2019 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp Spoilers

[SmpIsimon]

Dance-wise, this is the weakest the team has been in a really long time. I hope they can turn it around next year, but I fear nothing will change as long as the team forms the basis of a reality television show. 

[PrincessLeia]

Based on what I’m watching, the only rookies who should’ve made this team are Julia, Victoria, Taylor, Chandi, Lisa and Amanda. They could’ve gone with a much smaller squad this year. Quite frankly unless Julia expressed something absolutely horrible during media day, NOTHING should’ve kept her off this team. Allowing Meredith and Kat to be a part of this team really cheapens the brand. Although I’d put Kat on the squad over Meredith. They are beautiful sweet girls but can’t do this. You could see how disappointed Kelli was when Charm kept saying Meredith doesn’t have it.

Edited September 7, 2019 by PrincessLeia
Added Chandi!!!

[nmvrn]

In the previews for show group auditions, Kelli looked surprised when Cheryl Burke said not this year. I get the feeling that Jalyn was having a bad day and was just out danced.

[MsTBGal]

I have a request...this is my first season on this forum, and I am probably the only person on this forum who is not on Twitter or who uses Instagram, so I am having some difficulty with all of the abbreviations.  I have figured out a few like IMO and TPTB, but if someone could please list some of the others (RBF, etc.) I would greatly appreciate it!!  Thank you in advance!!

[Holly85]

4 minutes ago, nmvrn said:

In the previews for show group auditions, Kelli looked surprised when Cheryl Burke said not this year. I get the feeling that Jalyn was having a bad day and was just out danced.

Omg Kelli’s face when she said that was like what !!

[njcate]

11 minutes ago, DCCdazzle said:

I have a request...this is my first season on this forum, and I am probably the only person on this forum who is not on Twitter or who uses Instagram, so I am having some difficulty with all of the abbreviations.  I have figured out a few like IMO and TPTB, but if someone could please list some of the others (RBF, etc.) I would greatly appreciate it!!  Thank you in advance!!

hi !

in my opinion 

the powers that be (Kelli, Judy and Charlotte)

resting b@tch face 

Private message (PM)

hope this helps!

[jlc]

20 minutes ago, DCCdazzle said:

I have a request...this is my first season on this forum, and I am probably the only person on this forum who is not on Twitter or who uses Instagram, so I am having some difficulty with all of the abbreviations.  I have figured out a few like IMO and TPTB, but if someone could please list some of the others (RBF, etc.) I would greatly appreciate it!!  Thank you in advance!!

iirc - if I remember correctly.

I am not on Twitter or Instagram either and it took me a while to figure out a lot of what is said on here too, so if i can help whenever, just let me know. 😊

[ElenaFR]

Saw the episode for a second time. Posting here because I don't want to let spoilers slip.

Random notes:

Amanda dances well. 

Surprisingly didn't notice VK in a bad way. She blended in nicely. 

Savannah is a great spokes person. Bottom tier dancer but I can see why they keep her. 

Bridget for point but first get her a new bra and top. I think she is photogenic and has a great vibe. Girl can dance.

Heather had a lot more sass and energy in the dance with the last guest. 

I agree that Amy needs to stop with the open mouth smile. Not attractive.

Still salty seeing Maddie's tummy knowing that Gabby was cut for the same tummy. 

We got to see a lot of Shelly in the episode. Love the glasses. 

[NMDD43]

11 hours ago, Tornado said:

I need a user name and password for the primary cable tv account holder, which isnt me, so i cant watch it on cmt.com

There should be an option to get a free 24 hr preview. If you don't see it, try clearing your cookies or using an incognito browser. I don't have cable and this is how i watch every week. 

[RedDelicious]

Madeleine M. reminds me of my Skipper doll with the flat feet, no waist and round face. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Tornado]

1 hour ago, NMDD43 said:

There should be an option to get a free 24 hr preview. If you don't see it, try clearing your cookies or using an incognito browser. I don't have cable and this is how i watch every week. 

I did the free 24hr preview to watch last weeks episode

[loveanddcc]

2 hours ago, nancy444 said:

Sorry for chiming in late...I'm a teacher, and got sidetracked with back-to-school stuff.

Anyway, the above quote is what I've been saying for several seasons now.  Kelli's "This is the strongest group we've ever had" hyperbole sounds like Chris Harrison over at The Bachelor: "...the most Dramatic. Season. EVER."

