Julia (S14 TCC)

#### **(14.1)**

* 25-years-old from Texas. She works as a traffic anchor. She went to UT and joined the University of Texas Pom Squad. Auditioned for Dallas Cowboys two years ago, and made it to finals. She tried out for Dallas Mavericks, and had two of the best years in her life, and has grown so much as a person and as a woman. She is a perfectionist and gets overwhelmed when things aren’t going the way she wants them to go. She talked to her boss and is going to take some time off since this is her dream and what she wants to focus on now. She’s worked her entire life for this, and this dream has a time limit, since your body starts to wear out. If she makes it, it was be the best thing ever. She loves dance. She wants to be a DCC so badly.

## **Confessionals**

Total: 19

Season 12: 1

Season 14: 18 (T8th most)

### **Season 12**

**(12.1)**

* I think the DCC look is classic beauty.

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* This has been my dream since I was really young, and somebody in this room is gonna be on that field.
* The judges walked in and you know, the nerves, but we wouldn’t be nervous if this wasn’t our dream.
* Me and Charm made a lot of eye contact. I danced in LA for a bit, and she‘s a choreographer in LA, so I was like you know, trying to give her like, some of my LA sass.
* Biography

**(14.2)**

* The waiting game is the scariest part. You get the nerves rolling and it’s a mind game, honestly.
* I would be incredibly excited to make it to finals. I can only hope that what I did was good enough. This is my dream.

**(14.5)**

* Oh my gosh, wearing this uniform makes me want it so bad.

**(14.6)**

* I was just trying to stand out and Charm said nice things to me tonight and it just makes me want to keep working hard because this is the best team in the NFL and I want to be a part of it.

**(14.8)**

* I think a lot of us have grown up watching [Tyce Diorio] on So You Think You Can Dance, and to have him come here, it’s just amazing.

**(14.10)**

* I have no idea if tonight is a cut night, and cut nights are always sad, and I hope it’s not a cut night.
* Last night, I had to miss rehearsal because on my way to the stadium, I got in a pretty serious accident. I was hit from the side and my car spun and hit a light pole. It could’ve been a lot worse. The doctor told me to take tonight off, but I am going to do whatever Kelli and Judy want me to do tonight.
* [After office, teary] It was a good meeting. I’m sorry, I’m crying. It’s been a long summer and we’re almost done and I just gotta come back a hundred percent.

**(14.11)**

* So, a few days ago, I was in an accident and I went into the office with Kelli and Judy. They were really encouraging, and I’m excited to just get back and show them that if something like this happens during the season, I can bounce back.
* We’re almost at the end and they’ve got to make cuts, and I just got to pray that I’ve done enough through this whole process and I can keep proving myself.
* [After office] You know, I said something in my podcast interview that was a little misconstrued. I am mortified that that’s the way it came across. This is just my dream. Like, that’s all there is to it, and 100% glad that I got to clear it up.

**(14.12)**

* Obviously, we’re nervous because we’re still trying to make the team. But looking up at these stands, you just picture it.
* [Before office] Kelli just told me to hang back, so I’m just curious to see what she has to say. Of course, I’m concerned. It’s one of the last nights of training camp. You know, it’s scary.
* [After cut, teary] It doesn’t feel good. I worked really hard and this is my dream. [*Producer asks if she wants to come back*] I mean, this is my dream, so yeah.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* [Charm] Hey.

#### **(14.2)**

* [Kelli] Strong.
* [Kelli] I like her energy, her personality.

**(14.3)**

* I’m ready to take my gloves off and fight for Julia. I’d be shocked if I had to, but I’m fully prepared to go to battle. – Melissa
* [Finals judging] She needs to soften her makeup. – K/ It was a little bit… strong, and on the board, that kind of reads really deep. – Charlotte/ She looked beautiful on the screen, I thought. – Melissa

**(14.4)**

* Julia, I remember being kind of a judges’ favorite in conversations. She’s a powerhouse. – K

**(14.5)**

* Julia is growing on me every day. – K

**(14.6)**

* You’re coming to life for me. – K
* Amazing. – Charm
* Julia’s coming to life for me. – K/ Yeah. – Charm

**(14.9)**

* Did Julia’s footwork look just off a lot there? – K
* Get on the balls of your feet. – J

**(14.10)**

* [Media training] She came across as, “I’m gonna use the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to advance my career in journalism after this.” And I don’t think she realized what she said. Knowing that she works in broadcast journalism, I was expecting a lot more. If I was cutting, I would cut Julia. – Scott Padgett
* [Car accident] This is one of those life’s moments where we have to be smart and safe. So, as far it’s affecting Julia’s place in training camp, I’m just going to put a pin in Julia’s place right now. – K
* Scott was not thrilled with Julia during media training. “She tried to be engaging, but her nerves got the best of her.” “She pretty much told us that she’s using the team to advance her career, #TotalFail.” – K [*Kelli, Judy, and Melissa Rycroft watch video of her from media training*] I wish I’d never heard this. – J/ If she was nervous, maybe it wasn’t coming out the way that she meant. I’m just trying to kind of help her out a little bit. – Melissa
* [About media training] I can see why that was off-putting. If she’s only here to just build a resume for broadcast, then go work at a station. We’ve got other girls whose hearts and dedication are to the team. – K
* I want to call Julia into the office to find out how she’s doing. She was just in a car accident yesterday. I also want to find the time to review the results of her media training. – K

