Taylor T.

Total: 14

Season 13: 12 (T16th most)

Season 14: 2

* [Before office] "Kelli could most definitely make a cut tonight. I’m just going to try and stay positive and see what they have to say."
* [After office] "So, Kelli told me that I really need to step up my confidence. Of course, that is nerve-wracking, but I am definitely willing to put in the extra time and effort to not get cut."

**(13.7)**

* "Denise (Dicharry)’s choreography is just different. It’s nothing I’ve really done before, but you just gotta go with it and try your best."

**(13.9)**

* [Field rehearsal at Highlanders Stadium]"I’m not really sure if I’m going to struggle or not with the boots because I’ve never danced in them before, so we'll see what happens."

**(13.10)**

* [Media training] "What is (Brenda Teele) talking about (''Me Too'' movement) ? And I just couldn’t figure it out."
* "I just wasn’t prepared for the question that they asked me (about the ''Me Too'' movement) and this definitely concerns me that this could possibly be a reason why I go home. *(Starts crying)* I don’t want to go home, so, you know… I just have to hope and pray for the best."
* "Going into tonight’s rehearsal, my dream is definitely on the line. I’m not going to let my performance at media training be their last impression of me. I’m really going to try to shine tonight and I hope that they overlook what they saw during media training."
* [Before office] "I could be getting called into the office because of media training. I just kind of froze up and if tonight was my last night, I would be devastated. I put my life on hold to earn a spot on this squad."
* [After office] "It’s really scary and upsetting that Kelli wanted to cut me tonight. However, I’m just excited that I get another day today. So, I really hope that they can change their mind."
* "Anyone can get cut at any time. I thought I was getting cut the other night, but I’m still standing here, so tonight, I am just really going to focus on performing, and just really hope that I shine and they can see that."
* [Before office, teary] "There’s a strong possibility that I could be getting cut. The last time I was in the office, they were going to cut me then and if I’m meant to be on this team, it will be. And if not, you know… I don’t want this to be my last night."
* [After cut, teary] "Being cut tonight doesn’t define who I am, and I’m going to wake up tomorrow, and it’s going to be another day. Life goes on, and it’s going to be okay, and there’s always next year if I want to try out."

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* "Last year, I unfortunately didn’t have a really great media day. [*Flashback*] I do know those things, and it was not a good representation of myself. But because of that experience, I can grow and be better. And hopefully this year show that to them."

**(14.3)**

* [Crying, not invited back] "I’m just really shocked right now. It’s disappointing though, like, I wasn’t good enough to make it back."

## **Commentary**

### **Season 13**

**(13.2)**

* "Yes!" – Kelli

**(13.5)**

* 'We’ve just been talking about Taylor T. It’s skin/hair. It’s the same color. – Marshall/ But could she be a super sexy redhead? – K
* 'You have beautiful long limbs, and my challenge for you is to try to dance a little bit lower." – Jacie/"So during this dance, you’re a little bit bouncy. And you want to be a little more grounded." – Amy

**(13.7)**

* [Asked if he didn’t notice anyone] "I’m not sure I saw Taylor T." – Travis Wall
* "I didn’t notice you last time, but I did this time, and that was exceptional. Your performance was very good." – Denise Dicharry

**(13.9)**

* 'Okay, now is that Brennan I’m watching?" – Kelli/"Whoever, that is, they’re hitting it." – Kitty Carter/"That’s Taylor." – Judy/"Wow." – Kelli
* "My showstopper in this group was Taylor T." – Kelli

**(13.10)**

* [Media training - when Taylor doesn't know about ''Me Too'' movement] "I’m speechless." – Kelli
* "I am really surprised that Taylor T. did not know about the ''Me Too'' movement. What woman doesn’t know about that right now? I don’t know that she can recover from it." – Brenda Teele
* "In this moment (not knowing about ''Me Too''), I’m almost outraged, because she’s just giving me a lay up to cut her right now." – Kelli
* "Taylor T. actually looks good on the field." – Judy
* "Taylor T. is on high radar alert for me tonight, because she tanked in the media interview, but she’s strong on the field, so there you go. Let’s just confuse matters more." – Kelli
* "Way out of sequence." – Kelli
* "A little bit noodley. You could have been a lot poppier on that one." – Judy/"I didn’t see noodley, but when your levels are off like that, it makes your eye go there." – Melissa Rycroft/"That’s the first time I’ve seen you really fight sequence in your head. You were off on tempo and it looked like there was lots of mistakes in what step comes up next." – Kelli

