(Kelli)
Today, we will be having
our panel interviews.
What we're looking for
are their interpersonal skills,
the personality, and mainly
Can you see them in front
of our audience
on a very close
and personal level?
Today's panel interviews
can absolutely
make or break our impressions
of the ladies.
Who's your role model?
Definitely be my mom.
I really look up to my dad.
I'm a daddy's girl.
All right, Carrie.
You got ten minutes to live
and one phone call to make.
Who would you call and
what would you say?
My husband. We married
eight months ago,
and he is truly my best friend.
I would call him.
Call my husband
and tell him that I love him.
I would love to call
Miss United States.
She's just currently won.
And I've always wanted to be
Miss United States.
I'd love to ask her
how it feels.
No, you heard what I said.
You have ten minutes to live,
you'd call Miss America?
Yes, Miss United States.
Okay, Miss United States.
How would your best friend
describe you as?
That's a think.
My best friend
would describe me
as probably a sister.
Just that I'm a really
loyal friend.
(indistinct)
Favorite Cowboy football player
of all time.
Emmitt Smith.
Troy Aikman.
Troy Aikman.
Troy Aikman.
T.O..
I don't know.
(Norma)
They asked me the
easiest question ever.
Who's your favorite
football player?
And I said nothing.
Oh, boy.
I think she sank
on that one.
Lesson learned.
Yeah.
If you could describe yourself
with three words,
what would you use?
Peppy,
energetic and loyal.
Funny, outgoing, extroverted.
Nurturing,
caring and passionate.
Who won the Super Bowl
last year?
I don't remember.
Kimber, you know the head
coach of the Dallas Cowboys?
Is it Bill?
Pars...
It...
was. It was.
I am surprised when
they don't know
questions about the team
they're trying out for.
How are you all feeling
right now?
Like, I'm about to be called
into the principal's office,
like I did something
really naughty
and I haven't done
anything yet.
Be yourself.
Don't say "um."
You don't know what you're going
to say, just stop.
Think about it.
Take a few breaths.
Ashton, if you were
to make the squad
and Tony Romo asked you out,
what would you say?
Well, I do love Tony Romo.
He's very good looking.
But--
(Woman)
That's a yes?
(laughter)
No.
No, it is not a yes.
I do have a boyfriend
of three years.
And no, I would not.
I would say no.
Isn't it against the rules?
Yes, I would say no.
I know that we're not supposed
to date football players
or have any real interaction,
I believe, with them.
And I would want to make sure
I represented the cheerleaders
in a positive way.
Do you know if there was an S
on Dallas Cowboys
and Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders?
I don't think there's an S at
the end of cowboys.
Not sure.
It is plural,
Dallas Cowboys,
because there is not
just one cowboy, it's a team.
I never really pay attention
to Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
I just assumed
that there wasn't an S.
But there is.
Is this you or your twin?
That is me.
We always had and will continue
to do background checks
on every candidate.
Can you tell us about it
'cause this is...
(Whitney)
When she put out the picture,
I just was like...
Oh, poop.
Having a little bit of
too much fun, I guess.
Yes.
A photograph can be deadly
to their chances.
Why should we select you
to be a cheerleader?
I am dedicated.
Wholesome.
I'm someone who
you'd be able to
send anywhere and represent
the cowboys to the fullest.
Alex has been doing
real well so far.
She was scored in the top
20 of the whole pack.
Have you had any instances
with the law?
Well, when I was younger,
I had a...
speeding problem.
I'm a little bit
of an aggressive driver.
Things like that.
After I did
the background checks
and some of the
reference checks.
Things just kept coming back
that couldn't be ignored.
OK. The next three,
and it's Camy O'Teeter,
Lauren and Cassey.
We decided before
the panel interviews today
that when Cassie came up
that I would leave the room.
I think that it would be better
for her and the judges.
I don't think they could
have asked her questions,
quite as honestly,
if I had been in the room.
Okay, Miss Cassie,
of all of-- all of
the young ladies
that are trying out,
you clearly know
what it takes to be
a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.
My question to you is,
do you think you have it?
I do think I have it
because I will work so hard.
I know that I'm going to have
to strive so people understand
that I made it because of myself
and not because of my mom.
I'm a nervous wreck
for Cassie right now.
It's my 28th season and
now I know how
every mom feels.
when we sit them down,
I'm looking for personality.