All you have to do is go back to the single-digit seasons and take a quick glance at the beautiful, talented, PHOTOGENIC rock stars that made up the majority of the squad to realize that Kelli is full of boloney.  We're not blind.  That caliber of girl simply isn't trying out anymore. 

Makes you wonder why... Is it more tempting for those girls to try to break into the business by becoming an IG influencer or something?  Auditioning for The Bachelor? It's certainly easier than going through the grueling demands of TC.

Back in early seasons, Kelli, Inc. had TOO MANY fabulous girls who would've made a great point, girls that ticked all the boxes, so to speak.  That's the very definition of "a good problem" (like "having too much money" or "being too thin").

Now their main problem for selecting point girl seems to be "You may choose ONE of the following: a strong dancer, someone with seniority and likeability, or a photogenic girl with plenty of aesthetic beauty."  You can't have all three.  (In some cases, not even two.)

Why?  Because none of the girls this year seem to be the whole package.  Maddi looks like a 15-year-old, Heather is very lovely but doesn't seem powerful, Amy is too stiff and cutesy-looking, and Gina and Lexie dance well but "aren't photogenic" (translation: need nose jobs).

NOT TRUE. The quality of dancer has gone UP, not down, and that has caused the mediocre dancers to stand out more. In the earlier seasons, all of the dancers were mediocre so they all looked like rockstars... the girls in the earlier seasons were prettier but had much less dance talent. Many of them were competitive cheerleaders. Now the squad is made up of mostly technically trained dancers. Anyways, it’s a comparison thing. You’re disappointed in the “weak dancers” bc we’ve now had girls like Holly P come through and show us what could be... but those past seasons... just no. In the earlier seasons, a girl without dance training had a very good shot of making the squad. I remember watching them and thinking those squads were not powerful or clean. There is much more punch and precision now. Anyways, it’s the fact that there is more range now due to some very talented dancers joining that makes the lesser dancers stand out. The sea of mediocre is gone. Sometimes it’s good to have a squad that’s all on the same level bc then no one stands out and even if it’s not perfect, everything looks “right” bc of everyone is doing the same thing. Now we have range. I’ve seen more talented dancers come through every year BC OF THE SHOW. They want the exposure. We didn’t get girls who had danced professionally in Hollywood or Vegas before like we do now. We also didn’t get as many college dance captains. The older squads were mostly Texas country bumpkins who went straight from high school and studio dance teams to DCC. Now we have college educated women who furthered their training on college pom squads, girls from other professional dance teams, and even girls who worked professionally in Hollywood. These girls would wipe the floor with the earliest squads. Perception is deceptive. Having such talented high caliber dancers come in has increased the range, making the mediocre dancers stand out. But those earliest squads... were 100% mediocre dancer, which is why it was less noticeable. 

[SmpIsimon]

23 minutes ago, loveanddcc said:

NOT TRUE. The quality of dancer has gone UP, not down, and that has caused the mediocre dancers to stand out more. In the earlier seasons, all of the dancers were mediocre so they all looked like rockstars... the girls in the earlier seasons were prettier but had much less dance talent. Many of them were competitive cheerleaders. Now the squad is made up of mostly technically trained dancers. Anyways, it’s a comparison thing. You’re disappointed in the “weak dancers” bc we’ve now had girls like Holly P come through and show us what could be... but those past seasons... just no. In the earlier seasons, a girl without dance training had a very good shot of making the squad. I remember watching them and thinking those squads were not powerful or clean. There is much more punch and precision now. Anyways, it’s the fact that there is more range now due to some very talented dancers joining that makes the lesser dancers stand out. The sea of mediocre is gone. Sometimes it’s good to have a squad that’s all on the same level bc then no one stands out and even if it’s not perfect, everything looks “right” bc of everyone is doing the same thing. Now we have range. I’ve seen more talented dancers come through every year BC OF THE SHOW. They want the exposure. We didn’t get girls who had danced professionally in Hollywood or Vegas before like we do now. We also didn’t get as many college dance captains. The older squads were mostly Texas country bumpkins who went straight from high school and studio dance teams to DCC. Now we have college educated women who furthered their training on college pom squads, girls from other professional dance teams, and even girls who worked professionally in Hollywood. These girls would wipe the floor with the earliest squads. Perception is deceptive. Having such talented high caliber dancers come in has increased the range, making the mediocre dancers stand out. But those earliest squads... were 100% mediocre dancer, which is why it was less noticeable. 

