Breelan

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* 19 years old from Texas. Training camp is scary and nerves sometimes get the best of her, and she’ll show it on her face. Since she didn’t make it to training camp last year [2013], she wants to show Judy and Kelli how great she can be, and far she’s come this past year. She’s been working hard going to intense dance classes with former DCCs, so she thinks she’s ready. She is very scared about not making it this year, and would be devastated. She really wants to show them that she can be a DCC, and wants to achieve this dream more than anything in the world.

## **Confessionals**

Total: 42

Season 9: 40 (**Tied for most in season**)

Season 10: 2

### **Season 9**

**(9.1)**

* “Today, we have semifinals, so we learn the routine and do the kickline.“
* [Waiting for semifinals results with Caila] Breelan: “I’m a little nervous sitting in here, waiting for a really long time.“

**(9.2)**

* “I’m a little nervous. [Kitty Carter]’s a little harsher than others, but I think that we can learn from her, and grow from what she has to say to us.“
* [Panel interview] “This is like a job interview. I’m really nervous, but I think I’ve just got to tell myself to be myself and breathe.“
* “My future is definitely on hold as I’m waiting around and the pressure starts to build.“
* [Five names left to call] “You know, I’m sweating, shaking. I am praying, wishing, and hoping that Kelli calls my name.“
* [Invited to training camp] “I made it to training camp! Thank goodness!“

**(9.3)**

* [Training camp] “It is so exciting being at Valley Ranch for the first time. You know, it gives me goosebumps and butterflies. Last year, I didn’t make it this far, and I totally feel the pressure.“
* “I started freaking out because there are so many dates and practices set already.“
* “It is very intimidating having Kelli and Judy right there. We have no idea what they’re talking about or if they’re talking about you. [*Shown receiving criticism*] Oh, crap.“
* “It takes a lot of stamina and you’re learning really fast, so it’s a lot of things thrown at you at once.“
* (*Biography*)
* “We are at the Verandah Club for some last-minute tips before tonight’s rehearsal. I am a little worried today just because I messed up a couple times at last practice. So, today, I’m really hoping that Jennifer the veteran can help me. I want to show Kelli and Judy that I went home and did my homework.“
* “I’m nervous enough with Jennifer the veteran watching me and all of a sudden, while I’m dancing, Melissa comes and pulls me over. I didn’t really know what she was going to say, so I was pretty nervous.“
* “I’m definitely going to have a huge smile on my face tonight for Judy and Kelli.“
* “I thought yesterday’s choreography was taught really fast, but today’s was taught even faster, so I’m sweating a little bit about performing it for Kelli and Judy, but hopefully I can pull it out. I don’t know if I can, but hopefully I can. So, we’ll see.“

**(9.5)**

* “So, we’re huffing and puffing and drenched in sweat. It’s definitely a little taste of the stamina required for four quarters of a football game.“
* “It was nerve-wracking dancing for Melissa (Rycroft), even though it was a private lesson and Kelli and Judy weren’t even there, ‘cause you do want to still impress her.“
* “I saw what everyone was talking about. I’m not really committing to my movement. I’m just running through the dance. I don’t have that extra spice.“

**(9.6)**

* “I was definitely out of my element and awkward. I didn’t want Kelli to see me struggling.“
* [Mentoring] “I’m definitely anxious about this intervention. My stomach was kind of turning a little bit. I came in my practice clothes, and then we got thrown a curve ball.“
* “When I saw my mom, I got a little nervous. I just want to really impress them with everything that I have.“
* “I don’t want to let my mom down, so it was super hard for me to let her see kind of an inside window to things.“
* “The intervention was definitely a good wake up call. I got to see some inside comments that Kelli has said about me. It’s definitely giving me more confidence.“
* “I think I have a lot more confidence now. After working with Melissa, and my mom giving me tips, and Crystal [her former coach] giving me tips, I just really took those to heart and let it all out on the field tonight.“

**(9.7)**

* “I’m definitely nervous. So, I kind of have to fake it until I make it.“
* “We are here at Java Me Up today to meet Melissa Rycroft so that she can give us some last-minute tips and advice on how to take the pressure and the stress of the last week of training camp.“
* “Going into tonight’s rehearsal, everything is definitely on the line because there are gonna be cuts still made. So, it’s definitely an intense night, but hopefully we can all get through it.“
* “I’m really upset at myself. I’ve worked so hard, I don’t want to lose it now.“
* [Office visits announced, teary] “I can’t believe that I’m being called in, the last week of training camp.“
* [Before office] “I’m a little nervous and pretty scared because it is down to the wire and they have to cut two more people. They could cut more. So, I’m super flustered. Hopefully they’ll understand that it was just my nerves that got to me.“
* [After office] “I’m feeling really good right now that they are giving me a second chance. I get to come back and show them who I really am and how powerful I can really be.“

