Best of Second Chance Candidates 📣

There are tons of candidates at tryouts and Training Camp and not everyone can make the team. Thankfully, certain candidates - like these! - showed up after being cut and proved they had what it took to make the team.
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Hundreds audition, but only a select group will secure spots in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders training camp. DCC director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell oversee the intense audition process and decide which hopefuls will make the team.

[@rebeccaspellmeyer5761]

I am so happy they started with Maddie. They said her style was wrong. She made the team and show group the very next year. In 2019 she became a group leader and then the following year she was made point.

[@trendymaths2467]

What a story! Go Maddie. 💅

[@ma-rl6ce]

Wasn't it 2018/2019 when she became group leader and 2019/2020 point?

[@johnpinegar8027]

Love Maddie

[@tracygatewood7387]

She is so awesome, she came back the next year, and killed it after that. She was a inspiration others as she said never give up on your dreams. You will succeed no matter what.

[@alexandriabeach9834]

Maddie made point with Amy in 2019

[@ciaradiam0nd]

Meredith is absolutely stunning but was given clear favoritism for zero reason. Others have been cut for less. It’s so obvious when Kelly likes someone despite their skill not being anywhere near up to par

[@Maddym365]

I noticed it when she said “I honestly expected to hear my name called” yikes

[@dantrim3937]

You gave the reason, she's stunning. They wanted her on the squad because she's got electric good looks, next level, imo. They probably figured she'd have a breakthrough and then they'd have the best of both worlds. But you're right, the definitely held on to her longer than you would have expected.

[@ciaradiam0nd]

@@dantrim3937 looks aren’t enough you have to have the full package at DCC so they gave her too many chance.

[@lindseykubsch8384]

I believe she has a close relative that is a major donor. At least that’s what someone said on tiktok

[@debrakleid5752]

Definitely. She got lucky that she was put on the team because there were others who were by far better and were cut. She was constantly behind and having to chase the movements. She is very nice but in a way she was a bit too cocky. She thought she was doing everything right and she mostly got it right when she was way off. Then COVID-19 hit and the next training camp was only 2 or 3 weeks long and since she was a veteran she didn’t go to training camp until it was halfway over for the rookies and since she is a very slow learner she just couldn’t keep up again and with training camp lasting 1-2 weeks for the veterans there was just no way they could hold onto her without the group she would be with looking bad in season 15. Only one judge from season 15 said yes to keep Meredith and that was Kelly. Everyone else said no. If Kelly saw any other dancers dance as bad as Meredith she never would have made the team. There were others who should have made the team over Meredith. Shaina for 1 should have made it over her. Meredith got very few stickers for her season (judges and guest choreographers put a sticker with their initials on the photo they think should have made the team) while others had stickers from almost all of the judges and choreographers and were still sent home.

[@chelseylin6724]

It’s crazy how far Maddie has come! And to see her now as a group leader for the past 3 years and now she is point of the triangle! She is proof that hard work and dedication pays off 😍😍

[@finleyjane]

Agree!

[@RealTalk1411]

Not to mention she got group leader without having been a second group leader. I don't know if that has ever been done before.

[@nancyleddige6997]

@@RealTalk1411 Maddie struggled with being a group leader the first time. She was taking it out on the girls in her group because of it, and the fact a friend of her died. Some of the girls went to Kelli, and Maddie was talk to about how she was treated the girls in her group. She probably got away with it because she is a Kelli and Charlotte favorite.

[@Ashley-xz5ry]

yess agree!

[@marissagonzalez4141]

@@RealTalk1411 Kashara wasn’t a second leader but she was supposed to be her third year. She became the group leader of group 4 after her first leader Erica, got injured and then sued the team.

[@Maddym365]

Brennan handled both her cuts absolutely beautifully. Even when she was caught off guard. Impressive. Not all do… well. Until the 2020 season 😬

[@florencejones552]

I didn’t like that season.

[@FineGirlBrandi]

@@florencejones552 I don’t either, I feel like a lot of them were struggling with their mental health and also physical health too. I don’t think they should’ve even had tryouts that year. They probably should’ve kept the team as it was for that season and then revisited tryouts the next season but that’s me 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@amandajs21]

Victoria earned every ounce of her success as a DCC. She took the critiques and came back and THRIVED.

