A look back at some of the most unforgettable moments from DCC Season 16, including solos, makeovers, point announcement, and more.
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Hundreds audition, but only a select group will secure spots in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders training camp. DCC director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell oversee the intense audition process and decide which hopefuls will make the team.
They really need to start paying these women more. The crazy amount of talent, the insane amount of time, work and effort that they put in... They deserve to be able to make this their full time job.
The idea is the sort of people you meet as a cheerleader for an NFL team means these girls won't be wanting for money, if you catch my drift. They will find either a sugar daddy, or a wealthy husband within weeks of joining the squad.
@@bengoacher4455 what a gross and sexist thing to assume
@@kay4329 it's not wrong though
@@bengoacher4455 no, ben. I hate to tell you this but it is wrong. 😔
You realize they apply for it knowing they don't get paid well. In other words, they don't do it for the money. No one is forcing them to do this.
One of my favorite things about this show is that there's no manufactured drama - the producers never deliberately create conflict among the girls or put them in talking heads and encourage them to talk shit about each other. The level of technique and passion that's on display here is entertaining enough without typical reality tv BS.
Exactly. If the content needs manufactured BS, maybe it shouldn’t be a show. MTT is the perfect example that just following the REALITY of a storyline (like journey from rookie to veteran) is interesting enough.
I never noticed, but that is so true!! Their talent and training is great! ALL on it's own ❤
Does this remind anyone of dance moms 😊
Hi.
@@kaliedeese9512yes!! the second I saw that I thought of dance moms 😂
Melissa's face when she learned Maddie wasn't coming back was exactly the same face I made.
That was my face too! I've followed Maddie on Instagram since she became a dcc and to find out that she wasn't coming back was really shocking.
I thought you were talking about dance moms I'm like I don't remember that😂
@@giannat7114 LMFAO
And Melissa knew about it long before this was filmed.
OMG SAME I WAS JUST ABT TO SAY THAT!
When Kat got showgroup her reaction was the absolute best! her little noises she makes during certain situations is awesome
Agreed. I think she's so adorable. To me she doesn't take herself seriously and that's what makes her likable.
She is a breath of fresh air in the DCC world honestly
@@EmVee. in every way tbh!
It really was. She's so cute
I love 💕 Kat! Been cheering for her since she tried out her Rookie year!
Maddie was a baddie. Hands down. She had it going on not just the physical but dance as well. She had that IT factor. She could have been DCC a lot longer if she wanted to.
Why did she stop?
Last I knew, she had injured her knee.
This rookie class was extremely gifted and the level of talent really does go up every year. Claire and Armani’s solo were exceptionally great and Kelee is just darling. It does my heart good to see these melanin queens shinning and they’re absolutely stunning. Armani, Ashlee and Kat are the epitome of Black Girl Magic ✨
I agree! I honestly think the show is partially to thank for that, because we can see exactly what they expect and how high their expectations are.
Claire and Armani definitely seem like they're in line for point.
I loooooove me some Armani!
@@Maddym365 I agree.
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When Kat came out with that cane and Judy said that she saw Kat dancing with the cane in a dream, I cracked up laughing at Judy, I guess dreams really do tell the future 😂😂😂😂
she had done the cane in the previous season and said that she had to bring it back because in that solo she had messed up. So it was kind of like a joke that she brought it back!
@@sheridan1887 Yeah, I know that but still it’s funny that Judy said that about the cane 😂😂
@@siobhang6837 lol, yeah, it was funny!!
@@sheridan1887 Yeah
I'm so proud of Madeline S for making it - I think she came back much more poised and elegant this year. :)
I'm concerned why Madeline S gets so upset whenever she talks about her Mum. Is Mum no longer with us? Or am I just reading too much into it?
@@decodolly1535 Her mum is still alive. The first time she tried out Madeline said she wouldn't consider herself a legacy until she earned her place as a DCC. The cameo photos were an emotional moment for her because she was wearing the same earring that her mother wore during her cameos.