**(9.8)**

* “Tonight is the final practice. We are physically and mentally exhausted. Kelli did say she could cut down to 32 people, so right now we have 36.“
* [Talking about squad photo after making team] “I’m feeling so excited, and this picture will be a part of history forever, so I’m super happy.“
* [Meet the Team event] “I’m out there dancing and I’m thinking, I don’t want to mess up, I want to do everything perfectly so I can show my family and friends that I am now a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, and I can wear this uniform with pride.“
* [Retreat] “We have a ton of activities set up for us today. I’m just super excited to be out of the studio and outdoors.“
* [First game] “There is a little bit of pressure today, but I think we’re all trying to just have fun and enjoy it because this is the most memorable time of our entire year, so it’s super exciting.“
* [Preparing for game] “The dirtier the hair, the better the curls hold. That is a DCC secret.“
* [Game sideline confession] “It is electric in here. The music is so loud, the lights are so bright. I’m having the time of my life.“
* [End-of-season retrospective with flashbacks] “It’s been an incredibly long journey to get here. It was emotionally and physically exhausting. Melissa Rycroft really helped me throughout this process. Doing that dance intervention where my mom came and Crystal [her former coach] came, they really boosted my confidence that night. I finally busted through my little shell, and I am now a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.“

### **Season 10**

**(10.2)**

* [Finals] “I do have a lot to lose here today. You never know if you’re going to make it back on the squad the next year. It’s kind of scary knowing that you had it all, and you can come in here and lose it all.“
* [Not invited back to training camp] “I’m just super upset, because I just had it all last year, and now I don’t really have anything, so… I’m gonna have to pick up the pieces and find out where God wants me to go.“

## **Commentary**

### **Season 9**

**(9.2)**

* [Practice with Kitty Carter] “I need you to quit holding your breath, because you look like you’re a deer in headlights.“ – Kitty

**(9.3)**

* “Breelan looks scared to death and needs to smile. Look at her.“ – Kelli/“Breelan, lighten up your face.“ – Judy
* “You’ve got kind of this worried look. Don’t do that.“ – Kelli
* “A lot of mistakes. So, you’re just going to have to really work on it.“ – Judy
* “I’m rooting for her. Unfortunately, in this industry, pressure reads on your face. She needs to calm down and get some confidence.“ – Melissa Rycroft
* “You were sloppy from the beginning.“ – Judy

**(9.4)**

* “Breelan is totally petering out compared to Jenna.“ – Kelli
* “We’re pulling for you, but when you’re dancing next to Jenna, you just totally faded out.“ – Kelli
* “I’ve got my eye on Breelan, Ashley to name a few. Those are girls who almost have the perfect package, so I want to get with them and walk them through how to become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.“– Melissa Rycroft
* “I feel like with you, it’s just a confidence thing that you need. I want you to watch yourself and go, ''Dude, I am awesome. I can rock this thing''.” – Melissa

**(9.5)**

* “Breelan’s hanging in.“ – Kelli/“Yeah, she looks great.“ – Judy
* [Fashion show] “That looks adorable on her.“ – Kelli/“Did you notice how fast she ran down that runway?“ – Judy
* “Breelan had some good runway presence and then she kind of fell back into her default, ''I’m a little scared''.” – Kelli
* “What I need from Breelan is still more. Everybody’s fighting for her. [*Flashback*] Unfortunately, we can only fight so hard before it’s in her hands what she does with it.“ – Melissa Rycroft
* “You’re not bringing the sass of ''I’m gonna whip my hair on this part'', you know? ''I’m gonna wink at you and put my shoulder up.'' And that’s what exudes the confidence that Kelli and Judy need to see.“– Melissa
* “Notice you’re very up?“ – Melissa
* “You had a good ending, but you didn’t look like you were fighting for your spot the rest of the dance.“ – Judy