[@conniezeng6023]

So true she got kitty’s comeback award and Melissa’s I think !

[@EmVee.]

She earned her place indeed, not for showgroup in her rookie year tho imo

[@formerflautist]

Victoria fell out a turn during auditions. Pretty sure any other candidate would not have been invited into semi-finals. But sure, she's earned it.

[@EmVee.]

@@formerflautist Kat flopped at fimals and still made trainingcamp, 1 mistake doesnt make you get removed right away lol

[@amandajs21]

@@formerflautist She slipped on a pom pom. Lots of girls mess up in the first round and are invited back...

[@yiotanikolopoulou6247]

I respect all the ladies that were cut and tried out again, but I simply LOVE Maddie. She is legendary

[@elizabethseals2001]

She has a KZbin page. She'll respond and chat with you. She's my favorite. We were talking about what products we use for our curly hair. Lol

[@lyzhaebell7662]

@@elizabethseals2001 Omg! What is her channel name?

[@carolineburton5934]

@@elizabethseals2001 I wanna see!!! What’s the name of the channel??

[@Je551kuhhh]

Maddie >>>>>>>>>>>

[@sisi429]

From being cut to being the tip of the triangle!! She is the BEST!

[@jaynehassam8773]

Maddie was the reason I started watching. , she is my absolute favourite. She is a lovely caring person and she a brilliant dancer.

[@iisisshepheard4626]

Zhez awzum

[@unknown-lf6zx]

She’s my all time favorite

[@jules3048]

“If it’s not going to break you, you should try again.” Man! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that!!!

[@rckkeller9437]

Was cut from my high school team in my second year. It was a cocky attitude on my part. Over confident and not performing up to par. I never tried again, and I regret it. I admire every one of these women who go back and try again and again. ‘

[@TamiresCaron]

What I like most is that usually the ladies are very mature about being cut and leave with grace. When they tried out the following year I bet it is a huge factor for the judges to consider them then. Maddie is an example that being cut can work for the best: she came back more confident and made it in show group; now she is the point of the triangle!

[@audreyk3989]

You’ve gotta love Brennan’s determination and resilient sprit, and beauty!! She’s gorgeous :)

[@maybaby2013]

And then was brutally cut later on. That still gets me! :/

[@dawnwelch6579]

I absolutely LOVE Brennan’s attitude and how she handles herself…I hope for great things to continue for her!

[@shannapackard1088]

Maddie will always be my favorite out of all the cheerleaders. Just hands down my favorite.

[@CaitlinAPope]

Brennan has to be my favorite bc as a former dancer (who is very superstitious) the 3rd times the charm and I wouldn't have been strong enough to go back the 4th time. Good for her for making her dream come true and never giving up.

[@annaconigliaro2907]

She should have made it season 12.

[@theromancediva]

Would love to see a video on all of the previous points of the triangle and how they got there!

[@tuckerj6523]

This is so random how hooked I've gotten over this show within 24 hours. Lol.

[@suzyrunninghawk7870]

Wow! We asked for this video, and you delivered. Thank you so much! Now, how about this? I would love to see an, "Alumni, Where Are They Now?" video. I mean, all those talented, beautiful women must have gone on to become extraordinary wives, mothers, teachers, doctors, etc., you name it. I'm from Missouri, Show Me!!

[@kikieaddy2576]

Show me too‼️

[@bec6384]

Ugh Lily breaks my heart. She’s so sweet

[@samantha1587]

yeah but she is still a cheerleader got rookie of the year on the Denver broncos

[@ma-rl6ce]

@@samantha1587 thank you for sharing that! I am SO happy for her🥰

[@khloekloset3645]

6:48 anyone else impressed with how effortlessly and gracefully these girls get up off the floor? Or is it just me? lol!

[@bergercookie]

It’s so much harder than it looks and they make it look so graceful and effortless

[@lindymoyo9118]

I saw the title and Maddie and Victoria immediately came to mind.

