in season 11.  

I am thinking once you are voted out you really dont have chance to get back in 😞 

She was cut for weight not dance and she looked better and stronger than season 6 ... that is a shame and they took Briana a that had no hip hop or modern dance style because Kelli thought she was beautiful  ... seriously the girl never danced to modern music 

Honestly, if she had worn a better bra I think they wouldn't have noticed the weight.  The girls just were too soft looking so you noticed the belly.  And, if she had made it I wouldn't be able to tell her from Lexie.  Talk about twinning!!!

[lah715]

1 minute ago, Opine said:

Honestly, if she had worn a better bra I think they wouldn't have noticed the weight.  The girls just were too soft looking so you noticed the belly.  And, if she had made it I wouldn't be able to tell her from Lexie.  Talk about twinning!!!

I was thinking the same thing .... at first I really thought she made it back in LOL!!!!

[MrsEVH]

2 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

Jordyn Ketchum still looks really good.  She's on the far right.

Is that Yoshiko from the 2006 squad? She looks great.

[Pksbena1]

1 hour ago, MrsEVH said:

Is that Yoshiko from the 2006 squad? She looks great.

Sure is! What a fun group of ladies...(Yoshiko, Kali, Jordan, Katy, and Jen) all from different seasons! Am I missing anyone? 

Edited September 19, 2019 by Pksbena1
Amended...

[MrsEVH]

2 hours ago, Pksbena1 said:

Sure is! What a fun group of ladies...(Yoshiko, Kali, Jordan, Katy, and Jen) all from different seasons! Am I missing anyone? 

Any idea who the other 3 are?

[Pksbena1]

On 9/17/2019 at 8:18 PM, KickPretty said:

Who is everyone’s favorite TCC that never made the squad and why? Aside from Meghan of course, for telling K&J where to go.  Haha

Mine was Karissa Laynea (or however you spell it).  I just thought she was adorable, I was sad she got cut.  I had always hope she would try out again.  I googled and looks like she’s a lawyer now and getting married 😁

Mine was Grace Sells....I think she was super talented, would of made a great ambassador, and worked her butt off w/Jay to slim down. She did everything they asked her to do and yet it wasn’t enough. I was sad for her. Think she would of made a great DCC! 

[Lily80]

Watching season 6 (I think?) now on Pluto, and saw a flash of Whitney, remembered how she went in black face to a Halloween party, and got pissed all over again.

[scorpio1031]

1 minute ago, Lily80 said:

Watching season 6 (I think?) now on Pluto, and saw a flash of Whitney, remembered how she went in black face to a Halloween party, and got pissed all over again.

She was in black face and Brooke and Kandi had darkened their skin - what a party:/

[Lily80]

6 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

She was in black face and Brooke and Kandi had darkened their skin - what a party:/

And when the show addressed it, she seemed defensive about it. Like, oh, I didn't know any better but I guess I should have. WTH!

[dariafan]

24 minutes ago, Lily80 said:

Watching season 6 (I think?) now on Pluto, and saw a flash of Whitney, remembered how she went in black face to a Halloween party, and got pissed all over again.

And this was after her 1 st year Interview where Kelli held up a picture asking if it were her or her twin .....  

Watching season 5 on Pluto and saw Miranda burns parker James whatever name she is going by now ... I thought she said the year Natalie woods actually was on the squad was the last year she was going to try.  

[scorpio1031]

13 minutes ago, dariafan said:

saw Miranda burns parker James whatever name she is going by now 

Still not as good as Jacqueline Louisa Brigitta Marta Gretl Liesl whatever whatever Bob.

[Pksbena1]

Can’t believe they cut Brittney Schram in Season 5...saying her dancing was ‘awkward.’ She makes the team the next year and then makes show group....love her attitude though...saying that being cut...she will not let that ‘define her.’

Sad they cut Mandy Correa too. She was beautiful too. 

Edited September 20, 2019 by Pksbena1
Amended

[Teriyaki Terror]

19 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

Jordyn Ketchum still looks really good.  She's on the far right.

Yoshiko!!!!