Sorry, but watch those early seasons again and you'll see just how much better they were then.  In those days, a dancers like VK and Christina would have NEVER made the team, and a dancer like Amy would have NEVER been made point.  It's sad how far they've fallen.

[DCCFanInKy]

@ShellyB - Thanks for answering all of our questions (no matter how stupid or odd they are!).  I was wondering, what is a typical schedule like on game days? Are the girls meeting at The Star to bus to the stadium or are they responsible for getting themselves to the stadium?  How far ahead of game time are the cheerleaders typically at the stadium?  Thanks again!

[MTTFan]

56 minutes ago, loveanddcc said:

NOT TRUE. The quality of dancer has gone UP, not down, and that has caused the mediocre dancers to stand out more. In the earlier seasons, all of the dancers were mediocre so they all looked like rockstars... the girls in the earlier seasons were prettier but had much less dance talent. Many of them were competitive cheerleaders. Now the squad is made up of mostly technically trained dancers. Anyways, it’s a comparison thing. You’re disappointed in the “weak dancers” bc we’ve now had girls like Holly P come through and show us what could be... but those past seasons... just no. In the earlier seasons, a girl without dance training had a very good shot of making the squad. I remember watching them and thinking those squads were not powerful or clean. There is much more punch and precision now. Anyways, it’s the fact that there is more range now due to some very talented dancers joining that makes the lesser dancers stand out. The sea of mediocre is gone. Sometimes it’s good to have a squad that’s all on the same level bc then no one stands out and even if it’s not perfect, everything looks “right” bc of everyone is doing the same thing. Now we have range. I’ve seen more talented dancers come through every year BC OF THE SHOW. They want the exposure. We didn’t get girls who had danced professionally in Hollywood or Vegas before like we do now. We also didn’t get as many college dance captains. The older squads were mostly Texas country bumpkins who went straight from high school and studio dance teams to DCC. Now we have college educated women who furthered their training on college pom squads, girls from other professional dance teams, and even girls who worked professionally in Hollywood. These girls would wipe the floor with the earliest squads. Perception is deceptive. Having such talented high caliber dancers come in has increased the range, making the mediocre dancers stand out. But those earliest squads... were 100% mediocre dancer, which is why it was less noticeable. 

Ummm I am not sure why dancers like Meredith or Kat made the team especially if there were so many quality dancers coming through that K&J could take their pic.  Meredith and Kat would have never made the team even as alternates. They are medicore at best.  After Charmin again, I have to agree with her assessment that the last three groups she looked at were awful and should have been cut -- my only disagreement with her - Kat, I never would have given her a sticker much less two.

On the other hand, given the obviously shrinking numbers showing up to try out means mathematically that fewer rock star dancers are showing up.  Shrinking numbers means less rock stars are auditioning and making the squad.  This explains, IMHO, why dancers like Kat and Meredith made the squad, why dancers like Christina are still on the squad and why Maddie is point.

Edited September 7, 2019 by MTTFan
clarity and run on sentences :)

[Newmanbritt]

13 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

Sorry, but watch those early seasons again and you'll see just how much better they were then.  In those days, a dancers like VK and Christina would have NEVER made the team, and a dancer like Amy would have NEVER been made point.  It's sad how far they've fallen.

I disagree. Editing on a show can make anyone look good(or bad), but we never saw these former “rockstar” teams on social media the way we do now so there isn’t even a fair way to compare. These girls now have a LOT more content and pictures and videos for people make judgments on, and I think these recent teams have held up very well in that.

But I do agree that will NEVER understand Amy at point when you have Caroline Bridget Ashlee Lexie Gina on your squad. WAKE UP KELLI AND JUDY

Edited September 7, 2019 by Newmanbritt

[ByTor]

10 minutes ago, SmpIsimon said:

Sorry, but watch those early seasons again and you'll see just how much better they were then.  In those days, a dancers like VK and Christina would have NEVER made the team, and a dancer like Amy would have NEVER been made point.  It's sad how far they've fallen.

I've been watching the earlier seasons way more than I should, and one thing I've noticed is that in the past the solos were much better than what we're seeing now.  There seemed to be a certain quality back then that just isn't present now.  More talent?  Maybe, but something is lacking.

[MTTFan]

On 9/5/2019 at 11:07 PM, go4luca said:

I love Charm. I admire that she worked hard and made a name for herself from a tough neighborhood.  I don’t see misery on the girls faces when learning her choreo.  I see focus and attention to detail.  

I agree with whoever said they like how she roots for underdogs.  I hope TPTB bring her back again.  She keeps it real and I find her refreshing and funny.