Are they pleasant, are they
genuine, are they fun,
or are they fake?
(Brooke)
Everybody gets nervous
going into these interviews.
There's the most
intimidating people
right in front of you
that determine
the next year of your life.
I want to play a game here.
(Girls)
Okay.
It is called
"You Make the Call."
Red Bull or Rockstar.
Red Bull.
Sugar Free.
Brand name over generic.
Brand name.
Rich old guy,
hot broke stud.
Oh, hot broke stud.
(laughing)
(Male judge)
Okay.
Kelli or Simon?
Kelli.
(laughing)
Kelli all the way.
Can you name your three
favorite current Dallas Cowboys?
Marion Barber.
Tashard Choice.
Jessica Simpson's boyfriend,
but...
(laughing)
Would you say
that you make the uniform
or the uniform makes you?
I feel like the uniform
has to make the girl.
I believe the uniform
would make me.
It would be an honor
to be in the uniform.
I make the uniform because
I am fully prepared to come
with everything that I have
and be a rock star.
That's great. OK, ladies,
thank you so much.
(Lauren)
When I walked out
of the interview
I did think I did
a really good job
and I don't have any regrets
coming out of it.
"I make the uniform."
Are you kidding me?
Well, you set out a landmine
and she tripped on it.
I think Judy and I
both want to see
who is here
for the right reasons.
It's not surprising that people
that like to compete in pageants
choose then to try out
for Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
What is surprising is
for someone to try to
do both at the same time.
Lacey, you're the current
Miss Louisiana
when you have
to give up your crown--
Mine is a weekend
or a Sunday in November.
A Sunday in November could
quite possibly be
a Cowboys game though.
I think I would have to cross
that bridge when I get to it.
It's unusual to have sisters
that both hold individual titles
in pageants.
I know I asked your sister
the same thing
because it's, it's going
to create a problem
when you have to give up
your crown.
Unfortunately,
I am currently Miss Lafayette.
So I do have to fulfill
those duties
because I was chosen as that
about 10, 11 months ago.
When is that pageant?
It's in June.
Because you will not have
any time off in June.
Well, of course,
this is my first priority.
I walked in and we sat down
and they started asking
questions and
it was fine.
What qualities do you think
a leader needs?
Honesty.
Someone sweet and spunky.
Very caring.
To not give up.
We need to represent
the organization as classy,
respectful, young women.
I expect knowledge
on the Cowboys.
I assume knowledge
about our country.
Line by line, starting with
you, say the national anthem.
Oh, say can you see...
That's the national anthem.
The Star-Spangled Banner is...
I'm like getting these confused.
By dawn's early light.
So proudly...
So proudly...
I don't know, I'm sorry.
Through the perilous--
Whose.
What kind of stars?
(Girl)
White?
No.
Cute, no.
♪ Gave proof through
that night... ♪
♪ That that flag
was still there ♪♪
Our flag was.
(laughter)
That that flag was.
(Kelli)
It became...
painful for me
to realize
how many people couldn't
get through the first
couple sentences
of the national anthem.
♪ O'er the land of the free ♪
♪ And the home ♪
♪ of the ♪
♪ brave ♪♪
(laughter)
That was hard.
Can you tell us
you broke your jaw
or you get kicked
by a bull or fall off--
No, ma'am.
I have some friends
who are professional
bull riders,
and I thought
it looked really neat
and I wanted to try it.
And what happened?
They opened up the chute
and I went out,
I stay on for about three
or four seconds.
Actually what broke my jaw
was my arm
because I jam it with
my arm up, like this.
It does scare me a little bit
that Megan
doesn't make great decisions
and that she's a risk taker.
So Kenley.
Oh, here we go.
I will confront
Kenley on that
she walked out
on training camp last year.
I think it's, it's
too important to ignore.
You know, I'm not
your biggest fan right now.
How can you...
defend yourself?
I believe that it was
the only choice that I had.
I had prior commitments,
but we sat across
from each other last year
this very same time.
And it was very clear.
Kenley, you can't have
a week off.
It was a decision I regret.
And that's reason
I'm back here.
You know, it hurts
but then again, you know,
you can only--
like I say, you can only do
the best you can do.
(all)
Good morning.
(Judy)
To be a Dallas Cowboys
cheerleaders
you have to be able
to speak with anyone.
