2019 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp Spoilers

[Jennv]

1 minute ago, SmpIsimon said:

You have to ask yourself when was the last time that Shelley (as opposed to someone else) weighed them.  Also, does "on target" mean they were below their contract weight or that they were making progress toward that weight?   All in all, I think Shelley was being very careful in how she answered that question.  I was told that two vets are on WW and have been since the beginning of training camp.

Well inquiring minds want to know

my guess is Maddie and Ashley 

[JerseyGirl]

If Maddie has been on WW, why in the hell is she one of the points?

[Lexusprincess]

I think it's very sad that these girls are waiting for the last cut.  That has to be terrible.  I do not know enough about their dancing to make an educated comment on who goes home.  Julia seemed to be well liked that she got the IHOP send off.  

Lily looks stressed but when she was on the dance floor did a great job.  Considering she got blindsided last year, I feel sorry for her.  

VK is doing much better this year.  She looks great.  For all who point to her slip and fall at prelims, I just watched show group audition last year and Jalyn landed on her butt at that auction and made show group.  

We've had a lot of vague hints and innuendos.  Time will tell on who goes home.  I am rooting for all of them knowing there will be a cut.  I hope they choose well. Christina has never been my fav but I would hate to see a vet go home the last day.

[Jennv]

1 minute ago, JerseyGirl said:

If Maddie has been on WW, why in the hell is she one of the points?

Kashara spent time on WW too 

[JerseyGirl]

I am also curious as to why Gina’s sister didn’t go through try-outs, especially now when I see Gina didn’t get point or triangle. Hmmmm.....

[UnicornKicksBack]

5 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

You have to ask yourself when was the last time that Shelley (as opposed to someone else) weighed them.  Also, does "on target" mean they were below their contract weight or that they were making progress toward that weight?   All in all, I think Shelley was being very careful in how she answered that question.  I was told that two vets are on WW and have been since the beginning of training camp.

On target is so vague. Could mean nobody in WW or could mean every single one are and on target to meaning goals. WW varies week to week not like they are on forever or get off so never again. 

3 minutes ago, JerseyGirl said:

If Maddie has been on WW, why in the hell is she one of the points?

Wouldn’t be the first to be in WW.

2 minutes ago, Jennv said:

Kashara spent time on WW too 

So did JennK

Sorry but I think Lily is gorgeous just thinner/toned more this year and it shows in her face but still cute.

God forbid she post a pool pic with no makeup or filter and suddenly gets crucified bc we need to pick on somebody for the last cut.

i hope you make it Lily and you look like a baby Jordan Chanley who was a beauty queen. 

[JerseyGirl]

3 minutes ago, Lexusprincess said:

VK is doing much better this year.  She looks great.  For all who point to her slip and fall at prelims, I just watched show group audition last year and Jalyn landed on her butt at that auction and made show group.  

We've had a lot of vague hints and innuendos.  Time will tell on who goes home.  I am rooting for all of them knowing there will be a cut.  I hope they choose well. Christina has never been my fav but I would hate to see a vet go home the last day.

VK fell out of her turn. That is dancing 101 that she does not grasp, no way should you compare VK’s slip to Jalyn’s fall. 

[HowdeeDo]

I think Lily is an unfortunate victim of the Texas Blonde Syndrome- over bleached and over tanned. Add that with bad makeup and hair styling and it's tragic. 

Edited August 14, 2019 by HowdeeDo

[go4luca]

I like Lily and now I'm pulling for her even more.  The girls seem to really like her.  There must be a reason.

[AAT]

10 minutes ago, Jennv said:

Kashara spent time on WW too 

When Kashara first tried out, she was quite a bit heavier, especially in the hip area. You can tell she has the tendency to be overweight if she didn't watch it. I'm sure that was part of her struggle with retiring. It has to be incredibly difficult to keep your weight at a point that isn't natural for you, for that long. Just my guess. 

[AndIOop]

6 minutes ago, HowdeeDo said:

I think Lily is an unfortunate victim of the Texas Blonde Syndrome- over bleached and over tanned. Add that with bad makeup and hair styling and it's tragic. 

Agreed! I think she’s attractive looking, just needs her look changed up a bit. Figure out the right foundation and what makeup flatters her face. 

But she seems like a really sweet girl, and all the current DCC’s really seem to like her. I’m pulling for her!