[Kayce]

1 minute ago, Teriyaki Terror said:

Yoshiko!!!!

She looks awesome 🙂 I wish she would have cheered more than one year. 

[Teriyaki Terror]

11 hours ago, dariafan said:

And this was after her 1 st year Interview where Kelli held up a picture asking if it were her or her twin .....  

Watching season 5 on Pluto and saw Miranda burns parker James whatever name she is going by now ... I thought she said the year Natalie woods actually was on the squad was the last year she was going to try.  

I really thought it was great seeing her (Miranda) jump for joy when Natalie's name was announced for TC. That's a good friend and teammate right there. 

[dariafan]

I like seeing them at a healthy weight.  And happy 

[ATLGirl]

1 hour ago, dariafan said:

I like seeing them at a healthy weight.  And happy 

YES! Kalli looks GORGEOUS. I was looking at her Instagram and her figure is to die for. She looks so happy with her husband and little girl. Glad she's doing so well.

[Holly85]

1 minute ago, ATLGirl said:

YES! Kalli looks GORGEOUS. I was looking at her Instagram and her figure is to die for. She looks so happy with her husband and little girl. Glad she's doing so well.

She has the cutest Little boy as well 

[MrsEVH]

3 hours ago, Teriyaki Terror said:

Yoshiko!!!!

Yoshiko was the one who suggested Yuko try out.

[ATLGirl]

12 hours ago, Pksbena1 said:

Can’t believe they cut Brittney Schram in Season 5...saying her dancing was ‘awkward.’ She makes the team the next year and then makes show group....love her attitude though...saying that being cut...she will not let that ‘define her.’

Sad they cut Mandy Correa too. She was beautiful too. 

It's always pretty clear that if Kitty marks you for 'special treatment' and unless you're a favorite like Morgan, your future is doomed. (cue "This will be your last night." music)

Fortunately, Brittney forged ahead and (wisely) took classes with Kitty and made it the next year. I always liked Brittney's goofy sense of humor and ability not to take herself too seriously.

[dariafan]

I’m so glad Vivian didn’t get the fan favorite vote the 2nd time 

[DancingDina13]

On 9/19/2019 at 10:25 PM, Lily80 said:

Watching season 6 (I think?) now on Pluto, and saw a flash of Whitney, remembered how she went in black face to a Halloween party, and got pissed all over again.

Yeah and she also was called out for some questionable pictures in her interview her rookie year. Wearing nothing but caution tape across her top and bottom.... it’s well known in the dance world in TX she was quite the wild party animal in her day before and during DCC. How she became a face of the brand with that rep and others like Ika who Kelli crucified for her fb pics and “girl last night” look I can’t figure her out. Wishy washy 

47 minutes ago, dariafan said:

I’m so glad Vivian didn’t get the fan favorite vote the 2nd time 

Me too. She had a look on her face of shock she didn’t get it. That girl got a big head by her second time trying out. I hate to say it but it’s shocking seeing how much weight she has gained since those days. 

[dariafan]

I’ve never seen where no one should have their dreams crushed was said..... yesh.   I felt some second hand embarrassment on that 1!

[ByTor]

9 hours ago, DancingDina13 said:

Ika who Kelli crucified for her fb pics and “girl last night” look

I don't know what the hell that even meant, especially since she said that about her hair.  I thought she was one of the prettiest TCCs ever.

9 hours ago, DancingDina13 said:

10 hours ago, dariafan said:

I’m so glad Vivian didn’t get the fan favorite vote the 2nd time 

Me too. She had a look on her face of shock she didn’t get it.

Well of course, it's a big shock when all your "fans" let you down.

Just now, dariafan said:

I’ve never seen where no one should have their dreams crushed was said..... yesh.   I felt some second hand embarrassment on that 1!

[MrsEVH]

17 hours ago, DancingDina13 said:

She had a look on her face of shock she didn’t get it. That girl got a big head by her second time trying out. I hate to say it but it’s shocking seeing how much weight she has gained since those days. 

She has lost and gained. I don't think she looks that bad. She's on the USA cheerleaders and wears a revealing uniform. If she was that big I don't think they would've chosen her.