You might be sitting at dinner
next to Jerry Jones
or the owner of
another team or the
General of the army
on a USO tour.
Any one of these young ladies
can be a great dancer,
but if they can't speak,
if we cannot put them
on an appearance,
they're not gonna make the team.
I work in software.
My background is computer
engineering
and that was my
degree.
I'm in the investment
advisory business.
I'm doing educational
administration
and special education.
I am currently
an electrophysiology tech.
You majored in chemistry
with a minor in mathematics.
I definitely want
to get my Ph.D.
and then go into research.
(Kelli)
I love representatives
that are smart
and charming and talented
and fun-loving.
But...
Stupid can be
dangerous in our business.
Do you know the party
of our president?
Political party.
No.
Do you know what
a political party is.
No.
(chuckles)
I don't know why
I just said no.
And it is
either Democrat or...
What's the other one?
Democrat or...
I just find out.
I don't have
an answer to that.
That's the kind of thing
that winds up offending me.
You better dance
incredibly tomorrow.
Do you know
who the commissioner is?
No, I do not.
I'm willing to learn, though.
I'm not from here, so...
When are you going
to start learning?
Can you tell us who the
commander in chief is?
It is Roger Goodell.
Brandy, who is the commander
in chief?
Barack Obama.
President.
Hello.
Hello.
Wow.
Can I just leave now?
(Meghan)
You know, the biggest key
is to be yourself.
So I definitely tried to
cover up my moments
with a little bit of humor.
So, Megan,
what's your biggest fear?
Interviews.
(laughter)
So who is your
celebrity crush?
I like the goofier people.
I have-- OK.
This--
Don't judge me.
Zac Brown.
Bradley Cooper.
Matthew McConaughey.
I've always liked
Matthew Lawrence.
I don't think
I've thought about that.
Been focusing on
studying Dallas Cowboys.
(laughter)
Ryan Reynolds.
Brad Pitt.
Brad Pitt.
Brad Pitt.
Brad Pitt.
I have to admit,
one of the nights of the
(indistinct) I watched,
the Never say never song
with Justin Bieber.
And I, I'm sorry,
like, he has the most
precious voice.
And like, just
the cutest little thing.
I don't know.
He's my recent new founder.
Courtney does really well
in her interviews.
She has a little spark
that a lot of the other
candidates don't have.
And the judges really like her
in the interview process.
Do you know what
your weaknesses are?
Of course.
My dancing,
my rushing, you know,
just being more calm.
If Courtney does not show
the ability to dance
with precision and rhythm
in our group dance,
that will kill her.
Carissa,
you own your own company,
what kind of company--
I do. It is a custom
ventilation.
I do have a co-owner.
I manage his pest
control office as well.
And his--
I know. I know.
And you help raise
a two-year-old?
Yes, ma'am.
Well, I'm exhausted
listening to you.
Sorry.
You have a two year old sister
that you help take care of?
I do. I've raised her
since she was born actually.
But my mom is
switching jobs because,
just because-- I'm gonna
cry if I say this.
I don't wanna cry.
Everybody else has cried,
don't worry about it.
Just making it this far,
she realized
she's got to let me go
at some point in time
and that I can't
even if it's not to be
on this team this season
that I can't always
be there.
And so...
it would be hard for me,
but good for me
because it would be one of
the first things in my life
that I've ever done
just for me.
So if you guys are ready,
we're going to bring
in our first group.
This is really the only time
that we get with each candidate,
we really get to
look at them personally and
hear their story.
Hello, ladies.
This is my third year.
I tried out in 2008 and 2011
and I made it to the finals
and I got cut.
I'm a financial analyst
at a Fortune 500 company.
(Judge)
Where were you before
California?
Japan, I'm from Japan.
I really want to know if the
girl has a good personality
and if she's approachable
and fun to visit with.
What I would really,
really like to do is become
a special agent in the FBI.
I'm half Israeli,
half Chinese.
Wow.
I speak hebreew.
Shalom, (speaks hebrew)
Hi, how are you?
It's a really important round.
It can really
make or break a girl.
Yes, ma'am.
We looked at Facebook
and a couple other things
and you seemed to criticize
the Mavericks
on your own Facebook pages.
We do some background checking
on each of the candidates.
I hope that nothing
came across too negative.
Were you a cheerleader when you
posted "Mavericks Suck?"
Oh, no.