[@BeybladeBattlersAB]

I love people who come back and make it on the team and I love this KZbin series

[@bec6384]

Idk WHO tweezed Maddie’s eyebrows her first year. That and the jet black fried straight hair (that NO ONE helped her out with during make overs) was 98% of the problem the first year. Thank God she took matters into her own hands and came back looking AMAZING.

[@marissagonzalez4141]

She came back stronger as herself and not the girl they tried to make her be.

[@pixiedustgirl13]

Love Victoria! Can’t wait to see her back at auditions next year! 💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙

[@komradkolonel]

I remember very early on in the series when Natalie Woods, Ryan Ray, and Candace Carr all came back for another try and made it the second time around.

[@janellirving4625]

Same with Brandi Kilby, Sunni Cranfill, Joannah Liad, Brittney Schram, Alyssa Sarasani, and Courtney Cook.

[@annaconigliaro2907]

Meredith Oden was too. She tried out in the 2 hour special season then came back on a different season

[@lindsaymcmillan9051]

Squeezing Meredith in again per usual lol would have rather seen Christina

[@BIGBOYMATD]

RIGHT? she tried out 5 times! how did she not make the video?

[@lindsaymcmillan9051]

So true!! She was the definition of persistence ❤️

[@djk5v]

Absolutely. Got into training camp season 9, didn’t make it season 10, made it season 12, 3-year vet.

[@blackbull84]

I hope to see another second-chance compilation with Christina, Kelsey and some of the earlier season girls (I.e. Natalie Woods)

[@dawnwelch6579]

Christina, I agree - she made it to TC on her 5th try!!

[@bellascott8542]

Oh man Victoria's cut was so heartbreaking! I'm so so glad she made it!! Her mascara was all down her face poor thing 😂

[@bergercookie]

I know I felt so bad for her. She’s so gorgeous that she still looked beautiful even w black mascara running down her face , a messy pretty . I’m glad she came back and slayed it so fierce she was such a standout performer.

[@djkreigline2760]

Djk34💘💝🥰 are you single how old you are

[@katieann8192]

i am so proud of Brennan for coming back and working hard

[@trendymaths2467]

Whew, this channel wasn't posting for a while and I was seriously missing the compilations. Time to do another binge marathon 🤩.

[@christinemohr8788]

They never should have put Meredith on the team based on her looks just to break her heart as a vet

[@gracepatton1763]

I wanna see journeys for the Trevino sisters, Tasha, Nicole Bulcher, Mia Greenhouse, Nicole Hamilton, and Ashlee.

[@RealTalk1411]

There isn't much footage of Nicole Hamilton for there to be a DCC Journey video. During her time on the show she only had 3 confessionals. So if anything she might a The Best Of video like Tess did. The others will definitely have DCC Journey videos. There's plenty footage of Tasha and Miss Nicole Bulcher.

[@kirstybrown1185]

Don't kow who any of these are 😂

[@jazzyjen5083]

I didn’t realize Maddie was the same Maddie that eventually became point. That’s such a great story!!!!

[@belenmunz6396]

Maddie is the ultimate comeback story. I have a couple of comeback favorites, but this are a true testament to never give up on your dream ❤

[@michellec5407]

I respectfully disagree. The ones of the best come backs is Kat and Amy hands down!

[@belenmunz6396]

@@michellec5407 their stories were great as well ❤️

[@shojic4894]

Didn’t Brennan get Covid in S15 and got cut again ..man four times she tried out and made it on the team for two seasons . That was a roller coaster that didn’t end well 😳

[@angelwilborn1091]

she got it before season 15 started! then her lily, and hannah got cut later in training camp all in the same night!!

[@andream9470]

@@angelwilborn1091 yeah they didn't have a whole lot of time to fuss with it last year unfortunately. Brennan PROBABLY would have come back way better if training camp had been standard length.

[@angelwilborn1091]

@@andream9470 totally agree

[@ma-rl6ce]

Meredith got cut in that season too

[@michellec5407]

In 2020 she came back as a vet, she just got over Covid. Personally she shouldn't have came back that year. 1. She didn't allow her body to heal 2 she didn't allow her mindset to change 3 she wasn't as humble as she should have been.