[PrincessLeia]

10 minutes ago, UnicornKicksBack said:

On target is so vague. Could mean nobody in WW or could mean every single one are and on target to meaning goals. WW varies week to week not like they are on forever or get off so never again. 

Wouldn’t be the first to be in WW.

So did JennK

Sorry but I think Lily is gorgeous just thinner/toned more this year and it shows in her face but still cute.

God forbid she post a pool pic with no makeup or filter and suddenly gets crucified bc we need to pick on somebody for the last cut.

i hope you make it Lily and you look like a baby Jordan Chanley who was a beauty queen. 

I hope Lily makes it as well, and I didn’t mean to be rude about her face. People keep giving her a difficult time and I was trying to explain what it could be. I personally think it’s a makeup thing. If she gets cut again on the last night, Kelli seriously has no soul. 

[HowdeeDo]

Lily reminds me of Kelsi Reich, and I LOVED that girl. I hope she makes it too, just fix her look. :(

[TB12]

1 hour ago, OopseeDaisy said:

This screams Tara. Her cut was always the most confusing, as they portrayed her as the rock star her rookie year, but then show one clip of her messing up and she's done-zo. 

How many clips have we seen or Christina and Savannah screwing up? Tea. 

Tara’s cut broke my heart the way I saw it it came out of left field she seemed stunned, I was so upset for her & still am she seemed like a doll & a great teammate, sigh... 

[DanceProf]

9 hours ago, pisces125 said:

It is so sad the retiring vets post doesn't include Gabby. Must be so upsetting to be cut as a vet.

I about died when Selina was cut after two years on the squad.  I get that she struggled with weight but she was a lovely woman, strong dancer, and great ambassador.  She was also well liked in the locker room and didn't seem to get caught up in drama.  I saw her at Orangetheory fitness after she was cut and was just thinking "damn, if this is overweight then we are all doomed."  It bothers me more when it just seems so inconsistent with TPTB on how hard they choose to be on any given person and who they give a "pass" to and who they don't.

Same with Malena.  Based on what I saw on the show last week, she should have not even gone into finals at all.  I mean, memory was her worst issue in TC last year and here she was already effing up the 64 count choreography in semis.   There were other candidates who should have been given a chance at finals.  

I'm a long time reader and just started posting a bit.  One thing I just now realized is that I was an incoming freshman dance major at UNT when Shelly (nee Boston) Bramhall was a senior!  She was in training camp the summer I first met her.  I remember her being a petite, confident, clean dancer.  I always wanted to audition but I'm barely 5 feet tall and several people I knew who were DCCs said my chances of making the team were pretty slim given my lack of height.  

Question:  Has a vet ever come back the next year AFTER being cut at finals or from training camp and re-made the team?  

Edited August 15, 2019 by DanceProf

[go4luca]

45 minutes ago, tacosandtequila said:

I agree!! But I doubt they would a 3-year as point over 4-5 years!

Why not?  Didn't they do so already?  It shouldn't rely on seniority.  It should have to do with who has strong dance skills in the DCC style and the sparkle to sell it.

[TB12]

50 minutes ago, JerseyGirl said:

I love my team, rivals New York Giants, and we don’t have a cheer squad so I follow the DCC but would never root for DC to win. 😝

Haha, love me some DCC but it’s Patriots Nation for me no DC loyalty...

[Weeklydcc]

34 minutes ago, Jennv said:

Well inquiring minds want to know

my guess is Maddie and Ashley 

You mean tiny Ashlee?

[Jazzmom]

11 minutes ago, TB12 said:

Tara’s cut broke my heart the way I saw it it came out of left field she seemed stunned, I was so upset for her & still am she seemed like a doll & a great teammate, sigh... 

It was a mixture of Kitty too.   Tara did not look glam during rehearsals and she landed on her butt during show group auditions and her body did not look good on that landing. I wasn’t too surprised but it seems Kelli zeroed in on her because of Kitty.  This scenario also led to another vet getting upset because a comment was made about her hair.  These factors and I believe Kitty trying anything to make an extra slot last year led to Tara getting let go..

Edited August 14, 2019 by Jazzmom

[scorpio1031]

5 minutes ago, DanceProf said:

Question:  Has a vet ever come back the next year AFTER being cut at finals or from training camp?  

