Selina

13 - Cut

Total: 8

Season 10: 1

Season 11: 0

Season 12: 4

Season 13: 3

* [After cut] "I think it’s probably the roughest thing. It’s the last week and I’ve never been called in (to the office), so. I mean, I’ve definitely been called out, but it’s really unexpected. It’s just hard to come this far."

### **Season 12**

**(12.5)**

* [Before office] "They can cut anyone during training camp. This is the big leagues. This is a big deal."
* [After office] "It was a little scary, but I was just so excited to get to talk to (Kelli and Judy). It’s definitely nice to know where you stand. It’s nice to know their honest feedback, and just here where they want you to be."

**(12.7)**

* [Before office] "Not my first time in the office, so it can be a little intimidating."
* [After office] I feel a little relieved just to get their (Kelli and Judy) honest feedback. So, it’s incredible to hear what they’re thinking about me and just know that there’s something that I need to work on, and I’m so ready to do it and bring it to them."

### **Season 13**

**(13.3)**

* [With Yuko at finals] "Today’s a big day for all the veterans and we’re just excited to go out there, show ‘em what we got, and earn our spot."
* "I am really fighting for a spot back on this team and I did a little prayer and I gave everything I could, so I just hope that it was all enough."
* [Not invited back to training camp] "Not the news I was looking for, but I love the Cowboys organization, I love those girls, I love Kelli and Judy and Charlotte. They’re amazing people, and I was honored to be on (the team) for two years."

## **Commentary**

### **Season 10**

**(10.6)**

* "Simone and Selina are both beautiful girls. Unfortunately, though, they don’t have the showmanship yet that they need. And hopefully today I can bring that out of them." – Melissa Rycroft
* "Sell it." – Melissa
* "You have square shoulders, so you’ve got to be really careful about this." – Bree Hafen [*gesturing to shoulders*]

**(10.7)**

* "Selina’s going to drive me crazy rushing. "– Judy
* "You’ve got to slow down. It’s going to drive me crazy." – Judy
* "Watch Selina, because I think she’s losing me. She does look like a young highschool girl trying to dance among women." – Kelli
* "For some reason I’ve liked her 'til now, but that’s because she was stronger." – Kelli

### **Season 12**

**(12.5)**

* "Selina looks heavy." – Kelli/"Yeah, doesn’t she?" – Judy

**(12.7)**

* "Oh, my god! How much weight has Selina gained?" – Kitty Carter
* "I think last night was a rough night for you. You didn’t look like a DCC to me, at all. And not that you’re fat by any means. But you do look thick." – Kitty
* "You know, she’s a great girl. I just don’t think she looks good on the team. I think she's large. Not fat, but thick. She’d be my first choice to cut tonight. I hold myself to the same standard. Yeah, I’m overweight; I’m working on it. But I don’t have to wear the uniform." – Kitty
* [After Selina's office visit] "I think she wasn’t expecting that harsh conversation we had." – Kelli
* [End of episode confessional] "I’m prepared to make an uncomfortable decision with Selina if we need to." – Kelli

**(12.10)**

* "Selina came up early." – Kelli

**(12.11)**

* "You’re not on the yard line." – Judy

### **Season 13**

**(13.3)**

* [Finals judging on screen] "What’s her weight doing? Is it staying the same or is it going up?" – Melissa Rycroft/"It’s going up." – Judy
* "She’s 14 pounds heavier than last year’s audition." – Kelli/
* [Finals judging] "I am in her corner because I’ve seen her interact with people on appearances and community events, great ambassador." - Kristi Scales/"I don’t think it’s fair, though. If a girl that we never even knew showed up like that, she wouldn’t make it." - Scott Padgett/"It’s not about the weight gain, it’s about the performance." - Randy Steele/"Figure aside, her solo wasn’t the strongest of a vet at all."/"There’s approximately 45 young ladies who are going to get the opportunity. Is she in that 45 today?" - Randy/"Well, let's see. Let's see how it maps out." - Kelli

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 10**

**(10.7)**

* [End of episode, third of four] Kelli tells her that when she tried out, she was not top 36. In their decision-making, they’re asking if Selina’s moved up. However, the answer is not really. They’ve begun to see more mistakes through the last few rehearsals that are concerning. Selina says she believes in herself so much, and knows that Kelli, Judy, and the judges saw something. Kelli says they’re staging for a game this week. They don’t want to say it, but they’ve made the decision, and tonight’s her last night. Selina really thought she was improving. Kelli responds that training camp is a chance and a good learning environment if Selina would want to consider this again next spring. Kelli apologizes for disappointing her, and Selina responds she feels like she’s disappointing them, but thanks them, saying this has been a dream opportunity.

### **Season 12**

**(12.5)**

* [Mid episode, 2nd of 3] Kelli says she has potential to be a stronger performer this year than last year, and she should be, and that’s expected. Tonight, she looked a smidge heavier than in the past. And they just want to make sure that she doesn’t fluctuate with her weight this year. Last year she fluctuated nine pounds throughout the year, and they don’t want that for her this year. That is also Selina’s goal, especially now that she does have more time, and she does workout during the year. Kelli says to let this be a motivator and an opportunity, because the situation at the Star is new for them, too. There is a trainer downstairs, and they understand what the uniform requires. Especially before she gets busy with teaching kindergarten.

**(12.7)**

* [End of episode, 1st of 2] Kelli says they’ve talked to her once and discussed their concerns. Tonight, Kitty said she looked heavy. Says she and Judy helped Selina get there, but still hearing the same comments they were hearing in the judging room, which is ‘she just doesn’t look like she’s bringing her A-game. Kelli thinks she needs to be stronger, because she is being outperformed by some rookie candidates. Selina says if they give her the opportunity, she wants to show them progress on her looks and dancing, because everyone in that room is incredible, and she’s never thought she’s at a higher level and above it. She’s always here to work and always here to push herself and knows that she can be pushed. Kelli says if this is the push she needs, then here it is. The next time would be a more serious conversation. She needs to get fierce. [*Selina leaves*] Kelli says it’s uncomfortable, but it is what it is. She knows she’s on the chopping block.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 10**

**(10.7)**

* Cut at the end of week 7 of training camp on the final night of cuts during her first office visit (11th of 12, 35 left afterwards).

### **Season 13**

**(13.3)**

* Not invited back to training camp for a third season.

## **Other**

### **Season 10**

**(10.2)**

* At panel interviews, she’s asked to complete this sentence: “Ask not what your country can do for you…” and incorrectly completes the JFK quote as “but for what you can do for yourself.” [*It’s possible she misinterpreted it as a suggestion to complete it with her own thoughts, rather than to complete the quote, because she says this VERY confidently.*]

**(10.5)**

* If you pause, you can see a list of the scores she received at auditions: she was ranked #39 and received 7 yeses, 7 maybes, and 2 no’s.

**(10.6)**

* She’s one of five of those “struggling” to attend the Verandah Club mentoring session with Melissa Rycroft. There, Selina mentions that she got feedback about grabbing their attention.

### **Season 11**

**(11.1)**

* She is shown being invited to finals.

**(11.8)**

* Locker room photo briefly highlighted.

### **Season 13**

**(13.3)**

* After she’s cut, she thanks a group of veterans and tells them she loves them.

## **Misc.**

* Unusually, Selina's season with the least airtime out of four is the one where she actually makes the team.
* March 12,2021 she was announced as the director of the Texas State University Strutters.
* Former Mesquite Marshals Darling Deputy