I created reality blurred 22 years ago as a place to collect interesting links I found. From what Ive heard a handful have made a decsion to retire just havent came out on Social media and said it and there are some that are waiting to see what auditions will be like !! For this little-known cable show to continually improve its numbers each year is no small feat. The fact of the matter is that not a lot of past or current cheerleaders could have made the team over: I would have chosen Ashlinn and Tori over Alora-Rose and Sydney all day long. Most Disappointing Veteran Photo goes to Gina. Top 10 in looks on the current team, but I wouldn't put her in the top of all time. If I were Madeline S. I would be takingevery power pomclass I possibly could. Im Andy Dehnart, a writer who obsessively and critically covers reality TV, focusing on how its made and what it means. Outside people, as in people who dont belong to the FB group? I like how they featured each one of the group leaders at the end with what looked like their respective groups - it also got around the sticky issue of picking just one point like the 2019 reveal. I'm sure she's a great dancer, and I can't wait to see just how good all the rookies are, but I don't think she's anywhere close to a stunner like some seem to. And I remember when Bridget held point during the show a while back. We try to be mindful of giving all of the ladies their moments to shine when the opportunity arises, and really, they all deserve it! Editing remotely from home was surprisingly much more seamless than I thought it would be! 6. Heck, Madeline S. should have made the team LAST year (and Training Camp THIS year). Many cheerleaders have went on to appear in other reality shows, too. Sign In Sign Up Streams All Activity Home TV Shows Competitive Reality & Game Shows Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team Past Seasons S16 2021 Audition Speculation Site Update: New Default Theme Info Many of the other girls looked better here as well. The girls want a "real season" to be their last season - maybe. Probably the timing. How is it different for Ava? 5 years is enough. Facebook Watch video from Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team: 202K views, 2.6K likes, 721 loves . Disclaimer: This is a superficial post, since looks are a major topic right now. I'm awareI just don't get why people (in general, not targeted at anyone specific) are so cruelover looks after barely seeing pictures of them or even seeing them dance. Video of the Christmas show:https://instagram.com/stories/tyylerhunterr/2710855963178639901?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=copy_link. MAJOR spoilers. I do wonder how it is that "Scott the weatherman" actually knows her heart though. It was a bit sad not being able to be together (we all get along!) Its worse than the arms tossed over the head ones. While the DCC style of dance at its core is power pom, the ladies are often taught more emotional/lyrical styles of dance, as well. Tori, Ashlinn and Madeline S. should have made the team this year. The primetimer starter package is: Hate Victoria, Charlotte, Judy to enter and be accepted. The massive VK hate seems to have gone away but there are still little jabs here there - nothing major and most seem to stay out of it now. Try a different device. They are under-utilized and under-appreciated by TPTB, and I don't want to see them get treated like Brennan. I think I remember her saying she pushed the envelope on it. Not a big deal really, but they try to keep a lid on things until the show airs/the first game (although if you read the spoiler sections, we pretty much find out things as they happen). Super active and lots of information. I know what you want. As a strong #teamChandi girl I was really pissed about this. But I think if she doesnt improve her power, they wont give her a second season. Re: Another Option. There's nothing behind those eyes. All rights reserved. In a typical season, the show will premiere on TV before the show has finished filming, so it can be difficult for the producers and editors to predict who will be that seasons breakout characters, or who will make it far but ultimately get cut in the end. Be against everything CMT, Charlotte and Kelli do. Was Darian a strong rookie? All reality blurred content is independently selected, including links to products or services. If so, oh dear Dr. M, could you start with bringing us back Hannah, Brennan and Bridget? Reddit maybe is more "fan" oriented whereas PT enjoys the analysis of things a bit more. Seriously - Erin and Taylor look like they have had their legs clipped off in the team photo. Oh and on reddit it says Alora Rose also confirmed? Natalie works for cmt and it could be why she got to be on. While the show does cater more to viewers who are interested in dance-oriented programming, it still packs a lot of drama and fun into each season that can be appreciated by any fan of reality TV. Dez caught it. 2,915 following. Moreover, Forums Previously has yet to grow their social media reach, as it's relatively low at the moment: 42 Twitter mentions and 2 Google+ votes. I know she was injured in the dance off but that was not her best at all. Thanks for the explanation. She ended up making an account and addressing it on the board lol. You'll also find other people's insightful takes on reality TV in these pages, too. More posts from the DCCMakingtheTeam community. These forums aren't a great representation of public opinion. reality blurredis regularly updated with highlights from the world of reality TV: news and analysis; behind-the-scenes reports; interviews with reality TV show cast members and producers; and recaps and reviews ofreality TV showsincluding Survivor, The Amazing Race, The Mole, Big Brother, The Great British Baking Show, Shark Tank, Top Chef, Holey Moley, The Bachelor, Project Runway, Dancing with the Stars, and many more. Also, women who are cut from training camp and dont make the team one year often return to try again in following years. Rachel A. They are both good, but I think Tori has those little extras - the pop, the sharp moves. 