UCLA Gymnastics: The New Era - Episode 7

Through the emotional final days of the 2020 season, the Bruins leaned on one another to persevere and end the year united as one Bruin family.

[@clarkkhyra]

this is so crazy to watch now because then we had NO idea it would last this long and shape our lives in such a way

[@alfarompas9875]

Su .

[@jag136]

makes you want to cry for them especially knowing the politicization of health care, fraud, misinformation, and robbery of time and energy. Even now, kids are being robbed of education, opportunities and futures and the lack of leadership and criminal conduct of those in power.

[@partygod159]

I knew before it even started on 2/24/2020

[@noemi4275]

please, please, pleas do anpther docu series for the upcoming season, I absolutely loved every single bit of it and want some onside looks on the new team as well

[@anikokoren3417]

Yes please I'm begging

[@jujuflips307]

yes

[@-sela]

Yessss

[@natkieus]

As soon as Chris apologised to Mercedez... I lost it 😭

[@cf7677]

why didn’t she compete?

[@MissLisaSwann]

@@cf7677 she was never ‘ready’ and couldn’t break the line up. Although on senior night they normally give the seniors a priority in the line up and Mercedes was going to be on line up. This was also before it was confirmed that she was doing a 5th year at another college. So they thought it was he last chance ever to compete

[@jag136]

@@MissLisaSwann How amazing it was for her to come back in 2021 and compete in Pauley for SJS. Karma.

[@joyce2624]

I am So happy for Mercedez that she can continue her gymnastics career at San Jose. I hope she has an amazing time there :)

[@emilykaemerer7391]

Macey’s and Gracie’s speech got me crying😭😭😭 edit: all of the senior’s speeches made me cry😭😭😭😭🥺

[@haileyhudson4157]

“No matter how bad things got, we always just got up and danced together.” I knew this was going to make me emotional but I didn’t know it was going to hit me this hard 😭😭

[@shannonmcleod3695]

Its so heartbreaking watching the beginning after Liam passed away

[@SuAva]

Deanna I'm so glad you stayed with them this year, imagine if we didn't have you on top of all this! Thank you so much for documenting this all, and thanks so much to the entire UCLA team for just being you

[@beau889]

To the editors & directors of this series Thank You for putting this together, it’s still wonderful to see this years later ❤👯‍♀️

[@ilayda2406]

My eyes can’t stop crying🥺 Go Bruins✨ I miss the class of 2020 so much wow💙💛

[@madsbaird7830]

when chris cries we all cry sending lots of hugs to the team and coaches

[@joeleyva8359]

"We set out on this journey together to do something really special. Gymnastics was the backdrop but we chose to be vulnerable, we chose to come together and at every single challenge instead of retreating and hiding we somehow came back together." --Chris Waller

[@haley7604]

PLEASE DOCUMENT THE UPCOMING SEASON I LITERALLY LOVED THIS SM

[@jag136]

Donate to Inspire and it will continue.

[@OhHiNoOne]

Once again, Deanna has made me an absolute emotional wreck 😭🙈 AMAZING work!!

[@sydneyrenee7088]

“We will schedule an opportunity when these restrictions are lifted” six months later.... this is so sad

[@jag136]

The 2021 rankings are out and the Bruins start 2021 at #7. When you lose 9 seniors, two Olympic gold medal winners. But the Bruins reload with the #1 signing class for 2022. Looking forward to the new season and praying for the students athletics safety and opportunities and to be in Pauley on alumni day and wish the 2020 seniors the best. Continue to pray for Mercedes who is at SJS and her family for the loss of Baby Liam. Go Bruins. Oh, Nia, another viral routine.

[@paolatellez7880]

“created and produced by (the one and only: THEEEE) Deanna Hong”. Thank you for this. The whole series was amazing, a bunch of emotions. thank you for bring to us this inside vision of the team. By far this was my favorite episode because no matter what there are always a good time to have a dance party. Also, how lucky we are to see Mercedez have their chance to compete, now with sjsu and see gracie’s coaching at usu. Same with fish and Kyla. Best of luck for all the seniors, you did amazing the past 4/5 years. See you (hopefully) in January Bruins! #8clap

[@Amzo96]

My eyes are leaking... this class has my heart! Hopefully we can celebrate the seniors when this season begins!

[@retajsameh175]

Omg can’t imagine that the team is changing forever now ahhh

[@lulytaJB]

Me bawling my eyes out. Thank you Deanna and thank you to the UCLA bruins for such memorable year. And special thanks to the class of 2020, the class that got me interested in NCAA gymnastics, I will be forever grateful to y’all

[@warrenpena3999]

Girls , I totally fell in love with the sport of gymnastics when watching a friend compete, thanks for shareing with us what you do and your lives.

