Season 13

## **Veteran DCCs**

Lacey (5th year, GL, SG, Pro Bowl)

Amy (4th year, GL, SG)

KaShara (4th year, GL, SG, Point)

Heather (3rd year, SG, VOTY)

Jessika (3rd year)

Kelli (3rd year, 2nd GL, SG, Covergirl)

Khalyn (3rd year, 2nd GL, SG)

Maddie (3rd year, GL, SG)

Tasha (3rd year, 2nd GL, SG)

Tess (3rd year, 2nd GL, SG)

Yuko (3rd year)

Alexis (2nd year)

Christina (2nd year)

Gina (2nd year, SG)

Lauren (2nd year, SG)

Lexie (2nd year, SG)

Miranda (2nd year)

Molly (2nd year)

Rachel (2nd year)

Savannah (2nd year)

## **Rookie DCCs**

Alanna

Amber (SG)

Ashlee

Brennan

Briana

Bridget (SG)

Caroline (ROTY)

Cianna

Daphne (SG)

Erin

Gabby

Hannah (SG)

Jalyn (SG)

Madeline

Rachel W.

Taylor (J.)

## **Unsuccessful Candidates**

Paige (Not invited into semifinals - episode 13.1)

Brittany Myricks (Not invited into finals - episode 13.2)

Jourdyn M. (Not invited into finals - episode 13.2)

Madi (Not invited into finals - episode 13.2)

Mary Kate (Not invited into finals - episode 13.2)

Paris (Not invited into finals - episode 13.3)

Keyra (Veteran cut at finals - episode 13.3)

Selina (Veteran cut at finals - episode 13.3)

Alexandra (Not invited into training camp - episode 13.3)

Hilary (Not invited into training camp - episode 13.3)

Meredith (Not invited into training camp - episode 13.3)

Sarah (Not invited into training camp - episode 13.3)

Jasmin (Cut from training camp - end of episode 13.6)

Lindsay (Cut from training camp - end of episode 13.7)

Dayton (Cut from training camp - end of episode 13.8)

Taylor T. (Cut from training camp - end of episode 13.10)

Kristin (Cut from training camp - end of episode 13.11)

Tara (Veteran cut from training camp - middle of episode 13.12)

Victoria (Cut from training camp - end of episode 13.12)

Lily (Cut from training camp, middle of episode 13.13)

Malena (Cut from training camp - middle of episode 13.13)

## Groups

400 nervous and excited ladies flock to AT&T Stadium to try out for the best cheerleading squad in the world. There are two legacies that are pursuing auditions this year (Dayton and Victoria). At the end, semifinalists are selected.

**Biography**

Victoria

Paris

Daphne

Madi

**Confessionals**

**End of Journey**

Page

### **13.2 – “Field of Dreams”**

**Summary**

125 ladies try to conquer a DCC dance routine and the kickline to advance to Finals. Jinelle, Robin and Jenna help Judy teach the field routine, along with Jennifer Kathryne. 50 new candidates move on to Finals. Kelli hosts a few end of year office visits. The final performance of the previous year's squad is the kickoff to the NFL Draft, and is also the final for some of the retiring veterans (Jenna, Robin, Maggie, Cersten, Simone, Stephanie, and Jinelle [who later helps out in a few episodes and replaces Yuko for the first game] ).

**Biography**

Meredith

Taylor J.

Gabby

**Confessionals**

**Veteran Office Visits**

Cersten

Jinelle

**End of Journey**

Madi

Paris

Cersten (retires as veteran)

Jenna (retires as veteran)

Robin (retires as veteran)

Maggie (retires as veteran)

Simone (retires as veteran)

Stephanie (retires as veteran)

Jinelle (retires, but returns as DCC staff in later episodes.)

### **13.3 – “Leave It All on the Dance Floor”**

**Summary**

Some of the finalists attend a pre-finals session at Kitty Carter’s Dance Factory. Jennifer Kathryne then leads a pre-finals practice for the veterans. 23 veterans join 50 new candidates at Finals hoping for a place in Training Camp.

**Biography**

Alanna/Sarah

Rachel W.