20 hours ago. Also I don't see reddit as better or worse than PT. I think they could have made Ashlee'more prominentas a 4 year vet. And you know what? Hopefully we will have more of an idea of that before its time to re-audition! While the show is fun and often light-hearted, it does not come without criticism. That is surprising. 3 years ago. No drama intended. It distracts from discussion IMO. Whos the blonde rookie in Lexies group? I thought it might be fun to makepredictions about the rookie class. I'm actually going to try this myself. All rights reserved. I get that they are dragging out the final cuts for drama, but for years I've thought that was stupid as it prevents them from finalizing their positions until the last minute. Lol. It seems to be only the first/last show that every has to perform at if I remember rightly as formations seemed to change all the time in 2019! I used it whenever I went out with friends. 45.5K followers. Personally I hope she stays another year and makes the team with her buddy Tori who I believed got robbed this year. She was there at the 60th anniversary working. I like Armani at point! When one thinks of cult television, shows likeTwin Peaks, Freaks and Geeks, Party Down, and Doctor Who come to mind. Powered by Invision Community. Watching from an 'outsiders' perspective (as in not in the US) it seems like the US is in a bit of a shambles in terms of covid. omg do you have her insta? Her posts now backpedaling after her blasting them for comments that I know I have heard worst was not a good look. I don't think Lea is unpopular. I think this is the best one they've ever made. It's not bad at all. I believe that she was a bad group leader cause she violated the no travelling out of state policy. I would understand that better if it were a group of 4 rookies, but Chandi? The only drama is brought in from outside people. . Like Season 7 and 13? I hope that Ashlinn and Tori re-audition! The best tea I read from PT was the Mavs girls drama with Ashley H, Lisa, and Julia now that was good stuff. She also hosted CMTs Redneck Island. I find her dancing lackluster. This. The backpedaling is already too much. Copyright 2022 Snugglefish Media. Guys like that know that and exploit it. The Proud Family Revival Makes Great Strides in Autism Representation. They give it to interns or family to look after, who obviously have no idea. I hope she auditions againI cant remember if it was S14 or S13 but I want UCLA Katy to try out again too. With the ending of the Making the Team season, here is the place to discuss the new squad! Didn't buy it, never will. Make sure to zoom in in ever detail of the women their bodies (especially the ones you like). Mean girl type stuff with a mod who let it all happen. To tell you the truth, I only watched a portion of three episodes the whole 2020 season. PT doesn't seem as toxic as in the past. I like that they stuck with the white background instead of the clipped out transparent background that they did for last year's cameo photos. Natalie is a producer for the show and it could be why she got to be on. If she's holding on for Pro Bowl, my bet is her co-point is going to get that one. It was clear that she had taken time to work on her weaknesses, and the little girl from the previous season was now blossoming into a well-rounded woman. I think Madeline S. will be either one and done or a sleeper hit. (Seasons tend to be taped from May-September, with the show premiering around August 1). And her speaking isn't great either. I really hope she continues to improve in power pom, as she definitely seems to have the skills technically in other areas of dance. (Its a rule that each veteran candidate has to re-audition every year and earn their spot back). Especially if things stay very close to as they are now or the lead up to the present regarding Covid and the like. IMHO they probably don't have to work unlike most of us the real world do. She's deff no Gina, but she has power, but over-exaggerates some moves. All rights reserved. The Proud Family: #LouderAndProuder makes space for varying responses to an autism diagnosis while retaining everyone's humanity. Does make you wonder about training camp if so many return. I feel like a lot probably rides on what theseason will look in terms of who will retire as somemay hold on for one more season to be back on the field. Same thing with Celinda from Season 12 And Dayton from Season 13 (I know she doesn't wanna re-audition unless they stop airing the show, but I want her on the same so bad), Brett, Madeline S. and Shaina from Season 14 (Madeline S. dance wise is not the best, but I like her nonetheless), I lovedBret! The format is a competition hybrid. I hope Ashlinn comes back, she is adorable. I was able to kind a get through thunderstruck but that was it. u/eyerishdancegirl7. Time to go and experience life outside