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* "I am so impressed with the ladies who were released in training camp last year that are back to compete this year. It takes courage to do this." – Kelli

**(14.2)**

* "You’re making a lot of bobbles." – Kelli

**(14.3)**

* "Now, little Taylor back there, I love her legs." – Kelli

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 13**

**(13.5)**

* [End of episode, first of three] Kelli tells her that she’s getting lost and out-performed. She seemed stronger at auditions, and she had to double check that they had the correct Taylor file based on discrepancies in comments vs. what they’re seeing now. She’s not on pace to make the squad. Taylor says she was more confident at auditions and has never had to learn this much choreography in this short amount of time. Judy doesn’t want to scare her, but informs her that it’s just going to get more intense. Taylor thinks she’s getting inside her head trying to remember choreography, while always being concerned about getting cut. Kelli says she needs confidence. Judy says the audience needs to enjoy watching her, and right now they are the audience.

**(13.10)**

* [Mid episode, second of two] Taylor wants to address media training. She apologizes for stuttering and going blank. It’s not that she doesn’t know anything going on, though there will be topics she not going to be as educated on. Now she plans on having tools to help educate herself on topics she’s not as knowledgeable about. Kelli asks how she consumes her news, and Taylor says she uses Instagram, though it’s not a news site. Kelli asks about TV or radio, and Taylor says no. Kelli tells her to consume more news for her own sake. Kelli mentions the football team starting training camp next week, and that the field will be surrounded by reporters. Kelli doesn’t think she could handle that. They have ten home games, but everything else is personal appearances and media appearances. She thinks Taylor needs more experience talking, but that she doesn’t think she could currently communicate on their behalf. Kelli’s trying to be sensitive, and thinks her dance is impressive. Kelli asks if Taylor would rather know now that they think it’s not happening this year, or would another rehearsal just put more pressure? Taylor asks if another rehearsal would change their mind. Kelli isn’t sure; she’s torn between her as a performer and her as an ambassador. A teary Taylor says she’d love to have another day to dance. She knows she can be a really great ambassador. Judy whispers to her to come back Thursday and to be enthusiastic. Kelli tells her to be authentic and be herself. She then tells her to leave before she changes her mind, because she’s changed her mind three times during this meeting. [*Taylor leaves*] Kelli asks if their wasting both of their time, and Judy doesn’t know.
* [End of episode, second of two] Kelli said they didn’t want to make a decision the last time they talked, because they wanted to give it time, and she’s glad they did. Kelli has had time to think through and review her whole summer in training camp with them. She thinks she has potential. [*Commercial break*] There is consistency that’s going to lead them to the decision that tonight will be her last night. Kelli wants to go through the reasons so she can understand and possibly prepare for auditioning next year, and Taylor gets teary. They’ve written she was getting out-performed, and that she needs more consistency with the choreography. There were also more sequence mistakes tonight. Obviously, the media training needs work. Interviews, podcasts, TV – it’s having a conversation and not being quizzed. Kelli says she can do this (and Taylor agrees) and has clearly prepared herself in dance. Taylor asks if she can hug them, and thanks them, and Kelli hopes she’ll consider trying out again next year. [*Taylor leaves*] Kelli remarks that there’s a cuteness about her that could evolve, and Judy agrees, saying if she takes this seriously, she could develop.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 13**

**(13.10)**

* Cut at the end of week seven of training camp (4th of 9 cuts, 41 left afterwards).

### **Season 14**

**(14.3)**

* Makes finals, but is not invited to training camp.

## **Other**

### **Season 13**

**(13.10)**

* At media training, her radio interview with Mickey is shown – she refers to training camp as a “treacherous” experience, and Judy is bewildered by her description of it.
* At media training, she’s asked about the “Me Too” movement by Brenda, but she cannot respond saying she’s not familiar with it. Kelli does not approve of this. This part of the interview is then played back for the group, and Kelli berates her for this. Taylor says she knew what the movement was, but wasn’t sure what it was called. Kelli still doesn’t like this explanation.

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* Shown dancing when Kelli mentions being excited seeing an incredible dancer.
* She’s involved in a scene talking with the other returning training camp candidates (Jasmin, Kristin, Lily, Malena, and Victoria) from Season 13 while they await the results of preliminaries.