**Confessionals**

**End of Journey**

Meredith

Sarah

Selina (Veteran cut)

Keyra (Veteran cut)

### **13.4 – “Success Is Such Hard Work”**

**Summary**

The returning veterans attend swimsuit fittings at the Star. This is interrupted by a brief scene/promo at Cowboys Fit with Alexis and Lexie. Afterwards, the veterans travel to Bimini (in the Bahamas) for their calendar photo shoot. During the trip, some of the cheerleaders get to swim with stingrays. The photo shoot concludes, and then the action returns to the Star for the opening meeting of 2018 training camp (where the 45 TCC’s are greeted by alumni cheerleaders). The first rehearsal of training camp follows at the Star, and the episode concludes with two office visits.

**Biography**

Tasha

Malena

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Abigail Klein

**Office Visits**

Malena

Dayton

### **13.5 – “Getting The DCC Look”**

**Summary**

The ladies learn to look and dance like a DCC. Marshall from Tangerine Salon comes in to look at the girls' hair to determine the course of action for Rookie Makeover Day, which is followed by rehearsal. Jay Johnson comes in to instruct the girls to keep a fitness log for the next week to determine who is the fittest in the group. Rookie Makeover Day follows. There is an alumni practice with Nicole Hamilton, Pamela Purcel, and Jacie, who return for the rehearsal.

**Biography**

Kristin

Dayton

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Courtney Cook

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode:

Kristin

Rachel W.

End of Episode:

Taylor T.

Victoria

Dayton (2)

### **13.6 – “Jump Split Reckoning”**

**Summary**

Week three of training camp commences with an outdoors rehearsal at the Star, with the introduction of the jump split. When it gets dark, the practice moves back indoors. After two more office visits, still without any cuts, concludes the evening, the next event is the uniform fitting at the Star. The rookies then have a Jay’s Power Squad session. The episode ends at the Star with the final rehearsal of week three, which leads off with a mock graduation for Daphne, and then has guest choreographer Michelle Keys. The episode ends with office visits, and the first cut from training camp.

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Deryn Derbigny

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode:

Malena (2)

Kristin (2)

End of Episode:

Malena (3)

Gabby

*Jasmin*

**End of Journey**

Jasmin (44 left in TC)

### **13.7 – “Big Time Dance”**

**Summary**

Week four of training camp leads off with a rehearsal at the Star with guest choreographer Travis Wall. He gives Kelli and Judy his feedback, and they conduct office visits. Melissa Rycroft then leads an injury prevention workshop for the whole squad. Show group auditions follow at Gilley’s, followed by judges’ deliberations. The final rehearsal of week four takes place at the Star, and is led off with the announcement of the show group, and has guest choreographer Denise Dicharry. Office visits and one cut conclude the episode.

**Biography**

Hannah

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Yoshiko Danjo

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode:

Erin

Lindsay

End of Episode:

Victoria (2)

*Lindsay (2)*

**End of Journey**

Lindsay (43 left in TC)

### **13.8 – “Here Comes Kitty”**

**Summary**

Week five of training camp commences with a standard rehearsal at the Star with office visits. Next, the rookies go to a performance/appearance at a local senior center. The whole squad then goes on a team-building adventure at Reunion Tower and Billy Boy’s Texas. Week five ends with a practice at the Star with Kitty Carter and guest choreographer Nick Florez. They all discuss the TCC’s in the office, and then conduct office visits, making one more cut.

**Biography**

Bridget

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Sunni Cranfill

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode:

Brennan

Victoria (3)

End of Episode:

Tara

*Dayton (3)*

**End of Journey**

Dayton (42 left in TC)

### **13.9 – “Field of Fears”**

**Summary**

The episode starts with a week six field practice at Highlander Stadium, where they learn the field entrance, followed by on-site office visits. Afterwards, Melissa Rycroft (alongside Gina) hosts a rookie workshop at the Star. Week six of training camp ends with another field practice at Highlander Stadium, with the TCC’s in boots for the first time on the field (and with Kitty Carter and Marshall). They call two into the office, and initially plan on cutting Kristin before giving her one last chance.