@@decodolly1535 not upset lol, she’s just emotional because being a DCC means that much to her
@@victoriabardsley8097 Thanks for the reply. It's been such a horrible couple of years I think my mind now automatically goes to worst-case scenario!
@@decodolly1535 her mom was her +1 last weekend when the 2021 rookies their pinky rings measured 😄
I’m 61, and watching these tryouts every year is one of my guilty pleasures- These young women are strong- driven- have talent- unbelievable stamina and athleticism- I dare anyone to say that cheerleading and dance isn’t comparable to a sport! Great job 👏
So you used to be a dancer?
@@AK-ob9bx Not professionally, but danced some back in my heyday!
Truth! Anyone that has taken care of themselves in adulthood as in maintaining conditioning and size knows that it isnt for the feint at heart! Its alot of work and if it was easy, everyone would do it but that isnt the case.
Am also 61 love this show.
76 here. I danced like no one was watching. Not a pro at all. I am in awe.
Was gutted no maddie but she comes back to mentor and will do same in this coming season. Love Gina. She’s matured into a total gem. Xxx
I never get any warm feelings from Gina. She seems so aloof
@@patriciastark1951 I'm not a big fan either. She doesn't seem to speak to the crowd quite as well, and I don't know how they let her go around with SUCH a shiny, bubblegum kind of face (which is about the only thing that's ever annoyed me about Victoria as well)
Are they still filming for sure since no CMT?
@@aking4766 yes they are hoping someone picks it up.
I'm sad Maddie didn't come back. I thought she would be on the team forever. LOL. She had a great 5 years and was one of the best and a fan favorite. I know everyone has to retire, but it's still sad. She was my favorite. I cried when I saw her come back as a mentor.
Maddie was my personal favorite. She was so captivating when she danced. She leaves big boots to fill.
My all time favorite.
27:58 Not only did Jalyn continue without her shoe...when it slipped off she actually used her hand to push the shoe away from her so it wouldn't be in her way. Quick thinking on the spot!
Has jalyn have lip fillers.
I REALLY WANT THIS SHOW BACK ON THE AIR!!!
Me too.😢
ME III😀
Same here
Ditto
Kats reaction when she found out she made show group was my favorite she’s been my favorite sense her first day
I was actually shocked to find out these women only make about 15 dollars an hour. The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most valuable sports teams in the world. I would think that Jerry Jones would pay these women what they are worth. He has no problem paying the male athletes what they are worth. These women are some of the worlds best dancers and athletes. I really am disappointed that the women of the DCC would go to bat for these women. YES I AM SPEAKING TO YOU KELLI AND JUDY.
Don’t bring Judy into this she’s just the choreographer, I need to look at Charlotte and Kelli They are the ones that call the shots
15 dollars an hour is disgusting 😑
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no way, how is that allowed
INSANE. I would be shocked if they were actually paid for every single working hour too, like during every single training, fitting, practice or every time a charity trip or rehearsal runs long. This is a job that encompasses their entire lives and they deserve to be paid for that dedication.
Great wisdom from Maddie … I may not have had the year that I wanted… however I had the year that I needed … She is gold . I’m paraphrasing .
Am I the only one that just loves Tori? She seems so mature, beautiful, and elegant. So glad she came back this year and killed it!
Rachel is a living doll. The most beautiful face ever. She has the kind of exquisite beauty that you just want to stare at. Not to mention her beautiful body and her dancing. She just has the extra something. Magic.
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Right! She's absolutely stunning
She is beautiful.
These ladies had me crying too! I’m amazed by their athleticism, endurance and dedication. I love their personalities and their ability to stay positive. Watching the trainers and choreographers is fun as well. Lots of work! Great job and very entertaining. Just so impressive!
Gina is such a queen 👑!!! I’m so happy she made point ! She’s a firecracker full of passion and confidence. She brings the fire and I can’t take my eyes off her 😍💃🏼❤️!!!
I think Gina has had plastic surgery.
@@delorisfarley so?