We can't take risk putting
the wrong person in our uniform.
So why do you want to be
a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader?
This is such an amazing
organization
and I really
became passionate for it
after my dad came home
from being stationed overseas
and told me,
you know,
"in the middle
of this horrible war,
we had a shining light
and these girls came in
and performed for us."
And he was like, "it such
an encouragement to me
and my troops."
And that just really
hit home for me
because my dad
means everything to me.
I like Chelsea a lot.
She's bright, bubbly, smart.
Who's the commander in chief?
Alrighty,
first question.
Put me in the hot seat.
That'd be our President Obama.
There are some that say
something so stupid
or so shocking that...
it silences us.
Who is the Democratic Party
nominee
for the 2012
presidential election?
I don't know.
I did blank
whenever they did ask
who is the Democratic
nominee in 2012?
All right. Yikes.
I do know the answer now.
It's... Michelle Obama.
Is that right?
Was that right?
That wasn't right?
OK.
Who's your favorite player
on the Cowboys?
Tony Romo.
Miles Austin.
That would have to be
Jason Witten.
Why?
Because I love the defense.
He plays offense, though.
Oh.
Jordan, don't you have
an internship?
I do, yes.
I'll be starting Monday
with CBS Sports.
Pretty excited about it.
You'll be starting
in sports.
Yes.
Name a cowboys running back.
Oh, great.
It just became evident
that she didn't impress me
as someone who was ready to take
on sports journalism,
Do you know what the most
watched programing
on television is?
I wanna say, American Idol?
But that doesn't sound right.
The Voice?
The National Football League.
I've told our veterans
many times
when they walk into the room
for a panel interview,
they should be a standout.
They should be more confident.
They should be more poised.
They should be
more knowledgeable.
Tell this room a
Dallas Cowboys running back.
DeMarco Murray.
Felix Jones.
Yeah...
I don't think very well
right off the top--
I thought of one last night.
My mind is going a million
to nothing and I
couldn't even catch a breath.
Alyssa, I'm--
I'm a little bit
concerned about that comment.
What do you mean
you don't
think very well
right off--
No, I have no idea.
I just...
really kind of flustered.
We'd be sending you out
to represent our team.
Yes, ma'am.
If you can't handle
those questions in the moment.
That would cause
some alarms for us.
Yes, ma'am.
I'm 100 percent...
Alyssa's interview did not
help her chances.
She took a dangerous turn.
You know, I'm just completely
embarrassed right now.
I can't believe that
I couldn't answer your question.
You want to be a good veteran.
It's just embarrassing.
Good morning.
Panel interviews are
fun for me.
t finally lets us get
kind of up close and personal
with each of the finalists.
This is where we determine
if they can be an ambassador
for the Dallas Cowboys.
They will interact
with politicians,
corporate leaders,
military leaders.
So they really have to be
someone that's nice
to speak with.
Tell us about performing
in "Bring It On."
Well, I've been on this show
for three years.
We just closed on Broadway
in December.
So I do project management
and program management
for Verizon business.
I'm a software developer.
I did study Arabic.
Are you bilingual?
Sí.
(laughter)
Where do you see yourself
in five years?
Well,
that's a good question,
because I keep
telling everyone
I have five more
dancer years left.
(laughter)
Dancing is a big part
of what the cheerleaders do,
but half of their job is
being able to go out
into the public
and be able to communicate.
Name five former
U.S. presidents.
George W. Bush.
George Washington.
I said George Bush.
I'm sorry.
(De'Janae)
Being in front
of Kelli and Judy.
I just got so nervous.
Can you tell us who
the vice president is now?
Vice President O'Biden?
What's the name?
O'Biden.
O'Biden. Obama.
O'Cedar.
Where are we going with this?
It's wrong,
oh, my gosh.
I'm sorry.
Sorry, I'm not sure.
If we told you he won
"Dancing with the Stars"
would you know who he is?
I would not.
Emmitt Smith.
How's your Cowboys fluency?
I've done a lot of studying.
But, you know, obviously,
this is something
that I will have to work on
because it's played a little
differently back home
with the Aussie Rules football,
AFL.
But cheerleading
is my dream
and it's what
I've always wanted to do.
I still have to pinch myself
that I'm here
because there are no words
for how I feel right now.
Thank you.
Ladies,
thank you all so much.
(all)
Thank you.
I love her personality.