[@staceyroberts3468]

Maddie’s dance style was always my fav to watch!!!!!!! And she had a sparkling personality 💗

[@irnaebrehlam1140]

I can't believe they included Meredith

[@AdjustToLive]

Bro Madeline is just BETTER bottom 10 to crown of the triangle from another vid. She is special

[@EmVee.]

Every point girl started in the back rows tho?

[@aaliyah9277]

Maddie is so inspiring! She proved alot of people wrong

[@gracieci572]

Meredith comes off as cocky to me. Its like she always thinks she did amazing (in this video and in season 15 when she said she was so sure she was top 36) but she's not good at the DCC dancing. She never should've made the team at all.

[@deborahbaker1092]

She couldn't memorize choreography and was off all season.

[@annaconigliaro2907]

@@deborahbaker1092 If I were Kelli and Judy and I saw that it would have been a nudge towards retirement or a mid season cut

[@narcissisticstatisticmonst4390]

The passion isn't there like some of the other girls and I only have watched tonight a few KZbin videos. You can tell it's for the show of it, when for others it's like their all.

[@Beccastyles_]

I love Maddie!! I especially love the moment that Melissa comforted her when she was feeling discouraged. It was such a sweet moment!

[@mikeromeo3579]

I didn't like how the way they did Lily at all. Just terrible, I hope and pray she makes it on Denver Broncos cheer squad

[@nickidani]

Is she trying out for another team??

[@mikeromeo3579]

@@nickidani as of right now she's a finalist for this year squad for broncos cheer

[@jollyrancher6940]

@@mikeromeo3579 where can I watch?

[@mikeromeo3579]

@@jollyrancher6940 i don'y think have a show like DCC but they do updates on their ig and twitter

[@Paigebaker2010]

I want to be a cheerleader to

[@ddcales9178]

What about Christina? She auditioned for years before succeeding!

[@EmVee.]

She didnt made the team a year after her TC cut

[@Mebuggiefan]

She is another inspiration.

[@lisab0428]

I still don't understand the whole Meredith story. In too many comparison categories, she falls short. What us the real story of her journey to becoming a DDC?

[@Angelaaa1015]

You realize they don’t show you everything, right?

[@andream9470]

Let's just say it's all in who you know.

[@sunhoneybuns7120]

Omg idk why Maddie would hide her curls she looks so beautiful with it

[@priscillao1064]

Maddie's second time at training camp, her number 58 was double her first one, 29. O thought that was beautiful.

[@shojic4894]

Is this the right compilation though..it’s called “ best second chances “ but Meredith, Lily, Brennan , Kristen became vets but still lost their spots in the newest season 🤔 Maddie and Victoria are the true successes ..they are still on the team out of all these girls in this compilation

[@EmVee.]

The video is about girls that got cut but making it the next year, nothing else. Oh and Kristin didn't lost her spot 😉

[@janellirving4625]

What? Kristen is gone too?

[@EmVee.]

@@janellirving4625 She is still on the team

[@janellirving4625]

@@EmVee. Thanks.

[@briannasmith5215]

Kristin isn’t gone she almost lost it though

[@EmVee.]

Erin should have been in this video, from being the first cut in 2017 to killing it in 2018

[@kitkatqueen9120]

Madeline too

[@janellirving4625]

Is she still a DCC?

[@EmVee.]

@@janellirving4625 she is currently in training camp for her 4th year 😊

[@blackbull84]

26:26 That is totally a Tina Kalina open-mouth smile😆. Apple didn’t fall far from the tree there, but way-to-go Vicky

[@theresagarbanewski]

This is definitely one of the best videos, the build is so real. These girls really showed them!!

[@desyquintanillagarza-tron4376]

Where is Christina???

[@rylietinajero8827]

MADDIEEEEEEEEEE That’s all I’ve got

[@lexbulkin7637]

Yay thanks can u please do ginas journey?!

[@christinemohr8788]

She's still on the team. The journeys are only for girls that retired

[@RealTalk1411]

@@christinemohr8788 Not necessarily. Kat got a DCC Journey video and she was only a rookie.