Rachel W. was on the squad before Gina SHE deserves it I don't understand that decision they added her to split point but should've been first choice She represents every excellent quality a dcc & woman should be Shes literally perfect. She has faith -so sweet- quiet-helpful to teammates - excellent dancer. Gina PRETENDS to be humble & grateful to hide her sickening arrogance Brags about enjoying being the center of attention Brags how good she is. I can't stand her or watching her. & Shes not pretty
I've been watching this excellent show 3yrs & addicted every detail is classy & Kelli is so great with all of it. Her character is an example to follow Gina is the only blaring obvious arrogant snob I've seen . She had no interest in others until Kelli informed her they want that quality to be a good teammate. Notice how every time Gina speaks it refers to her great friendships & advice from others blah blah. Fake phony plastic ..joke.
Kitty is the only wise one that could see what Gina is. During show group auditions Gina kept spinning too much & showing off & so funny the way kitty said "ookkk....like enough. already. The locker room talk kitty knew about how Gina thinks shes a know it all & the best Gina doesn't absorb the reality of that ugliness Her ego convinced her as she stated : girls have always been jealous of me. Grow up---& jealous?? has she seen her face in the mirror? Um no. Ok I'm done now.👎
I wish they would bring this show back. It totally changed the way I thought about cheerleaders. And Maddie was my all time favorite.
The DCC makeoverovers are what the ATNM makeovers should have been.
I agree 💯
FUCKING FACTS! Even the way the black women hair well were taken care off, the blonde girl that only got her make up fixed. Everyone’s b be natural make up was on point. The want to highlight their natural beauty. First time watching this and I thought such a positive show
As a guy it's easy to forget just how much training goes behind cheerleading and how skillful these top cheerleaders have to be in order to do what they do. Lots of respect to these young women, every one of them.
Loved that they brought in someone for the makeover that was used to working with wigs! 🙌
As a gay male. I’m absolute stunned by the dedication and hard work of this ladies have while tearing each other’s as family. True example of women supporting women. I’m for ever a fan of this beautiful, classy and empowered group of ladies all the love for setting such a high bar and keeping it 110%
What does being a gay male have to do with giving the ladies a compliment?
@@ashleys4652 I am a gay man and agree w you LOL
I m a straight cis woman and I agree as well! 😀
@@ashleys4652 Wondering that myself lol
Why add your sexual orientation in? 😂😂
I'm glad that they got a raise and now will make an average of $75k for their hard work!
Oh they did? That’s amazing!
😢 awwwww
😲😲😲😲😲
omg why do I cry every time they announce that they've made the team
Wowww the girl who had a mother on the team, I can’t imagine how special she feels to be there 💙
I love the one coach. She may even be a therapist or a counselor. She the one who calls Maddie her "favorite" she is so sweet and I think she really cares.
I think you mean Melissa Rycroft
That was great! So happy for these girls. And Kelli just gets more pleasant to watch as the years go by. In 2006 she terrified me, and I was in my living room!
Phil. ❤️ He’s the best way to start each season.
I was so proud of Erin. She has come a long way since she first auditioned in Season 12. I wish someone could post Erin's journey.
Love her.
i was never much for cheerleading, but my respect for these women is to the max! so much training and talent!
Could we get Bridgets Journey(s13 and s14) she is legit one of the most underrated dancers, and was shined really great! Also would love Lexie since she was pro-bowl and really should've been one of the points
Ikr!!
Lexie has her own journey video but probably could be updated with her probowl.
Bridgets video would be like 5 minutes long with the amount of coverage she got tbh
@@lancelotyu1638 Lexie doesn't have her own journey video, Lacey does :)
Heck yes! Bridget was a superb dancer and always seemed like a really lovely person.
FINALLY!! Thank you. Next year, please don't make us wait like this.
Kat it so cute ! She just couldn’t believe it and I love Taylor’s reaction for Kat making show group
She's so fake.
That kick line was absolutely amazing!!💙 Memories of a dancer🥲... Great job ladies!!!💙
These young ladies are so gifted and beautiful. I wish all of them health, wealth and happiness. Big cyber hugs!