Not to mention she really knew her shit and played it for real.

1 minute ago, ByTor said:

I've been watching the earlier seasons way more than I should, and one thing I've noticed is that in the past the solos were much better than what we're seeing now.  There seemed to be a certain quality back then that just isn't present now.  More talent?  Maybe, but something is lacking.

The last two really good solos for me - Melissa (nerd) and Lacey

[CrazyMoon]

On 9/6/2019 at 5:45 AM, Kayce said:

Amber looks like a dark haired Gina in that picture....and WHY is Gina NOT in that picture is my question?  

Were they dancing in their groups and that wasn't Gina's group?

[MTTFan]

22 hours ago, Newmanbritt said:

I disagree. Editing on a show can make anyone look good(or bad), but we never saw these former “rockstar” teams on social media the way we do now so there isn’t even a fair way to compare. These girls now have a LOT more content and pictures and videos for people make judgments on, and I think these recent teams have held up very well in that.

But I do agree that will NEVER understand Amy at point when you have Caroline Bridget Ashlee Lexie Gina on your squad. WAKE UP KELLI AND JUDY

I agree about the editing and, if true, Charlotte should have a talk with CMT about why they are editing the show in such a way that it is giving the impression that less than "world class" dancers are making the squad and K&J are losing their collective minds.

If you assume bad editing, it explains why Kitty is not on this season given how badly her bias was on display last season.

PS - what 50+ woman goes by the name of "kitty?"   i mean no offense, but she doesn't look like a "kitty."

Edited September 8, 2019 by MTTFan

[CrazyMoon]

30 minutes ago, MTTFan said:

PS - what 50+ woman goes by the name of "kitty?"   i mean no offense, but she doesn't look like a "kitty."

It's the South....'nuf said.

[TB12]

14 hours ago, NMDD43 said:

Ladies and gents: here is your co-point

WHYYYYYY

I legit can't with Amy, I’m sure she’s a doll but I can’t figure out how she even made the team let alone now is the most senior vet talk about pastel she’s just so blasé even when she’s talking she puts me to sleep and that open mouth faux smile please make it stahp... 

[Amandared]

2 hours ago, Tornado said:

I did the free 24hr preview to watch last weeks episode

Use a different email. I’ve done it 3x so far 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Lily80]

6 hours ago, ClosetDCCFan said:

Shaina seemed quite sweet, and I love her coloring.  It’s painful knowing what’s coming there, and I wonder how much that will be addressed.  

I know I should go back and find the page that discusses this, but if anyone is willing to tell me a short version of what happened with Shaina, it would be much appreciated! Was she just cut on the last night, or is there more to it?

[Holly85]

3 minutes ago, Lily80 said:

I know I should go back and find the page that discusses this, but if anyone is willing to tell me a short version of what happened with Shaina, it would be much appreciated! Was she just cut on the last night, or is there more to it?

She was cut second to the last and her friends from college were killed in a helicopter crash 

[Lily80]

1 minute ago, Holly85 said:

She was cut second to the last and her friends from college were killed in a helicopter crash 

Oh my god! Poor baby. She is so beautiful and seems sweet on the show. That's horrible.

[Holly85]

2 minutes ago, Lily80 said:

Oh my god! Poor baby. She is so beautiful and seems sweet on the show. That's horrible.

I just hope for her own privacy and healing that it isn’t addressed on the show 

[Lily80]

5 hours ago, Opine said:

So, while I have no idea why Julia gets cut, I would take Lisa over Julia at this point based on my knowledge,  But I'd also take Julia over some that made it.

Amanda - While I am on a roll, I was not a fan, but that girl can dance.  Opinion officially changed!

I wonder if Julia is a Taylor from last season--maybe she said something dumb during the media training. I'm with you on Amanda.

[CrazyMoon]

1 minute ago, Holly85 said:

I just hope for her own privacy and healing that it isn’t addressed on the show 

Agree...

[Opine]

4 hours ago, DCCdazzle said:

I have a request...this is my first season on this forum, and I am probably the only person on this forum who is not on Twitter or who uses Instagram, so I am having some difficulty with all of the abbreviations.  I have figured out a few like IMO and TPTB, but if someone could please list some of the others (RBF, etc.) I would greatly appreciate it!!  Thank you in advance!!