**(9.6)**

* “I haven’t seen Breelan all night.“ – Kelli/“She’s hiding.“ – Melissa Rycroft/“She’s hiding, isn’t she?“– Kelli/“Because she’s not comfortable.“ – Melissa
* “You tuck your chin a lot.“ – DJ Guthrie/“I can’t feel it.“ – Breelan/“It makes you look more tense that you are, but you don’t need to be. You’re doing a great job, but just relax.“ – DJ Guthrie
* [To her and Caila] “You’re both kind of in the same boat, okay? You both look like I could put you in a uniform, but I can’t put you in a uniform yet. I’ve told you this before – you don’t want to go home because you’re in your head. When you have the dance ability and you have the look, you don’t want to go home because you were too shy and quiet. I’m going to put my thinking cap on. I’m going to see you guys, and we’re going to get creative.“ – Melissa
* [Mentoring] “I brought you in both (with Caila) today because you have a very similar issue, and it’s just confidence.“ – Melissa
* “As a parent, you so want to do everything that you can to make their dreams come true, and I want to do whatever it takes to help push Breelan forward.“ – Breelan’s mom
* “I think the fact that Breelan and Caila get to hear feedback from their parents, I think that’s going to be the one thing that they need that’s going to make this all click.“ – Melissa
* “What I keep telling Breelan is, you’re a phenomenal dancer, but it looks like, compared to the other girls, you just kind of go through it. Like, there’s no extra punch, pow. I know she’s got it in her. – Melissa“/“It is truly a mind game for her. I think she thinks they’re judging her. And, ''Oh my gosh, what if they don’t think I’m good enough to be here?'' It’s not about that.“ – Crystal (*her former coach*)/“Breelan is her toughest critic. So, don’t.“ – Breelan’s mom [*Breelan starts crying*]/“No, this is great. This is a good thing.“ – Melissa/“I know, but just my mom being inside, I’ve kept it all kind… I don’t really tell her anything about this process. It just makes me upset that it’s negative things.“ – Breelan/“Breelan can be good, and Breelan can be great, and I agree with them that you’re so in your head. I don’t think you know how good you are and what your potential really is.“ – Melissa/“You’ve got what it takes to push to that next level, but you have to believe it. You can do it.“ – Breelan’s mom
* “I think everybody here believes you guys have it. I believe that you have it. And you’re so close. Y’all know this. And the last thing you want to do is be your own worst enemy and get in your own head.“ – Melissa
* “Today was supposed to help the girls. I wanted to show them what they looked like. I wanted to bring in people that loved them and know them better than anybody else, to hopefully say it in a way that they’ll understand and that they’ll walk away more confident than they came in.“ – Melissa
* “Somebody’s taught Breelan how to overuse her hair.“ – Kelli
* “Somebody’s told you to use hairography. I’m noticing that you’re using your head and your hair more.“ – Kelli

**(9.7)**

* [Field entrance rehearsal] “Breelan, think!" - Judy
* [Field entrance rehearsal] "Hey, Breelan, when you make a mistake, you let everybody know it and you go [*makes a pose*]. You need to fake everyone out and make us think that you’re the only one doing it right.“ – Judy
* [Field entrance rehearsal] “Don’t bend your arms so much.“ – Judy/“The word I have for you tonight is flimsy. Flimsy! Look like you’re making excuses, ''I’m sorry!'' Be bold.“ – Kelli
* “It was definitely better, if you wouldn’t always look so surprised.“ – Judy
* “If I can get this girl to make the team, my accomplishments in life will be my family, my mirror ball trophy, and Breelan making the team.“ – Melissa Rycroft
* “When I watch from the back, I don’t like watching Breelan.“ – Kelli/“I like watching Breelan more than Ashley because Ashley makes so many mistakes.“ – Judy
* “Vivian, Ashley, and Breelan, it was embarrassing.“ – Judy/“You were very flimsy, you were full of mistakes… Y’all are really confusing me, because if I was making cuts right now, none of you would make the team.“ – Kelli
* [End of episode confessional] “Breelan is a concern.“ – Kelli

**(9.8)**

* “Tonight, we’re really going to be paying close attention to Breelan and Ashley. They’ve been struggling the most towards the end of training camp.“ – Judy
* “A little bit better in your showmanship, but you’re still gangly with your legs.“ – Kelli
* “Did you know how many mistakes you made?“ – Judy/“I think two…“ – Breelan/“No.“ – Judy/“More than that?“ – Breelan/“Way more than that.“ – Judy
* [After team announcement] “We kept Breelan because she has potential as a performer and we would like to develop her. We can wake up her “wow“.” – Kelli
* [Meet the Team event] “We are here tonight; so excited to see Breelan perform; first time on stage as a DCC.“ – Breelan’s mom