[@jordanstibal8834]

rest in peace baby liam

[@graciexo5130]

I don't think they realise how inspirational this was, it made me cry and my me realise that gymnastics won't be my life forever and my team won't be here forever🥺

[@katierae557]

Deanna, you continue to blow us all away with each new TNE episode. I could never say enough good things about this docuseries. They made me feel like I was right there with the team. Thank you so so so much for all the work you have put in to every episode. Each one was better than the last.

[@Leadoff10]

Deanna outdid herself on this one. It was a emotional roller coaster from the gate. How do you put an end to a docuseries about a season that ended the way it did? This is how. If the first 5 minutes stirred you at all than you should really consider getting tested...these kids deserve every chance to survive cancer and you may be a match for some little boy or little girl out there.

[@xaea-xii6111]

Miss this Era 😢

[@musicmagi]

2020 has been really hard on everyone globally, and Deanna did a fantastic job chronicling the entire journey through all 7 episodes. The way you girls and the entire team pull through this year together speaks volume of your characters and why UCLA Bruins are true Champions! I have been following the UCLA Bruins since 2018 by accident and have rooted for you since the awesome clutch win with Peng Peng Lee’s iconic final beam. Was looking forward to celebrating Kyla’s and Kocian’s final year, but life is such... we get knocked down but we get up and we get going! You girls are truly an inspiration to all! Keep it up and stay strong wherever you are!

[@jag136]

Oh my. D thanks for a beautiful film, Chris and the coaches and team managers, thank you for your openness and love for your team. We started in Anaheim and disappointed that Utah was awarded the Pac-12 championship with competition. To the Seniors I will be there next year to honor you. In the words of the Master, continue to make each day your masterpiece. Love this team. Go Bruins.

[@gracesewell8961]

Fly high baby Liam ❤

[@tribe2003]

Just absolutely weeping. Love this team. Love Deanna. Devastated all over again for what was stolen from them - from all of us - this year.

[@JustTyra21]

I literally started crying. My college graduation was canceled due to covid and although I tried to make the best of it ... my heart still hurts. I really feel for these girls.

[@danielavenegas2122]

Deanna thank you so much! You outdid yourself! You made us cry again!

[@LauraEvers-hv2ou]

Please make this kind of docu series about the upcoming season too, but also pay Deanna (or whoever will do it) accordingly! The quality of these videos is amazing, so she deserves a fair pay

[@hannahh7573]

ugh. my heart is melted rn! also why did mercadez never compete?

[@rebeccatruong7927]

Loved this! Binged the 7 episodes in one day hahah love the camaraderie between all the girls

[@DeannaHongProductions]

Wow I can’t believe you binged all seven in one day! Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it! (from the person who made the whole series 🙃)

[@jenni1567]

Hi Deanna! This was an incredible watch, hoping to see more this new season :)

[@AuntieSarahof9]

Amazing as always!

[@mariam__x]

Damn. I love this team so hard.

[@kiradavies1509]

Im not even half way done and im crying

[@igosuarez4525]

When I get older I want to go hear. That is my dream

[@joslyndeshon4046]

getting into ucla gymnastics has been my dream since was 8 like the girls on this teem make my day

[@melshaekelwelt]

So so beautiful and moving. I feel like I cried every episode. Amazing job deanna! Can't wait for the new episodes this season ;)

[@xxKunzerxx]

I’m so glad they got to create their own ending! 💙💛

[@meowmeowmeowchonkycats4484]

I just went and updated my contact information for Be The Match. I registered a few years ago but kept forgetting to make updates so they can contact me. Thanks for inspiring me to do that!

[@KandeShack]

My heart broke for all the Seniors!💔

[@michaela6056]

Once again Deanna blows me away...

[@johnlafrance2692]

I think March 13th was the craziest and saddest day for like most of America

[@mayarose3217]

I’m not crying, you’re crying

[@rogerkreil3314]

I miss the world from a year ago. But I really miss the world from 30 years ago....

[@skyeaustin6805]

this team is everything.

[@anikokoren3417]

Please please have a series for next year's class as well

[@charles5272]

God bless you and your family

[@lmartinez3633]

This episode was emotional...even if it ended in a happy note

[@layla-qh4ke]

AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!

[@srfh2]

Amazing women one and all. Of all of God's gifts to the Universe his greatest was the ladies of this world. For without them nothing works right. There is no future.Married to a great woman for 25 years.

[@heartbreakistemporaryswagi5033]

first! I'm so excited!

[@lillykakos6484]

anyone else gonna miss everyone but specifically Gracie Kramer and her floor routines

[@xyxyxxyxy685]

9 am and i am crying

[@anyahaar5186]

I miss miss Val

[@yaygrace]

definitely not crying

[@samuelkawer]

The reason why you sit in a circle so you can be well rounded the reason why you sit on the floor so you can be down to earth

[@kyee80]

finally!!!