Resting Bitch Face

[NMDD43]

2 hours ago, Tornado said:

I did the free 24hr preview to watch last weeks episode

14 minutes ago, Amandared said:

Use a different email. I’ve done it 3x so far 🤷🏼‍♀️

👆 what she said. Use a different email every week. Since I only have 1 email address, I literally make one up.

[TinyHands]

1 hour ago, SmpIsimon said:

Sorry, but watch those early seasons again and you'll see just how much better they were then.  In those days, a dancers like VK and Christina would have NEVER made the team, and a dancer like Amy would have NEVER been made point.  It's sad how far they've fallen.

There were consistently girls in early seasons who had “just started dancing”, or had only cheer experience. Kelly Jo, Loni Lindsay, Joanna Liad, Terri, Jasmine, and Jordan Chanley were not good dancers. 

[DaphJin]

2 hours ago, Tornado said:

I did the free 24hr preview to watch last weeks episode

29 minutes ago, Amandared said:

Use a different email. I’ve done it 3x so far 🤷🏼‍♀️

10 minutes ago, NMDD43 said:

👆 what she said. Use a different email every week. Since I only have 1 email address, I literally make one up.

There are sites where you can make a 10 minute email just for this purposes.

[Lily80]

2 hours ago, loveanddcc said:

n the earlier seasons, a girl without dance training had a very good shot of making the squad.

Yeah, I have to agree with this somewhat. I was re-watching the season with Carissa yesterday, and that girl could not dance. Chelsea couldn't dance either and actually made the team her first year. The list goes on and on.

1 hour ago, SmpIsimon said:

Sorry, but watch those early seasons again and you'll see just how much better they were then.  In those days, a dancers like VK and Christina would have NEVER made the team, and a dancer like Amy would have NEVER been made point.  It's sad how far they've fallen.

I thought Christina looked good last night though! *Source: Am not a dancer, don't know anything.

[Lexusprincess]

I am mystified how Kat or Meredith made this team.  They must really improve.

Lily and Kristen are not so great either.  I am a little surprised on Lily.  At times she looks good and at times not so much.  She is someone a makeover might help her.  She clearly has support from the team.  

[Pau84]

Rockstars of the single digit squads vs the trained dancers of the later years.

Who was better?

I think that the amount of untrained dancers in the squads is a clear indicator.

In the early seasons the amount of untrained dancers was much higher than now. Is this so bad? Is dancing ability so important?

The consequences we see before us with Amy as one of the point girls.

I say: give us untrained dancers!

[ByTor]

7 minutes ago, Pau84 said:

I say: give us untrained dancers!

I agree.  I don't get all the "you need technique classes," what they do is not technically difficult.  What they need IMO is people who can learn the routines and are fun to watch.  They had that in the past, it's like the fun is almost gone (again IMO).

[hathorlive]

16 hours ago, NMDD43 said:

Ladies and gents: here is your co-point

WHYYYYYY

Was this the girl whose rookie year she hit a sideways pose and K/J said something about flat as a pancake?  I mean, she looked like a 2x4? Or was it Christina?  Cause I'm thinking someone invested in after market DDs.

[MTTFan]

1 minute ago, hathorlive said:

Was this the girl whose rookie year she hit a sideways pose and K/J said something about flat as a pancake?  I mean, she looked like a 2x4? Or was it Christina?  Cause I'm thinking someone invested in after market DDs.

Christina has definitely had work done -- she's not the first, she won't be the last.

[TB12]

It looked to me during the Charm dancing did Gina have a nose job? I hope not but she looked different to me... 

[Mercurialsteph]

21 minutes ago, Pau84 said:

Rockstars of the single digit squads vs the trained dancers of the later years.

Who was better?

I think that the amount of untrained dancers in the squads is a clear indicator.

In the early seasons the amount of untrained dancers was much higher than now. Is this so bad? Is dancing ability so important?

The consequences we see before us with Amy as one of the point girls.

I say: give us untrained dancers!

Depends on what you prioritize looks or talent: I would rather cute girls who are great to amazing dancers than gorgeous girls who have no dance training. It’s a DANCE team. Dance talent should come first. 

[Pau84]

44 minutes ago, TB12 said:

It looked to me during the Charm dancing did Gina have a nose job? I hope not but she looked different to me... 

Gina had definitely something done and this became apparent during the swimsuit shoot.

40 minutes ago, Mercurialsteph said:

Depends on what you prioritize looks or talent: I would rather cute girls who are great to amazing dancers than gorgeous girls who have no dance training. It’s a DANCE team. Dance talent should come first. 