### **Season 10**

**(10.2)**

* [Solo audition in finals] “Breelan’s costume isn’t doing her any favors. It’s making her look heavy.“ – Kelli
* “She doesn’t look really fat, but she looks fatter?“ – Kelli
* [On-field] “Judy, look at Breelan. She looks heavy. She looks like she’s gotten out of shape a little bit.“ – Kelli/“Oh, Breelan. I can't imagine why a girl comes in to this try out and not in the best possible shape that they can be in. ugh. It breaks my heart.“ – Melissa Rycroft
* [Finals deliberation] “She was really cute this morning. She has a great smile.“ – Randy Steele /“I was distracted by the weight gain, and she was a struggle in training camp. Melissa knows this. She was one that Melissa worked with hard.“ – Kelli/“I liked her in the solo. It was literally the field.“ – Melissa/“I feel like she knew that she didn’t look her best today, and so she didn’t perform her best. – Judy/“Y’all are going to have to fight for this one a little bit.“ – Kelli/“I’d marked her down on the screen. But I know what she’s looked like in the past. I think she can get there again.“– Kristi Scales
* “I know how hard that girl fought to make this team, and it breaks my heart to see her have a bad day on today of all days. I think it would be a shame if she didn’t make it to training camp.“ – Melissa

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 9**

**(9.7)**

* [End of episode, first of three] Breelan tells them she let her nerves get the best of her tonight. Judy says she wasn’t fun to watch from the back, and Kelli says she has an audience 360 degrees around her, and only have of the fans will see her face. Kelli says they’re on the fence about her. They’re tired or repeating themselves and having to push her. She’s tentative, not confident sometimes, and not attacking the dance. Kelli says she can develop those qualities. She tells her to wake up and wow them and that she doesn’t have much more time. Breelan promises she’ll show them on Thursday.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 8**

**(8.2)**

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

### **Season 10**

**(10.2)**

* Not brought back to training camp for a second year

## **Other**

### **Season 8**

**(8.2)**

* Shown seated with the other finalists as they wait for the training camp candidates to be called

### **Season 9**

**(9.1)**

* She’s shown dancing at preliminaries in the segment after Judy mentions the best ones being the ones that they can see automatically in a uniform.
* She’s shown being invited to finals.

**(9.2)**

* She’s shown performing her solo at finals.
* Third-to-last shown being invited to training camp.

**(9.3)**

* Before the opening meeting, she and Caila agree that they want the cheerleader uniform in the display case at Valley Ranch.
* At the Verandah Club practice, Melissa Rycroft pulls her aside for a conversation. Breelan tells her how they said she looked scared at rehearsal, and Melissa says that she was that way, as well. She advises her to maintain confidence on her face, no matter what.

**(9.5)**

* Makeover glamour shot before and after: a little shorter and from lighter brown to dark reddish-brown.
* Shown walking the runway at the Belk fashion show.
* She attends the Melissa Rycroft mentoring session at the Verandah Club (along with Ashley and Chandler).

**(9.6)**

* Melissa Rycroft pulls her and Caila out for a conversation during rehearsal.
* Melissa has a mentoring session with her and Caila at the Verandah Club, where she surprises them with their families and Breelan’s former coach.

**(9.7)**

* At “girl talk” with Melissa Rycroft and the other rookies, she mentions hoping she can keep her confidence, even when they practice in boots for the first time. Afterwards, Breelan hugs her and thanks her, saying she gave her the confidence to know she could make the team.

**(9.8)**

* After she makes the team, she’s shown calling her mother to inform her.
* Her mom gets a confessional before the Meet the Team event.
* After the first game, she finds Melissa Rycroft waiting for at her locker, and the two hug.

### **Season 10**

**(10.1)**

* In the segment announcing Melissa Rycroft’s return, there is a montage of Breelan’s scenes from Season 9 with her, culminating in her making the team.

**(10.2)**

* She’s shown performing her solo in the “disappointing veterans” segment.

**(10.5)**

* As part of Shelbi’s impromptu office visit, when she’s listing her friends that made the team last season, she mentions Ashley, Caila and Breelan.

## **Misc.**

* Former Texas Star Dancer