{"id":1316125,"date":"2019-10-25T23:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-10-26T05:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/?p=1813769"},"modified":"2019-10-25T23:00:53","modified_gmt":"2019-10-26T05:00:53","slug":"dcc-making-the-team-recap-the-season-14-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/music-news\/dcc-making-the-team-recap-the-season-14-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"DCC: Making the Team Recap: the Season 14 Finale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/author\/stephenss\/\" title=\"Posts by Samantha Stephens\" rel=\"author\">Samantha Stephens<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"date\"><br \/>\n40m ago<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><em>SPOILER ALERT: If you haven\u2019t watched the season 14 finale of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, stop right here. Key details below that will totally ruin the surprise.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>They say all good things must come to an end, and that\u2019s so true of this fantastic season of <a href=\"http:\/\/cmt.com\/shows\/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-making-the-team\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team<\/em><\/a>, which wrapped up last night (Oct. 25) with a bang.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, we find out who makes the team for the 2019-2020 season, but it didn\u2019t come without moments of total suspense and a <em>huge<\/em> surprise decision from director Kelli Finglass.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s rewind: remember the last episode when Charlotte came to watch the final field rehearsals and give her feedback on how the girls were progressing? Yeah, it was even hard for <em>her<\/em> to make a final decision about who should make it and who should go home. Let\u2019s face it, all of the ladies remaining were game-day material and it seemed like Kelli, Judy and Charlotte were about to have to draw straws to pick \u2019em, for Pete\u2019s sake.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"fb4536ee\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/kelli-1572022970.gif\" title=\"kelli\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI think that each one of these women have earned a spot on this team,\u201d Charlotte told Kelli and Judy.<\/p>\n<p>So, Charlotte proposed something radical for the DCC: why not keep all 37 remaining contenders, and just keep the auditions going into the season? After all, it\u2019s not fair to make a cut if no one is yet worthy of being eliminated. And bonus: you have a built-in substitute on standby if someone were to become injured or too sick to perform.<\/p>\n<p>Finglass looked shocked at this proposal, as tradition has never let more than 36 ladies claim the title of DCC per season. <\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s a dang fine idea.<\/p>\n<p>First, Kelli and Judy have to talk to the two \u201cweakest\u201d links: Meredith and Lily. We use the term weakest hesitantly because there is NOTHING weak about these girls. They\u2019ve had their struggles over training camp, more than others. But still, they should be so proud of themselves, especially getting the praise from Kelli, Judy, and Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p>This is terrifying for Lily because last season she was cut on the last night last season. Meredith breaks down in tears at the thought of being cut.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"6521a34d\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/its-okay-1572022586.gif\" title=\"its okay\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cNo matter what happens, I\u2019m going to be okay,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>In the office, Kelli begins the conversation by affirming to Meredith and Lily that they should be proud of themselves: they\u2019ve worked hard, shown so much improvement, and won the support and love of their fellow dancers.<\/p>\n<p>Then, the kicker. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve also been telling y\u2019all that this team is going to be 36 and it wasn\u2019t until the last rehearsal that we decided that wasn\u2019t going to be the case,\u201d Finglass told them. \u201cSo, we wanted to talk to you girls privately.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CUT TO COMMERCIAL. What is happening, oh my word?! <\/p>\n<p>After the break, Kelli and Judy return to the remaining girls on the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been saying all summer that we\u2019re only going to pick 36, and after the last rehearsal, that has changed. We want to give you guys our decision so that it won\u2019t be looming over us tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>THEN THE MOMENT. \u201cLook around,\u201d she told them all. <\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"0bda1ab7\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/lookaround-1572022287.gif\" title=\"lookaround\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cLook all the way around.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"7cdd2a21\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/lookallthewayaround-1572022308.gif\" title=\"lookallthewayaround\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>SURPRISE! Meredith and Lily coming bursting on the field with excitement and then the girls realize they\u2019ve <em><strong>all made the team<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"e5d47b9b\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/meredithlily-1572022361.gif\" title=\"meredithlily\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>All 37 are the new, 2019-2020 roster of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"92d34b0d\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/congratsbanner-1572022387.gif\" title=\"congratsbanner\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s the first non-announcement announcement we\u2019ve ever had!