I know Erica Perry is one.

[Jazzmom]

17 minutes ago, HowdeeDo said:

Lily reminds me of Kelsi Reich, and I LOVED that girl. I hope she makes it too, just fix her look. 😞

Her look this year is more ashen.  She needs warm toned makeup and not ashen colored hair. 

[veronicamers]

11 minutes ago, TB12 said:

Haha, love me some DCC but it’s Patriots Nation for me no DC loyalty...

So I have no allegiance to any team and don't really care about sports (football or otherwise) at all. I'm purely here for the dancing.

I actually have a lot of issues with the NFL and my hometown franchise (Washington) so I do sometimes feel hypocritical for being so into a show that's wrapped up in all that. Like, am I part of the problem? Long story short, it's complicated. 

[GeorgiaPeach11]

18 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Why not?  Didn't they do so already?  It shouldn't rely on seniority.  It should have to do with who has strong dance skills in the DCC style and the sparkle to sell it.

I was going to say the same thing. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Jenn Amburn beat out a few senior vets for point?

[SingleMom9]

If they were practicing 4 hours ago (based on Molly’s video) do we potentially have a final cut?? 👀 or am I wishful thinking

Edited August 14, 2019 by SingleMom9

[scorpio1031]

1 minute ago, GeorgiaPeach11 said:

I was going to say the same thing. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Jenn Amburn beat out a few senior vets for point?

Crystal T was point in her 3rd year.  And Elizabeth Davis was in her 2nd or 3rd year?  

[GeorgiaPeach11]

1 minute ago, scorpio1031 said:

Crystal T was point in her 3rd year.  And Elizabeth Davis was in her 2nd or 3rd year?  

Do you know what year JennA got point. I think it was her 3rd season???

[scorpio1031]

4 minutes ago, GeorgiaPeach11 said:

Do you know what year JennA got point. I think it was her 3rd season???

4th.  I have to go by tv seasons:)  Holly was 9 and 10.  Jenn was 11.  Kash was 12 and 13.

Edited August 14, 2019 by scorpio1031

[GeorgiaPeach11]

5 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

4th.  I have to go by tv seasons:)  Holly was 9 and 10.  Jenn was 11.  Kash was 12 and 13.

Really?? JennA was only on the team 4 years and I would of bet a bowl of frosted flakes that she was point for 2 season..or is my memory miserably failing me.. LOLOLOLOL

Edited August 14, 2019 by GeorgiaPeach11

[scorpio1031]

Just now, GeorgiaPeach11 said:

Really?? JennA was only on the team 4 years and I would of bet a bowl of frosted flakes taht she was point for 2 season..or is my memory miserably failing me.. LOLOLOLOL

Well, considering we saw her more as a spokesperson than we did Holly A, I'm not surprised that it seems like longer.

[Sister Tab]

1 hour ago, AndIOop said:

Browns fan over here 🙋🏼‍♀️ But I stumbled across the DCC somewhere around season 7 and I’ve been hooked ever since! 

Our stuffed animal sheep dog is a HUGE Cleveland Browns fan because of the Dawg Pound.  It's a VERY long and complicated story!  :)

[HideyYall]

IMHO, it isn't about "the look" anymore.  I mean, if they thought any of them didn't have the DCC look, why would they wait and cut them last?  If they knew they didn't have the look they were looking for and still kept them, that would make no sense.  It all comes down to the best dancer and best teammate at this point.  JMHO

[go4luca]

21 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

Crystal T was point in her 3rd year.  And Elizabeth Davis was in her 2nd or 3rd year?  

Wasn't Kash given point her 3rd year and carried on into her 4th?

[scorpio1031]

1 minute ago, go4luca said:

Wasn't Kash given point her 3rd year and carried on into her 4th?

Wow!!  It's funny how none of us have thought of that more recent example:)  Considering all the fuss about it

[Holly85]

27 minutes ago, SingleMom9 said:

If they were practicing 4 hours ago (based on Molly’s video) do we potentially have a final cut?? 👀 or am I wishful thinking

Those were clips from last nights Practice 

[dccdancefan]

1 hour ago, Tootie said:

Here's Lily before and after the "DCC Team of Experts" got a hold of her last year...  