[@BIGBOYMATD]

So awkward that you featured girls in the video and thumbnail pic that, sure, made it after 1 or 2 tries, but have since been cut. It's no longer a keep trying, hard work pays off feel good story when you know they end up being cut as veterans lol

[@heatherlynsey3092]

Maddie has my heart forever

[@andream9470]

So confused why they bothered with Madeline when they made this after she got cut again and said she was done. Same with Lily (and they kinda crapped on by not calling her into the office til the end in season 13). Just leave it alone already.

[@allisonjohnson6399]

There's so many "This has been my dream forever!!!" "This is my passion!" "I have to join the squad!" *gets cut* "I don't think I'll be back, just have to find my new passion" etc. These girls that didn't give up and persevered to achieve their dreams have my respect!

[@justmars4273]

Victoriaaaaaaaaa 🥰🥰❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@ohsuzanna3223]

Maddie is my all time favorite DCC! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NicholeAJacksonMJJPd]

Fortunately, I KNOW HOW TO MAKE ELECTRICTY!

[@__eganista6372]

Always love to see Maddie! Beautiful, talented and classy. Then 2 other lovelies - Lily and Meredith.

[@TheBlacksheep2020]

I love Maddie! She is my Favorite

[@coll4455]

I absolutely adore Victoria

[@WenD1908]

No Kelli? She tried out several times and apparently wasn’t memorable only going as far as Finals. She then made TC, then Show Group and the team. Heck, Khalyn and even Nicole Hamilton could be on here as well. Both came back stronger and did quite well as DCC.

[@ma-rl6ce]

Also powerhouse Lexie

[@yanelischaparro5292]

Is there going to be a part 2. They forgot Christina.

[@bethkroa1125]

I really admired Christina's grit. I don't believe she ever made show group, but she was persistent and was not a once and done vet.

[@lauraroberts9066]

Love Maddie!!!💜💜💜

[@janh5199]

I love Maddie.

[@DawnBlazex]

Can you please do Tasha’s journey please?

[@decodolly1535]

Totally agree. I've seen this comment on a lot of DCC videos - someone please listen and give us Tasha's journey!

[@annaconigliaro2907]

Tasha is awesome and that would be a video I'd click on so fast

[@kmcatee1970]

I absolutely love Victoria social media asses treated her terribly and she came back and owned it!!!!

[@linzeydawn3278]

What did they do?

[@lindasedlacek2187]

They forgot a lot of the ones from the older seasons..

[@madelynbarhorst]

I’m rewatching this season and I’m so LOST on how BAD some of these vets actually are. Either quarantine was rough or they got complacent also Brennan had the option to just press pause and do this next year so there are no excuses

[@katiefitzgerald7031]

Did Victoria not go to college? I feel like she would be such a good college cheerleader too.

[@andream9470]

As a legacy she was basically destined to be a DCC. Now, I don't know the reason she didn't come back this year but I don't think she's done.

[@calliee3]

Victoria earned it

[@hannahw2697]

Maddie!!!!!!! ❤❤ Talk about a glow up!

[@arianaissistershook2970]

victoria brought me to tears lmao

[@Chimoritaaa]

Love Love LOVE Kristen! 😍

[@patriciaandersson9693]

In my opinion, this is the best dancer at dcc!!

[@braylens1822]

The blonde lady Judy or whoever her name is looks like Damon Waynes on White chicks 😂😂😂

[@mishan321]

maddie and victoria, my ultimate favs they're amazing!

[@michaelhiggins9791]

I guess I’m confused why on season 14 they extended the squad to 37.... but wouldn’t make special circumstances for anyone else 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@KatieRawsthorne]

I have a feeling that maybe one of the long time veterans could have been injured, but they didn’t want to lose them - so they took 37 that year to perhaps cover the girls, so they’re not readjusting the triangle and formations. I think Gina had quite an injury towards the end of the season, so that extra came in handy. Although, I don’t know why they don’t do that every year?

[@EmVee.]

@@KatieRawsthorne Usually they have All Star cheerleaders, retired DCCs that still can be called for appearances. Emma and Jinelle for example filled in Simone and Yuko twice

[@KatieRawsthorne]

@@EmVee. Of course! Fair point - I’d completely forgotten about that!! Wonder why this one season they decided upon that, or if post-covid seasons when there is somewhat regularity, they’ll continue the ‘audition each week’ 37?

