Chandi

* 22-years-old from Arizona. She did ballet from three to fourteen and thought she was going to do that for the rest of her life. She was a member of the pom line at the University of Arizona for four years, and was captain for the last two. She was adopted, but her parents divorced when she was 10 or 11. She wouldn’t be here without her mom. It’s difficult being adopted; people judge you a little differently, and you know that your birth family gave you up. It can be hard to process. However, she’s blessed to have her mother and family. She was bullied when she was younger, but she got back up because she wanted to show them she can be the best that she can be, and no one can stop her from doing that.

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* [Referring to Kelly] She‘s even more beautiful in person. This is the moment. It’s go time.
* Seeing all those judges it was a little bit intimidating.
* I cannot believe I'm going to semifinals.

**(14.2)**

* Biography

**(14.3)**

* The competition is super fierce and everyone’s fighting for a spot.
* Whatever happens, happens. I just want to grow from it. But to be standing here going to training camp is amazing.

**(14.4)**

* Thirty-six hours ago, everything changed. I found out I was going to training camp. My mom and I were like, “Okay, we have to get everything out here.” So, I’m in my new apartment. We’re just moving in right now. We gotta get it all done in, like, two days before camp starts. This is the first time I’m adulting. Tonight is our first meeting. I think it’s really gonna hit that I’m that much closer to earning the boots, and I’m ready to myself.
* This pressure is real, but I’ve been waiting for this moment for a really long time, so I’m ready to get the night started.

**(14.5)**

* [Uniform fitting] This is probably the day I’ve been looking forward to the most. I did not get any sleep at all.
* [Uniform fitting] I never thought that I would have the courage or confidence to be here today and I’m super excited for this journey.
* The cuts that we had this week were completely unexpected. It was really sad, but it made training camp feel more real.

**(14.8)**

* I think the hardest thing about training camp for me is knowing that there’s still four cuts to be made, so you don’t really want to do anything wrong.

**(14.11)**

* It’s getting closer and closer to the first game. All of our dreams are on the line. We all want a spot on this team.

**(14.13)**

* This is the first time I can say that I’m a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Oh my God. It’s so crazy.
* This is more than I could have ever expected for my first NFL experience.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* [Preliminaries judging] University of Arizona’s captain. – K/ I think she’s really a unique look. I said yes. – Charm/ I said yes. – K

**(14.2)**

* Come on, Chandi! Chandi is strong, man. – Charm/ I think so too, even being short. – J

**(14.4)**

* I remember her having a great solo and she has pretty kicks. – J
* Fun to watch. – K

**(14.5)**

* Good show. – K

**(14.6)**

* Chandi’s the least powerful in this group, but I like looking at her a bit. – J/ Oh yeah. – K

**(14.7)**

* Chandi doesn’t have Show Group kicks. – K
* Wow, Chandi’s kind of loose on this. – K
* I’ve seen more power out of you. You’re a little looser on this one, so try to absorb the styles while the teacher is teaching it. – K
* I think that was more fun this time than the last time. – K

**(14.8)**

* [Giving stickers] Who is that you just turned over? – J/ Chandi. – Evan Miller/ She is not getting a sticker? – K/ She is not getting a sticker from me today. – Miller/ Let me hold my [mouth in a smile] so you don’t see me turn it upside down. – K
* I was disappointed that Evan didn’t pick Chandi ‘cause she’s kind of one of my favorites in this rookie class that I see great potential down the road. – K

**(14.9)**

* I like all three of these. – K

**(14.10)**

* I think Lisa and Chandi look strong. It’s a strong group. – K

**(14.11)**

* [Cameos] Good job. – K/ Wow, that’s the brightest smile. – J
* I like watching Chandi. – K

**(14.12)**

* I think Chandi looks adorable. – K/ She is the cutest thing. – Charlotte

**(14.13)**

* Precious. She won my heart. She has a very youthful and innocent engagement. I think she’s one that is going to be adored. – Charlotte

## **Other**

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* She’s shown introducing herself to the judges at preliminaries, saying she was on the Arizona Pom Line for four years, and captain for two.
* Shown dancing while Judy mentions the auditionees getting better every season, and being able to see some of them in uniform tomorrow

**(14.2)**

* Charm La’Donna chats with her before she performs at semifinals
* Shown being invited to finals
* She’s shown dancing while Kelli gives a confessional about there being super talented rookie candidates coming to finals

**(14.3)**

* Highlighted (by name) performing her solo at finals while Kelli praises those who are well-trained
* Shown being invited to training camp

**(14.4)**

* She’s shown moving into her apartment with her mom before training camp
* During the scene at Gina Marie’s apartment, she’s on speakerphone with Chandi, and mentions that they’re living in the same apartment complex
* She’s revealed to be tied for 28th (with one other) based on how the TCC’s were scored at finals

**(14.5)**

* She is revealed to be a “relater” based on her personality test results
* At uniform fittings, she tells Kelli that her father was from Trinidad and Tobago and her mother was Italian, and she has an Italian appetite. She also mentions how her mom calls her nonstop now, which is nice, but her mom is sad because she’s a huge Steelers fan.

**(14.7)**

* Makeover glamour shot (after only)

**(14.9)**

* She is one of the six rookie TCC’s to go on the AT&T Stadium tour

**(14.10)**

* At media training, she’s asked if she likes sports, and talks about how she can throw a “mean spiral”

## **Post Season 16**

* Named the DCC representative for the 2024 Pro Bowl.
* For the 2023 season, she is a fifth-year veteran. She is also chosen as a Group Leader for Group 4.
* For the 2022 season, she is a fourth-year veteran. She is also named the second group leader for Group 1.

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