\u201d Finglass told the cameras. <\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because these girls could not contain their excitement after learning they\u2019d all be together.<\/p>\n<p>CMT.com got to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/1813689\/kelli-finglass-follows-her-heart-all-the-way-to-the-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">speak with Finglass last week<\/a> in anticipation of the finale, where she revealed that the sisterhood of this special group is palpable off-camera, too, like on a recent weekend retreat this newly-minted team attended.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve never seen the girls interact quite this much. I mean, every one of them got up and participated in every activity we had,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u2019s fun for me. I mean, the performances are number one priority, but running parallel with that is how they do lift each other as a group, because trust me, in a room of 36 or 37 highly achieving women, we could have issues before every rehearsal started if we even entertained discussions or just that focus and we <em>don\u2019t<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aww, they really do love each other <em>that much<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The girls also got to show off their skills during Family and Friends night, which is a great rehearsal for the first NFL game, but really a chance to let their loved ones have a sneak-peek before anyone else. How precious are their folks with those signs?<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"026c569c\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/papa-1572022441.gif\" title=\"papa\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s no time to waste, however, as the first official Cowboys game is upon us. After a quick pre-game field rehearsal, the girls are ready to rock it\u2026but there will be some challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere will be a lot more distractions at game time,\u201d Finglass said. \u201cThere\u2019s going to be two football teams, cameras, cords, chaos. That will probably present some excitement for them, but it will definitely present challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gameday arrives, and the energy of the crowd is nuts! And obviously, the girls nailed it. It was absolutely flawless. What an amazing feeling.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"756b660a\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/entrance-1572022470.gif\" title=\"entrance\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For the girls, this moment means the years, months, days and hours of hard work, sweat, tears, and persistence have paid off. They have arrived, and now they have each other to cherish the moments and memories.<\/p>\n<p>But before we say goodbye for now, we have to name our first gameday girl and \u201cAbby\u201d bear recipient. It\u2019s someone who goes above and beyond. Congratulations, Lily. And congratulations to <em>all<\/em> of the girls.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"fc28f2f7\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/teamphoto-1572022559.gif\" title=\"teamphoto\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis year the journey has been kind of a whirlwind,\u201d Finglass told the cameras. \u201cWe had such great talent at our auditions. They\u2019ve had ten weeks of hard dance rehearsals, tough guest choreographers, they\u2019ve learned how influential they can be on the lives of others.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the ladies have learned just how strong they really are. And these ladies are great examples of how passion, persistence and hard work result in success. They are living out their dream. And today was the best example of what that looks like, when a dream really does come true,\u201d Finglass continued.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for another great training camp, DCC! Have a great season, ladies. You have earned it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo\" id=\"8b2fc261\">\n<div class=\"deferred_content\"> <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;img&quot;}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:file:http:shared:cmt.com\/news\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/lightsout-1572022494.gif\" title=\"lightsout\" class=\" js-srcset-img shortcode-image \" alt><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"author\">\n<div class=\"description\"> Samantha is a country radio insider with a deep love for the music and its stars. She can often be found on a red carpet or at a late-night guitar pull. <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/1813769\/dcc-making-the-team-recap-the-season-14-finale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: CMT News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Samantha Stephens 40m ago SPOILER ALERT: If you haven\u2019t watched the season 14 finale of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, stop right here. Key details below that will totally ruin the surprise. They say all good things must come to an end, and that\u2019s so true of this fantastic season of Dallas Cowboys [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1316125","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-music-news"},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-14 06:28:54","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"KSKE Ski Country","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1316125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1316125"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1316125\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1316125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1316125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1316125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}