**Biography**

Ashlee

Cianna

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Sasha Agent

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode:

Madeline

Ashlee

End of Episode:

Madeline (2)

Kristin (3)

### **13.10 – “The Next Level”**

**Summary**

It’s week seven of training camp, and the squad goes for media training, which entails a TV interview with Brenda Teele, and a radio interview with Mickey Spagnola. There is then a field practice at the Star, where the triangle is set. They go back inside to conduct office visits, without any cuts. The next segment is purportedly “Football 101,” but it ends up being the calendar reveal. A rehearsal at the Star with Melissa Rycroft concludes week 7 of training camp. Two office visits and one cut conclude the episode.

**Biography**

Caroline

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Brittany Evans

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode:

Victoria (4)

*Taylor T.*

End of Episode:

Amber

*Taylor T. (2)*

**End of Journey**

Taylor T. (41 left in TC)

### **13.11 – “Staying Strong”**

**Summary**

Week eight of training camp starts with Cameo Day. The Group Leaders are brought into Kelli's office to evaluate their potential teammates. Justin Timberlake's choreographer Marty Kudelka comes in and brings in his style of dance, which isn't followed by office visits, but Kelli and Judy going over the sticker board. The girls have etiquette training with Colleen Rickenbacher, and then a field rehearsal at the Star. One more cut concludes the episode.

**Biography**

Madeline

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Jordan Chanley

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode (Group Leaders visit):

Amy L.

KaShara

Lacey

Maddie

End of Episode:

Tara (2)

Taylor

*Kristin (4)*

**End of Journey**

Kristin (40 left in TC)

### **13.12 – “Time's Up”**

**Summary**

Week nine of training camp commences with a field practice at the Ford Center, the indoor stadium at the Star. Judy and Kelli then briefly discuss the candidates with Jennifer Kathryne in the stands, and then cut a veteran for the only office visit. Tasha then shows some of the TCC’s some “body restoration” tools at Cowboys Fit. Week nine of training camp ends with a long field practice at AT&T Stadium, with two office visits, and one more cut.

**Biography**

Erin

Amy

**Confessionals**

**Where Are They Now?**

Meredith Oden

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode:

*Tara (3)*

End of Episode:

Jalyn

*Victoria (5)*

**End of Journey**

Tara

Victoria (38 left in TC)

### **13.13 – “Game Day”**

**Summary**

It’s final rehearsal of training camp at AT&T Stadium, with a short practice, followed by two TCC’s being called into the office to be released from training camp. Charlotte then announces to the team that they’ve made the squad. Everyone celebrates on the field. Kelli then hands out the uniforms to the rookies. The “meet the team” performance follows, and Lacey and KaShara get retrospectives about their tenure with the squad, and the new locker room at the stadium is revealed. The day of the first game follows, and the squad takes the bus to AT&T Stadium. Jinelle replaces Yuko due to an injury. The squad does the game day field rehearsal, though Jalyn’s eye infection adds some game time drama. Soon thereafter, it is game time for the first time of 2018. Then Brennan, Rachel W., Briana, and Ashlee get retrospectives. Afterward, the squad returns to the locker room for a post-game meeting, and the final squad photograph is show on screen right before the credits roll.

**Confessionals**

**Office Visits**

Mid Episode:

*Lily*

*Malena (4)*

**End of Journey**

Lily

Malena

## Miscellaneous

* Heather was awarded Veteran of the Year at the End of Year banquet
* Caroline was awarded Rookie of the Year at the End of Year banquet
* Lacey is the last remaining rookie from Season 9
* This season is the only one to feature "Where are they now?" segments featuring retired cheerleaders from earlier seasons of the show
* This is one of the few seasons not to show the squad photograph being taken
* This season introduces the "sticker board," where evaluators place stickers with their initials on the pictures of the TCC's they would select for the final squad. This concept receives much more focus the next season.
* Kelli was the covergirl on the main swimsuit calendar
* Alexis was on the cover of the 18 inch calendar
* Lacey was the cover of the 17 inch desk pad
* Molly, Yuko, Heather and Alexis were on the cover for the daily calendar
* The veterans went to the Hilton Worlds Resort in Bimini, Bahamas for the 2019 calendar shoot
* This is one of the only seasons to feature the calendar shoot on the show

**Unofficial Carey DePasquale Award for most invisible rookie:** Caroline (3 confessionals)

* She does receive a biography (unlike Amber or Briana), but is a very sparse presence throughout the season.