**(14.11)**

* [Cameos] It’s really refreshing when somebody walks on set and they know what to do. They know how to move, and we don’t have to do any coaching. – J
* Pigeon-toed. – K
* Oh, what the hell? – K/ Julia was late... ooh, you can’t whip your head over. – J
* Are kicks and jump splits foreign for Julia? My first impression is not top 36 on her. – K
* Did you see a pause? – K/ And then, it is turned a little bit, but she stopped. – J
* Watch your head. It’s too much. – K
* So far, I think Lily was stronger than Julia tonight. – K
* I want to bring Julia into my office and talk to her about her media training. If this conversation doesn’t go well, it could affect Julia’s place on the team. – K

**(14.12)**

* Tonight, I’m going to be looking to see if Meredith is mistake-free, if Kat is dependable in pregame. I’m also going to be looking to see if Julia is top 36. – K
* Who’s on the 45? – K/ Julia. – J/ Okay, she’s boring me. Not the most dynamic. – K/ Everybody’s doing the kickline, so let’s see if Julia can pick it up… her kicks are late. – J
* I didn’t realize she made so many faces instead of just smiling. – J/ She’s stomping on transitions. – K/ That was weird. – J
* I don’t think Julia is doing as well as she did in earlier weeks. I can tell that her previous dance experience is in a smaller space, and I think that’s starting to show in week nine. – K
* Watch this transition when we go back to the back upstage. You’re a little stompy. – K
* Julia has a Lexie look, but she’s not as refined in her footwork. – K
* Listen to the leader calling out the ending. – J
* Julia started training camp strong, but now I have some concerns. – J
* [About cut] It’s hard at this point of training camp because relationships are established. Julia being released from training camp at this point is heartbreaking for her. But it also kind of affects everybody else that’s left. – K

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 14**

**(14.10)**

* [End of episode, during rehearsal, only visit] Julia cries as she enters the office, saying she’s scared (and apologizes). Kelli says they wanted to talk about her car accident. A crying Julia says this all means so much to her and she’ll do whatever they want her to do. When asked, she says the doctor said she may have a minor concussion, and she may be sore for a few days. She has a headache and feels a little foggy. Kelli says she doesn’t need to dance, and they’re putting a pin where she is dance wise for the time being. They’re thankful she’s okay, and dismiss her from the office. Afterwards, Kelli tells Judy they do need to have a conversation with her about media training, but tonight wasn’t the night, to which Judy agrees.

**(14.11)**

* [Mid episode, during rehearsal at AT&T Stadium, only visit] Kelli says that she didn’t receive great reviews for her podcast, which surprised her. Kelli has her rewatch it and afterwards senses that Julia can’t tell what their issue with it was. Julia asks if they wanted her to be more specific about her broadcasting career. After Kelli sighs, Julia asks if it sounded like she was using DCC as a platform, and Kelli says that it comes across that way. Julia apologizes, saying it’s not what she meant. Kelli was unhappy watching it, because it suggested her whole goal was to build her resume. Also, Julia in the interview had suggested this was better than working at (*a company censored by the show*), which Kelli thinks is insulting to them. Julia understands why they found it off-putting, and is upset with herself for making them think these things, because going for DCC has nothing to do with enhancing anything; rather, it’s her dream. Kelli asks why it’s her dream. Julia says because dancing in Los Angeles, it was very self-centered/all about you. She loves being part of a team. Kelli remarks that she just sort of insulted LA dancers, and Julia says it just wasn’t for her. She apologizes for it coming across like that. Kelli suggests this visit be a teachable moment, and Julia agrees.

**(14.12)**

* [Mid episode, at AT&T Stadium, only visit] Kelli thinks Julia has several areas she can improve upon. First is style in the field. Kelli says she has a big energy, but it’s tightly held and could benefit from adding some style. They are at 38, and need to get to 36, so they’ve decided to move forward without her on the team this year. A crying Julia asks for one more night, but Kelli says they don’t have any more time. Julia is devastated because this has been her dream for so long. Judy says it’s hard for them and thinks she can be even better next year. Julia asks if she can change their mind, and Kelli says tonight will be her last night. Julia comments that her mom will be so sad, and Judy says she should tell her mom that they think she’s great. Julia apologizes, wishing she could have been a part of it, and Kelli denies any need for apologies. Julia thanks them, and they hug her.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 12**

#### **(12.3)**

* Makes it to finals but isn’t chosen for training camp

### **Season 14**

#### **(14.12)**

* The final TCC cut from training camp early during week nine (8th of 8 cuts, 37 left afterwards)

## **Other**

### **Season 12**

**(12.1)**

* She gets a random confessional in Season 12, but receives no focus during that season.

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* After Kelli mentions getting good dancers from the Dallas Mavericks, Julia is shown introducing herself as having danced for them

**(14.2)**

* She falls down during the kickline, but quickly gets back up and resumes (which Bret remarks about afterwards)

**(14.3)**

* Highlighted (by name) performing her solo at finals
* Shown being invited to training camp

**(14.4)**

* She’s revealed to be tied for 25th (with two others) based on how the TCC’s were scored at finals

**(14.7)**

* Makeover glamour shot (after only)

**(14.10)**

* At media training, she’s asked what she’d do after finishing her DCC career, she says she’d like to pursue her broadcast career, and says part of pursuing DCC is to enhance her resume to advance her broadcasting career.
* At a start of a rehearsal, Kelli reveals to the group that Julia’s been in a car accident on the way to rehearsal and has gone to the hospital to get checked out
* She’s one of the last four girls that Melissa Rycroft decides between giving the last sticker to (along with Lily, Meredith, and Shaina) before ultimately selecting Meredith

**(14.11)**

* Before the first rehearsal of the episode, she tells Kelli that the doctor said she’s okay to dance, though she’ll be sore.

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