I'm so glad there is more clips of Rachel W. when I saw she was a point. I didn't know which girl was her.
Kat's reaction when she got called for show group was priceless. 😂
Always love seeing these videos and seeing the empty stadium. In 2009/2010 I was part of a select group of high school students to perform on the field for the cotton bowl and that was the best band practice ever! It was also my last half time show. A piece of my heart is forever on that field.
One of my favorite reveals...seeing them tear up as they realize they made it (before it was officially said) was so precious!
The dancing talent just keeps getting better and better every year. I like how 51 women were filtered out early online to avoid having hundreds of just average dancers show up live. Kat has come a long way.
This season was defiantly the most magical out of all I think.
The dedication and mental stress of these girls is insane. So Beautiful 😍 they are perfect
I can't believe I missed seeing them, or how much I've enjoyed seeing the shows over the years.
These ladies are professionals and should be paid as such. Not only do they cheer and dance, they represent the Cowboys organization in personal appearances, fundraisers, and as goodwill ambassadors.
love jump splits. did them as a party trick before i knew they were a thing 😂 free drinks and everything
The dancers have technique that is F-A-R F-A-R beyond the needs for this these kind of entertainment cheerleaders shows, some of them are at the level of prime league athletes.
they are more than just cheerleaders. not everyone can be a DCC. anyone of them could go to another dance team and make that team, but not everyone from those other dance teams could make the DCC team. that's the difference.
@@sheridan1887 What else do they do that require these outstanding level of technique? The shows on the fields seems to me quite very medium level dancing level requirements. Beyond the prestige of being DCC, why the dancers need such very high technique?
@@ilank43 it doesn't matter. The DCC have a certain look and style that they are looking for. they are looking for candidates that can perform many forms of dance. if a candidate doesn't meet the requirement, they don't make it. end of story!
Yep! They have such high standards and then don't even utilize the amazing talent they have. It's sad, really
Really enjoyed this 'Best Of', especially Kelly's message at the end to the team and viewers alike; beautiful and inspiring 51:15
so glad to see so much showomanship and excellent performances. They have a lot of positivity in them all. THanks dcc.
I hope they do the regular episodes on KZhead for season 17
There is no way I could do this. Insane amount of talent and coordination, not to mention hard work
I watched the entire series....these women are amazing
I miss this show!!! Bring it back!!
Amazing athletes and fantastic representations of womens' strength, grace, beauty and power. Use your power for good ladies. I am always dancing with you in my heart!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For posting this! I LOVE DCC! I’m also a Cowboys fan! My dad has been a Cowboys fan since the 60s or 70s. I have watched DCC since the first episode.
I Love the Joy you guys bring to the planet 🙏
Absolutely about to be my new obsession for the fall. I miss cheerleading so much
So excited for this!! Been waiting for this!!
AH I LOVE GINA!! She’s just the cutest ever, she reminds me of my friend who is currently about to go into her third year of cheer 💙🤍💙🤍
Just started crying when Maddie walked in. Gosh that gal is an inspiration in every way. Love her.❤❤❤❤
I REALLY WANT THIS SHOW BACK ON THE AIR!!!. I REALLY WANT THIS SHOW BACK ON THE AIR!!!.
"no one wants purple hair" me crying in the club rn
Love to see more of Rachel & Claire!!
Same i feel they both are so underrated
Ughh!!! I love Gina’s dress in the show group announcements it’s sooo pretty!!!
I knew from the beginning that Ashlinn, Lea and Kleine would make the team. Absolutely 💯 my favorite rookies.
I watch this again and again when I need an uplift!
I hope Marissa makes point eventually. Absolutely love her!
It’s crazy one episode of this show has a bigger budget than one cheerleaders annual salary.
Congratulations..... to everyone.... so proud...