the DCC bubble that has occupied her entire adult life including the year she prepared for her comeback. Today, I review and recommend reality shows, documentaries, and nonfiction entertainment; analyze news and report from behind the scenes; and interview people who create and star in reality TV shows. Oooopps..I have nothing against Rachel, I think she is sweet, sincere and good looking but I will confess to being Team Gina ( I think you could have worked that out by now). I've said it before- any talk of weight or problem areas is using the metric DESIGNED BY KELLI and the DCC. McKenzie is getting dissected rn , Drama incoming.. You know this post will appear on PT and FB. They talk too much about VK, Cassie and what Kelli and Charlotte do wrong. I liked how they announced the team this year. In other words, Im here to call it out when it sucks and celebrate it when its amazing. 2021-2022 Squad - S16 - PRIMETIMER All Activity Home TV Shows Competitive Reality & Game Shows Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team Past Seasons S16 2021-2022 Squad 2021-2022 Squad By CrazyInAlabama, November 20, 2021 in S16 Sign in to follow this 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 32 CrazyInAlabama November 20, 2021 I've thought that since I saw tidbits of last season about Chandi. Claire, Darian, Marissa, McKenzie, KayDianna, Tori and Tyra. You have Sarah I, Michelle Keys, Amy, etc. I was shocked to hear about Tess. I would rate her on a par with Gina as a soloist (and that's saying something). Just saw her story. I love the tea . She's really stepped it up and is now one of my faves. Personally, I watched as many episodes as I could find before I started on season 13 so I was in-the-know any time the judges would refer to previous seasons. CoffeeFrog19 Or are people just doing what they want and not worrying about the consequences? , She resigned due to the nfl mandate for people on the field besides players, Group 1:Lexie, Ashlee, Chandi, Elli, Jessica, Marissa, Jensen, Christina and Tyra, Group 2:Gina, Erin, Madeline M., Armani, Claire, Ashlin, Amber L., Kelee and Megan, Group 3:Rachel, Amber M., Kristin, Dani, Darian, McKenzie, Kleins, Lea and KayDianna, Group 4:Caroline, Jalyn, Taylor, Kat, Kelsey, Jada, Rebecca, Madeline S., and Tori, Showgroup: Gina, Lexie, Amber M., Ashlee, Caroline, Jalyn, Rachel, Kat, Kelsey, Armani, PT posters are cuckoo. I hope its not true, she (Armani) was one of my top 4 faves from last season. Just wanted to put my two cents in lol, No its Jensen in Lexie group Tori is in group 4, Yeah do we know who the new "assistant director" that I don't care about is? PT was given an ultimatum by their mod to stop talking about other forums. Hannah, Brennan, Lilly, and Meredith were in that group. primetimer.com. I heard Kelli say something like "we specifically told you not to post anything about your experience intraining camp" or something along those lines. Copyright 2022 Snugglefish Media. So far no one has said anything about S&S body shaming dancers. Was it when someone called Sydney an attention whore or are you referring to something or someone else? There are others. I dont know the other poster and I am positive they dont know me. My only critique is that her energy sometimes makes her over-exaggerate some moves and it seems weird or it looks like she's doing a different dance. It is some kind of lighted phone case. Rockstar Rookie: Tyra. All rights reserved. Watching from an 'outsiders' perspective (as in not in the US) it seems like the US is in a bit of a shambles in terms of covid. According to them it was Victorias fault that Tara and Brennan got cut, it was Vs fault that Jalyn lost showgroup. Her dancing has gained power, but probably won't be on the squad while the other blonde legacy is there. Kalyssa Alynn Dawn Singleton. During Finals, all of the veteran DCC that are on the team return and have to compete against the new rookie candidates to hold on to their spot. Lots of us were idiots at 18 and grew up to be nice people. One and Done: I think they'll all try again but Amber and Jensen only just sneaked through for me so could fit in this category. Past rumors that sounded far fetched. Scott the Weatherman said during the podcast he is scouring social media to see who is retiring, and he wondered about Kristin. 6h. From everything I've heard, she is a definite locker room favorite. I think she's refreshing! My least favorite is either Cassie Trammell or Christina (the previous Christina, although Im not a fan of the new one either), but if it were up to me,I would not have put Lea on the team. Copyright @ 2000 to 2022 Reality Blurred LLC and individual contributors, reality TV reviews, news, and analysis since 2000. I love her. If that's the case and let's say next year there is a Pro BowlIf Maddie decides to come back, would Rachel W. be picked over her? ;). If Rachel W makes it 5 years as a DCC (I assume she will- she seems to love it and at the very least she's one of the favorites of Kelly and Judy), without getting selected to the Pro Bowl then we'll know for sure that PBC is selected by the team. I noticed that too. This week's episode started off with a rookie-only rehearsal, where the women had to perform a variety of the new routines they'd learned in small groups for the directors, Kelli and Judy, and . I dont understand PTs fandom. In this edition of The Confessional, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team story producer Eric Reynolds writes about the show, which