It depends on the definition! If it is a dance team, then yes, dance talent should come first. If it is something else, then not!

Edited September 7, 2019 by Pau84
Edited to add comment

[hathorlive]

So, just watched the latest episode.  I'm underwhelmed like everyone else.  Loved the Vet visit.  It's nice to see the girls use those ambassador skills. I did not think Kat and Meredith would be that bad.  Some times K/J harp on things that seem so petty.  But these two really seem to have issues all the way around.  If they wanted girls with a great look who were dance risk but were great communicators, why didn't you pick Malena?  I mean, these two don't seem to dance as well, they have the same memory errors.  So why are they giving people chances this year when they didn't last year?  

As for trained technical dancers...I don't see those skills making the team more interesting or better visually.  No one is doing advanced skills on the turf.  Why not go after girls who can project and are powerful pom dancers, since that is the majority of what they do?  

So confusing.  And while I think leggings should be outlawed in public, man, Shelly B. looked super tone in tonight's episode.  She gets the "most likely" to still fit in the uniform award.  I wonder if tryouts had been an 8 week long process back in the day, how many DCCs would not have made the team?  J/K?????

[TeacherWoman]

16 hours ago, Agent Gully said:

I noticed that Kashara had gained a bit of weight when shown tonight. (and good for her, she looks great to me). Maybe she will eventually take over for Melissa R.?

I think CMT is sitting on a goldmine when it comes to KaShara and don't realize it.

She would be fantastic as the mentor (a la Melissa R.) in a show about women who move to Dallas long before DCC auditions so they can participate in the plethora of power pom dance classes offered in the area.  And the dancers should truly be fish-out-of-water in Dallas, like the RoadtoDCC girl who moved from Wisconsin/Minnesota/Michigan/somewhere nortth.

Not only would KaShara's down-home demeanor be perfect as the DCC alumnus who helps, but CMT has a built-in audience already.  She was a fan-favorite and I would guess many, many viewers of DCC: MTT would tune in to a show with KaShara.

And for the record, I am not KaShara's cousin.  Or best friend.  Or know her in any way.  

Edited September 7, 2019 by TeacherWoman
Didn't mean for Julia's car wreck to be in this post.

[pinkandsparkly13]

Well certainly those girls could dance a little bit. Even if they made a lot of mistakes during a routine, they could follow it somewhat. That doesn't amount to they can't dance. Otherwise they wouldn't have made it past prelims or semis. Now I can't dance. I couldn't follow a choreographed routine to save my life. Try to teach me the routine they learn at semis and you'd see a person who can't dance. Lol. I think even the girls who make it to semis can dance even if they mess up and don't make it past that round. The majority of them are able to pick up the choreography and do it. But I guess you could say some of those girls can't dance. Idk

And I think they just need people that can nail the DCC style and look good on the field. Lots of technically trained dancers haven't made the team their first year trying out or ever. You've got to be able to do that. It's nice to see the girls that are good at every kind of dance, but not all of them do all that. 

[Jennv]

I hope Ashlee or Bridget is point next year. I swear if Maddie stays and is point again I will die a little inside.

[Law Mom]

The old days of pretty non-dancers doing simple choreography is over. Back then the dances were more strutting around with a big smile than what they do today. If the DCC did this show from 2003 today they would be a laughing stock. It's like an elementary school dance recital except with worse technique.

[Lolfordays]

2 hours ago, Lily80 said:

Oh my god! Poor baby. She is so beautiful and seems sweet on the show. That's horrible.

And she was not permitted to leave training camp for the funerals.

2 hours ago, Lily80 said:

I wonder if Julia is a Taylor from last season--maybe she said something dumb during the media training. I'm with you on Amanda.

Julia works for a network in direct competition with the NBC affiliate the Cowboys have a deal with. They were never putting her on the team.

we will however be stuck with Meredith Lind appearances until that deal changes.

[TeacherWoman]

4 minutes ago, Law Mom said:

The old days of pretty non-dancers doing simple choreography is over. Back then the dances were more strutting around with a big smile than what they do today. If the DCC did this show from 2003 today they would be a laughing stock. It's like an elementary school dance recital except with worse technique.

I can say the high schools with strong dance teams in the DFW area have far more complex choreography than this.

[ByTor]

4 hours ago, MTTFan said:

PS - what 50+ woman goes by the name of "kitty?"   i mean no offense, but she doesn't look like a "kitty."

LOL I used to have a 70-something neighbor named Kitty...except she was super nice 🙂