I love how they used dynamite as a background song🥰🥰
I love male hair stylist/ artist . They really take pride in their cuts, and colors. And it’s truly an art for the woman’s face shape . So hard to come across mail hair artist’s. And they always, always have wait list’s. But so worth it . To be part of his clientele. You won’t ever switch back to a female stylist. Unless she really knows how to make her clients come back to her . For her exceptional work ethic. So many great hair artists. Don’t give up . They’re out there . I love every cheerleaders makeover hair . Beautiful. For beautiful DCC cheerleader spokeswoman. God bless all of you 🙏🏻😊💜💙
Sweet baby Jesus! I just met Mr. Phil!!!! I’m here in Arlington (visiting from California) Decided to swing by the stadium and there he was walking across the parking lot! He’s so sweet and even posed with me for a picture in this Texas heat! So super happy!!!
Gosh these ladies are all so talented and beautiful!
She's about to faint was hilarious and adorable
Every single one of these girls are absolutely gorgeous and talented seriously mesmerizing 😍😍
Wow so much talent in these girls
I love how all the girls support eachother no matter what
Those makeovers are giving me life!!!!!!
I thought the answering of the phone was very creative! I loved it
I love the way they do the Final squad reveals awesome
Yes!!!!! Thank you! I’ve been waiting for this ❤️
Watching this with my badly sprained ankle from stepping wrong. Ahh being old!
It should be a paid gig for theses talented ladies who put so much time and energy and all the hard work they put into entertaining fans. NFL needs to change these non paid rules with the billions the league makes!
Some really beautiful dancers with great hair this season
I like the new rookies, especially Kleine, my Kentucky connection!
When she thought the girl with the 1 pompom was about to faint but was just dancing made me cackle 😭😭😂😂 i saw her eyes go to the back of her head and thought they were losing her 😭😂
Glad to see the people that are the ones making the rules and making the decisions are very kind and helpful and give courage and hope.
Yes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! Kelly and Judy, I’ve been watching your making the team videos since 2021! I did one of the DCC dances on TikToks!
I truthfully get so invested watching this that I forget that they even cheer for football players.
I love 💕💕💕 the mix..it's diverse..and the whole team is a loving caring team...💓💓💕💕
I agree. It’s nice to watch something that is considered diverse and have no political ideologies involved.
Diversity where
These ladies are truly gifted and beautiful. When they are just showcasing their moves in a circle, Kelly shouldn’t question “what she’s doing.” Really!!
i been waiting for this!!
So happy to see them all again. I have had Making the team on replay season after season since it cancelled. Happy happy happy!
I adore gina! She went from a snooty girl i couldnt stand, to the most beautiful most humbled gorgeous dancer on the entire team
She’s absolutely a star and has grown so much. I can’t take my eyes off her when she starts to dance every single movement is so powerful and sharp . It’s like she was born for the spotlight 👑⭐️
The reason I continue to watch DCC making the team is that it doesn't matter where you're from in the country or the world everybody gets a fair chance .a very entertaining program and I love the head Coach Judy and Kelly they truly know what they are doing Respectfully yours Miss Patty Bell J
❤😂🎉😅😊 add as one of the DCC young ladies said.. unreal ,if you were to tell me that I was going to be a member of the DCC she was so glad she did not give up on her dream they made it add whatever your dream is if you see yourself in one of the 36 ladies and it's inspires you to push on Press On then right on ,and that's absolute truth 😊as the head coach said) I am Miss Patty bell .Ĵ former WBLS wlib's chief FCC. First Class Radio Telephone Operator production engineer ,what's the number one station in New New York as well as assistant chief examiner for the GED add at York College as well as my other dreams and I can go on and on..so, you go girls DCCC made the team..so happy for all us who don't give up and achieve our dreams.
I remember the USO tour a few times and still have some of the photo spreads a few signed from 15 years ago from you ladies when you visited the Military Base here :)
They really need to start playing these woman more, what a great game winning strategy
Would be difficult to be Kelly & Judy,esp.at the ending cuts,when the girls have almost made it,but not quite,to have to break the news....still they encourage them to try again,giving advice to help and hugs bye. Big hearted professional ladies- much love & respect♡