[@user-ou7ep6tn9v]

You king sports thanks lrag 🌹🌹🌹👍👍💖💖💖💖

[@losangeleslovesyou]

💛

[@madeleinesmith7419]

I thought episode 6 was the last episode

[@sophieyoung8618]

Yes is 15 minutes

[@jtgameplaysothers9516]

10:26 todo se vino abajo pero almenos las chicas tuvieron un momento hermoso de convivencia

[@user-jq5gm8rg1e]

Peace be to God, and know that you will not take anything to your grave

[@votetuesdayNov4]

Wear your masks!!!! Thank you for documenting this. Go Bruins!

[@laney5060]

sorry if this sounds dumb but i'm new to watching this haha, was march 14th supposed to be mercedez's first time EVER competing college level? because i feel so bad for her :(

[@casualdrifter5226]

Laney Johnson it sounded like it

[@laney5060]

@Justin Time that's so sad! thanks for sharing :)

[@laney5060]

@@casualdrifter5226 thanks!

[@laney5060]

@Justin Time how exciting!! 👍😁

[@laney5060]

@Justin Time thanks again for sharing!

[@dakotaanderson7274]

When is the next episode

[@nicolefrey4322]

Love this SO much! Who is the gymnast dancing at 19:00?

[@m0_0nturtle]

Sophia Lahmidi, one of the team managers

[@jag136]

@@m0_0nturtle Sophia also has a problem shared with Kenni....fear of flying.

[@amelie2844]

deanna the boss

[@beautifulcatastrophe]

😢

[@liliansmeenge3297]

Who is the short-haired girl? She wasn't much in the documentary

[@gymnasticsgirls6053]

Hi UCLA is my dream school

[@laurenpotts3427]

Same gurl!💙💛💙💛

[@igosuarez4525]

Same girl

[@paisleyrichardson2584]

I am a level 5 gymnast

[@olivaanderson8286]

What is happing with Chris and Marzaties ( idk if I spelt her name wrong and sorry if I spelt or wrong)

[@bridhemaloney4531]

Her brother Liam has cancer and the event was about cancer

[@olivaanderson8286]

@@bridhemaloney4531 oh ok thank you so much

[@jag136]

@@olivaanderson8286 No its not Marzetta's brother Liam is Mercedes brother.

[@jesuscuauhtemocortizgongor220]

Cómo Dije,Este Bicho Podrá Impedir Muchas Cosas Entre Ellas Una Amistad Sincera.Y Eso Es Para Toda La Vida.Te Amo,Madison.😍🏃⛩🏅♥💓💞💕

[@sophievandenberg6540]

Anyone tips for a kid who wants to go back in gymnastics after 4 years but is to scared

[@shanicesidacia1699]

Take the leap let your fear propell your will to succeed

[@sophievandenberg6540]

@@shanicesidacia1699 thanks

[@hazelnutspred3348]

ucla fight fight fight

[@TheBlfan]

Why was Mercedes out?

[@TheBlfan]

@Justin Time Yeah, I am just confused why that would have been her "first" competition?

[@annaganevitch4407]

probably because of injury

[@allipi8571]

I need a transplant no one will help me

[@tiffanykuo4256]

NCAA should have enforced masks and distancing in the audiences during the summer. NCAA has stuff either totally unsafe or else totally cancelled, it is like a binge purge approach

[@tiffanykuo4256]

But it’s first and foremost the fault of trump

[@blueberryquaaludes]

Obviously Coach Slack doesn't care about Mercedes or else he would have played her. There are a few gymnasts he never lets play from what I've seen. That's what to expect from this 2 time assistant coach of the year. Coach Dad and the circle of love? Absurd and creepy at the same time.

[@natkieus]

It’s not his fault, it’s miss val that never picked her!

[@alannahcoleman6149]

there a bit dramatic ngl but i rlly love this doco series it is rlly inspiring and i enjoy seeing everyone supporting one another

[@tiffanykuo4256]

If our country had done what we were supposed to at the beginning of the pandemic, we could be having normal events and gatherings so long as masks are still worn. That is what Asian countries and some African countries and New Zealand are having.

[@evacody1249]

Taiwan and South Korea did not lock down there whole nation. They lock down those who were sick. The issue with the USA is we have states that don't understand how to do that. You quarantine the sick not the health people.

[@jag136]

BTW, who are the 4 idiots who did not like this. Must be Stanford Cardinal fans or maybe Red Rock heads. Since there was no Pac-12 championships, there should not be a Pac-12 champion in 2020.

[@jag136]

@Justin Time Not sure why I forgot about OU. My niece was a OU gymnast and now she is the Asst Coach at ASU.

[@Johnnyrocks123]

This stinks I am a gymnast also

[@user-ie7hv1ru3t]

American athletes are too big for gymnasts. Have you heard about the sports diet? In America, do they know about sports genetic selection of those who are fit for sports? Why do American coaches take girls unsuitable for gymnastics? And why don't they put the genetically ill to sleep in America? Do they know about genetics in America? Do you understand that by keeping the sick alive you are constantly increasing the number of patients in the country?