is premiering its 15th season and is CMTs longest-running non-music show. In a 2014 thread on Primetimer Forums, user SnarkySheep started a conversation that asked other fans about their favorite and least favorite aspects of Dawson, and stated, "No matter what she does . Again this is a what if scenario. Some of the hopeful candidates who make it into training camp every year are cutby director of the DCC Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammel, both former Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders themselvesuntil about 45 hopeful candidates have been reduced to a final squad of 36. She had a fun personality, but was young and inexperienced (at an etiquette lesson, she thought that quail was seafood). PT: Everything is basically Cassies fault. If shes cut, itll be because they realized this season that her look isnt mature enough for DCC, but I guarantee you, they will make it about her long legs lagging behind in routines. I think we'll see a pretty high return rate on everyone else. Many of them have full-time jobs outside of being a DCC, which is a full-time job itself. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. oops "retired". I think Dani is beautiful. Forums - PRIMETIMER. The DCC are more than just dancers; they make countless public appearances in and around Dallas, from hosting cheer camps for young children to visiting VA hospitals to honor our veterans. bio.site/kashgarrett. Since then, many series have come and gone, but this one has defied the odds and hung around for longer than a show about cheerleaders may have been expected to. Alora rose resigned and went home to New York, Any intel on what happened with Amanda? but were thankful that our production company gave us the opportunity to work from home. I truly think trying to hold on in your 30's is just that trying to hold on. Also from the closed thread. @Uk-Eve And there are some alumni now where I trip on their social media and it's beyond cringey with MLMs, 24/7 filler ads, etc. I had two questions posted just before the thread closed. I'm on the fence but her engagement may cause her to leave and I think she's achieved all she can. I enjoy Reddit cause theres less DCC body shaming. {side note: I feel like I was in a store and the power failed and I had to leave all of my unpurchased itemsbehind , just to start all over some place else }. That should be enough for K&J to take another look at both of these girls next season. Kristin, plzdon't set yourself up to be cut, I'm begging. I think she works for the Cowboys with fan appearanceshttps://www.instagram.com/cowboystravel/ Im so over reading all of that. Seriously if you care about who posts info first grow up and get over yourself. She and Cassie works Junior DCC now I know. Granted, she grew up around the DCC and knew what's what, but so did Victoria and she had everything (but actually making the squad) handed to her and Kelli was actively trying her hardest despite Victoria to make sure she got there. I barely got to see her. I blame it on K and J for picking this photo. It was created in 2000 byAndy Dehnart, who's still writing and publishing it today. I hope she auditions againI, Madeline S. dance wise is not the best, but I like her nonetheless), She is working at the dance studio owned by Evan Anderson, former DCC, and family. Sorry if this has already been posted, but thesquad reveal video is up on Instagram. Here is your thread to discuss/speculate on who may be auditioning for the 2021-2022 DCC squad. Lets see some other hosts please. Copyright 2022 Snugglefish Media. Case in point, Victoria is well loved has tons of social media support, but if you were to guess only by this forum or reddit - she's highly unpopular. I would agree that those rookies listed above aresome of the better dancers from their class. Cersten Bradley PGY1 UT San Antonio Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader LSU Tiger Girl Dancer #GodIsDope Did Lisa confirm too? Field and post producers have absolutely zero input on which of the ladies make the team. She is probably never going further than she's gone. I got a comment removed and a strike against my profile for calling out another user for calling some of the girls attention whores b/c of what they choose to share on social media so that was fun Used to post/respond actively but since then I'm honestly scared to. Erica Perry (Veteran cut at Finals) Kari Laywell (Veteran cut at Finals) Misti Johnson (Veteran cut at Finals) Meredith Oden (Cut at Finals) Miranda Parker (Cut at Finals) Danielle Sanchez (Cut from training camp) Elizabeth Wilcox (Cut from training camp) Lindsey Steed (Cut from training camp) Mikell Frazier (Cut from training camp) Naomi (Cut from training camp) Shannon (Cut from training . Interesting of the choice of Armani. She can be be cute and smiley but then sexy and sassy. One is not required to be an expert on the show to get hired, but it doesnt hurt! Litchen niter Litchen. We know her to exist because of her pro bowl experience, along with therumors about fraternizing with players. Kristin is a wild card. Access can be a problem that is often out of our control in post. Jayln has replaced Erin immediately but the other 3 haven't started to performwith them yet maybe they aren't ready (especially after the mistakes we have seen in Darian's performance) or maybe the stage can only hold 12. Only 8 group leaders - this entire group would have to retire: Gina, Lexie, Caroline, Rachel, Amber, Ashlee, Erin, Jalyn.