I think she looks great,  fresh and vibrant.  I agree with whoever posted earlier possibly her makeup was light or she had on sunscreen to give her a washed out look.  I don't get any of the negative vibes others do.  Kudos to her for coming back after being blindsided last tc and for being so well liked by the vets.  rooting for her! 🤞🏼

[pinkandsparkly13]

2 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

Wow!!  It's funny how none of us have thought of that more recent example:)  Considering all the fuss about it

Right? Lol and she kept it over 6th year Jenna for good reason I guess. And wasn't Jinelle still there and she was a 5th year when Kash was a 3rd? Were there any other 5th years that year? Lacey was a 4th year. So she got it over all them. Idk about Jenn A, but I'm sure there were more senior vets that didn't get it. 

[HideyYall]

Do the team leaders or anyone on the last year's squad get a say so in who is selected?  I mean, do they get stickers to place?

[scorpio1031]

Just now, dccdancefan said:

I agree with whoever posted earlier possibly her makeup was light or she had on sunscreen to give her a washed out look.  

I'm allergic to regular sunscreen, and have to use the mineral ones, which are heavy on zinc oxide.  You have to make sure it's been rubbed in thoroughly, and even then you have that whitish cast to your skin.  

4 minutes ago, pinkandsparkly13 said:

Right? Lol and she kept it over 6th year Jenna for good reason I guess. And wasn't Jinelle still there and she was a 5th year when Kash was a 3rd? Were there any other 5th years that year? Lacey was a 4th year. So she got it over all them. Idk about Jenn A, but I'm sure there were more senior vets that didn't get it. 

Jinelle was the only 5th year.  Lacey was the only 4th year.  When Jenn was point, Jenna, Danielle and Jessica were the 5th years.  This year, Amy is the only 5th year.  You do have to respect the ones who can make it back year after year, battling against the newbies:)

Just now, HideyYall said:

Do the team leaders or anyone on the last year's squad get a say so in who is selected?  I mean, do they get stickers to place?

Group leaders got stickers last year.  I can't remember what ep it is, but you see them talking about their choices.

[scorpio1031]

@HideyYall  It's episode 11 in season 13, only a few minutes in - if you are able to watch old seasons, that is:)

I still find it interesting that the year VK tries out, Kelli switches it up and has other people give out stickers.  That way the decision was not 100% hers.

[HideyYall]

8 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

@HideyYall  It's episode 11 in season 13, only a few minutes in - if you are able to watch old seasons, that is:)

I still find it interesting that the year VK tries out, Kelli switches it up and has other people give out stickers.  That way the decision was not 100% hers.

Probably because she didn't want to piss Tina off.  That way Kelli could say that it was not just her own decision- it was a collective group decision

[TeacherWoman]

2 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

They wait until the last day to make it more dramatic for the show.  Again, the show drives everything at this point, and the girl's feelings are just pawns in the ratings game.  I've heard that some of the vets who have been cut during training camps in the past likely wouldn't have been cut had it not been for the show-- they just thought it'd make for great TV to see vets getting called in and dismissed.

The reply toward TPTB that came to mind as I read this ends with "and the horse they rode in on".   If they did, in fact, cut vets just for ratings they are creating a whole lotta bad for karma to come even out on them.

[HideyYall]

1 minute ago, TeacherWoman said:

The reply toward TPTB that came to mind as I read this ends with "and the horse they rode in on".   If they did, in fact, cut vets just for ratings they are creating a whole lotta bad for karma to come even out on them.

That is really pathetic.  Today's world is such a sad state of affairs.  Nobody does anything anymore because it is the right thing to do.  People are quick to judge people because they think "they signed up to be judged".  Honestly, I know for a fact MANY (if not, MOST) wish CMT would go away.  These girls just want to dance.  Nobody wants to be possibly set up to be sent to tears on national tv.  

[HideyYall]

5 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

That is really pathetic.  Today's world is such a sad state of affairs.  Nobody does anything anymore because it is the right thing to do.  People are quick to judge people because they think "they signed up to be judged".  Honestly, I know for a fact MANY (if not, MOST) wish CMT would go away.  These girls just want to dance.  Nobody wants to be possibly set up to be sent to tears on national tv.  