[@nancyleddige6997]

It was a story line for the show aka we will try alternates this year. Notice Meredith and Lily were cut the following year. Obviously they were no longer an use for Kelli and Charlotte.

[@annahayden]

Maddie had injured herself a few weeks prior. Got really bad when they did jump splits on the field towards the end of tc, and she was helped off the field crying (I believe it was this same season and you should be able to find a video of it?). They probably let in an extra girl just in case Maddie’s injury ended up taking her out for the season. I believe another vet was injured too but I don’t remember it what happened with that one. It was probably an injury, other wise I don’t see why they would’ve sent Shaina home and kept Meredith at the end there.

[@snipsso5888]

Loved all these girls. I think they should have kept Lilly’s hair long!

[@thejakresky21]

omg i feel like i just saw a comment suggesting the topic for this video

[@lesliecarcana8288]

My fave was always Maddie.

[@fuckedupfridays9288]

Madison gives me taylor swift vibes for some reason 😍

[@loreleilawson5296]

No Christina?

[@1blueyedgirl1]

What happened in Season 13 where Kelly said Brennan could’ve made the team but didn’t and they showed that other cheerleader?

[@anir2539]

Another thread said that 2 girls left the team that year mid-season. I think Judy might’ve meant that had she known they were going to quit then Brennan could have stayed.

[@EmVee.]

Kalyssa basically wanted to be a model and had raunchy photo's. Kelli and Judy didn't like that confronted her about it and Kalyssa then resigned before finishing her rookie year. Alexandria left before the football season started due a family emergency or homesickness (Probably the latter one)

[@1blueyedgirl1]

@@anir2539 thank you!

[@1blueyedgirl1]

@@EmVee. thank you!

[@glaxxxyjimin2616]

VICTORIA MY GIRL

[@---rx6em]

Victoria, waterproof mascara babe 💛

[@deannadanielle]

I loooveee Maddie sm

[@chelseylin6724]

It’s been years since I saw the season when Brennan makes the team so I can’t remember but starting at 9:23 what did Kelly say? When she says “especially since last season” ...and I can’t make out the rest! I just can’t recall what happened!

[@heleni0]

"We ended up having some attrition on last year's squad" Kalyssa violated her contract and got booted off the team. Alexandria quit and moved back to her hometown I think.

[@chelseylin6724]

@@heleni0 Thank you so much!! What did Kalyssa do you break her contract? I remember Alexandria now that you said that but I can’t remember about Kalyssa

[@EmVee.]

@@chelseylin6724 So basically Kalyssa wanted to be a model and had more raunchy photos of herself on SM, K&J were not really happy with that so Kalyssa resigned mid season. Alexandria resigned before the first home game due homesickness or a family emergency

[@djk5v]

Milan also wasn’t happy and left mid-season.

[@EmVee.]

@@djk5v Milan actually left to focus on school

[@justincase7848]

I kind of hate that they're so grateful. They worked so so hard. Theyre constantly put down and made to feel like they have to simper. Ugh.

[@shannanbrennan612]

It’s not easy to break hearts for most ppl…

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

Maddie!!!

[@alydiaz5560]

Kristin will always be one of my favorites

[@rckkeller9437]

Victoria and Maddie are my favorites

[@nylotus]

Madeline wasn't the last one called. If you freeze the screen at 0:28 you'll see Lacey in the background.

[@thickmagic16]

This is amazing

[@allisont440]

Am I the only one crying?

[@fionakatern277]

Where is Christina Riccelli on this list? I can see why everyone on this list already made it, but it is incomplete without Christina for sure.

[@EmVee.]

Christina didnt make the team a year after she got cut

[@michellewei7349]

Dang! That mascara, Victoria! Never seen it like that before. Regardless...

[@jessicabrown8158]

i will really miss Lilly and Brennan

[@briannasmith5215]

Me too

[@samantha1587]

with lily she is still an NFL cheerleader for the Denver Broncos

[@anita_killer]

Why didn't Meredith's story show how it ended in the new season?

[@EmVee.]

Because it isn't about that. It is about ladies that got cut return a year later making the team lol