It could be the reason so few are trying out in comparison to year's past.  How humiliating it would be to be scrutinized of EVERY LITTLE THING every single time you get shown on the tv by viewers, work your ass off, and then be cut at the very end for everyone in America to watch you cry.  No way in hell would I ever sign up for that.

[ShellyB]

2 hours ago, SmpIsimon said:

You have to ask yourself when was the last time that Shelley (as opposed to someone else) weighed them.  Also, does "on target" mean they were below their contract weight or that they were making progress toward that weight?   All in all, I think Shelley was being very careful in how she answered that question.  I was told that two vets are on WW and have been since the beginning of training camp.

FTLOG...I weighed them about two weeks ago, before I left and three other times before then, not that it is anyone’s biz. Target means target. There’s hardly a TC season that doesn’t start with a few extra pounds, who knows why. But, it only takes a sit down to address and it’s fixed. Most of the time, they are already aware. They each have their own specific weights that they need to maintain and my last weigh in, they were all golden! 

[FutureDCC]

Is anyone actually going to miss Jessika? I honestly forgot about her until the retirees speeches/most recent post. I feel like she was the ultimate blender. Not a great dancer, not super attractive, no personality (I did meet her in person a few times). I'm shocked she was able to stay on the team for so long. Wasn't it rumored on here that she had an "in" with the Jones family or Charlotte and that's why she stuck around? 

[aimeelou625]

2 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

It could be the reason so few are trying out in comparison to year's past.  How humiliating it would be to be scrutinized of EVERY LITTLE THING every single time you get shown on the tv by viewers, work your ass off, and then be cut at the very end for everyone in America to watch you cry.  No way in hell would I ever sign up for that.

I think you are 100 percent correct!  After what happened with Dayton last year and how she was treated and edited, I bet a lot of the girls who saw that said Kelly knows her personally and look what happen with her. 

[HideyYall]

About WW, I have a friend who is in perfect shape.  She is a lifetime WW member.  Although she looks great, she still goes to weigh in and to meetings because it simply keeps her focused and motivated.  I can't imagine what these girls eat in order to gain any weight.  Can you imagine how many calories they burn in practice each night?  How on Earth would one gain weight burning that many calories??

[chabelisaywow]

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What you see as cruel, Kelli sees as drama that could translate into higher ratings. It’s ALL about the reality show now, folks, which is the main reason for the decline in the team’s quality. 

lol then we are slowly creeping into "fake" and "contrived." I watch to see this supposed world class dancing..

Can someone tell me the page range that discusses Shelly's move? Thank you.

[kalibean]

18 minutes ago, HideyYall said:

About WW, I have a friend who is in perfect shape.  She is a lifetime WW member.  Although she looks great, she still goes to weigh in and to meetings because it simply keeps her focused and motivated.  I can't imagine what these girls eat in order to gain any weight.  Can you imagine how many calories they burn in practice each night?  How on Earth would one gain weight burning that many calories??

I always wonder that about my high school self...never ate breakfast, barely anything for lunch, worked out and did weights daily, 30 hours a week hustling at a retail job, bulimic...how on earth wasn’t I skinny? 

I ate like garbage. Tacos with tots and a bag of gummies when I worked at the mall. A “light” orange Julius that was probably packed full of calories. Mall food, man. Anyway, calories in, calories out. And as an adult? A bottle of wine isn’t all that hard to drink and has plenty of calories.  Liquid calories are so killer. Unless you’re only eating meat, veggies, and an occasional vodka soda, it’s easy to gain weight. Can’t always outrun a bad diet, even with a great metabolism. For as much garbage food (aka tasty) as Molly posts, I bet she eats pretty clean most of the time. 

And sometimes your body is just a stubborn asshole 🤷‍♀️ 

(But for real, NO MILKSHAKES VK.)

Edited August 14, 2019 by kalibean

[Bellisima08]

21 hours ago, Dallasfan said:

Here’s the article I referred to earlier. Please tell me I’m interpreting this wrong. I really want Kristen to make it. 

https://www.arlington.org/plan/blog/post/dallas-cowboys-cheerleader-at-50-insider-info-on-the-2019-dcc-auditions/

Oh my God! The writer called VK Olivia! I am ROTFL!! I bet this drove Tina & VK nuts! I almost want to suggest that we all start calling VK "Olivia" just to mess with them, but Olivia is too pretty a name for her! Veruca stands!