I think this year is
absolutely the most competitive
season we've seen.
The largest group
of re auditioning veterans
we've ever had ever
in our history.
What have you learned
about yourself
since being on the team?
I've definitely become
a more confident person.
I think we can all say that.
I just am constantly trying
to strive to be better,
a better person,
a better woman, a better dancer.
It's important that
our veterans
can walk into that room
with total confidence.
What do you feel has been
your biggest contribution
to DCC?
Probably my biggest
contribution is just that I
like to have fun
and keep it light and, you know,
keep our team positive and
having fun on game days
and practices
and stuff like that.
Courtney, where are you--
Where are you looking?
I'm looking at that light.
It helps me think.
We think we need
your eye contact.
They watched me
looking at the table,
I know, but I mean,
why hould they watch me
for talking too fast.
It did slow you down,
I will admit.
Because now you're back
to your old ways.
How could we send her out
on an interview
she won't make eye contact.
That is...
not her normal behavior.
(all)
Good morning.
Hi.
(Judge)
Hi, hi, hi.
This is like
a job interview.
I'm really nervous,
but I think
I just gotta tell myself
to be myself and breathe.
We're gonna just follow up
some questions.
Give us a fun fact about you.
I'm deathly afraid of blood.
Pass out three times,
but I know when I'm passing out
so it's like, "I'll be back."
(laughter)
I was homeschooled
until eighth grade
and I taught myself algebra.
Wow.
When I went to
public school,
which was super challenging.
I drive an F 150
that's lifted.
Actually, I drove
my sister's car
'cause I couldn't get
into my car today.
Today, the heels and the dress
were a little hard to get up--
So, if you could have
a fantasy dinner.
Who would you invite?
Anywhere in the world?
Anywhere.
I would have to say my dad.
My dad, actually,
he passed away when I was 13,
so I'd have dinner
with anyone
it'd be him.
How about one famous purse?
Let me think about that.
Maybe a little J. T.
(laughter)
I want to see her dance again
'cause now I'm interested.
These girls have to be able
to speak to cameras,
media, soldiers,
maybe even the president
of the United States.
So, Michelle, if the NFL
should decide to expand
into an European country,
where do you think
they should go?
Let's see here.
Africa?
I'm sorry?
(laughter)
It's frustrating for us
as judges
when they show up
at the room
and seem unprepared,
stupid, dingy.
It's just... painful.
How many yards
on a football field?
There are 50.
50 yards on
a football field.
Oh, wait, wait, whoa.
The organization
doesn't want dumb girls.
I was a dumb girl in that room.
Who wants to help her out?
(all)
One hundred.
I knew, I said that and
I was like, "oh, wrong."
So, Shannon,
you are from Pittsburgh.
You still live in Pittsburgh?
Yes, I do.
Jason Witten
or Ben Roethlisberger.
Ooh.
I am a diehard Steelers fan.
But...
I'd have to go
with Jason Witten.
To be honest, Ben,
off the field
is not necessarily
my favorite person.
I thought Shannon had
a very pleasant personality.
It was interesting.
She says she's a die hard
Pittsburgh Steelers fan
right here at the Dallas Cowboys
cheerleaders audition.
I thought that was an honest
and genuine answer.
The veterans are included
in our panel interview
because they need to really stay
on their toes all year.
Jennifer, how about
the branches of the government.
The judicial, legislative
and executive?
Danielle, if you heard
the broadcaster say
that an audible
had been called,
what would that mean?
That would mean
that the quarterback
has decided to change play.
Our veterans are really
still fighting for their spot.
I'm gonna pick on you first
'cause you're East Texas.
Neal, here's
one of our taller girls.
It's nice to meet you,
by the way, Neal.
Nice to meet you.
My dad's gonna be jealous.
Is that right?
We have a special guest
this year on our panel,
and that's Neal McCoy.
Neal's had back to back
number one singles
on the country chart
and multiple platinum albums,
Neal has been on tour
with the cheerleaders
so he knows
what we're looking for.
And he's here to help us
make those choices today.
Courtney tried out last year.
How do you feel this year?
I have a year of professional
touring under my belt.
I toured for
the Dallas Stars all year.
What would feel like
to be in that uniform?
Do you know how many times
I've practiced
my pose for that--
(laughter)
You said you were Mormon,
right?
Yes.
Does that uniform
go well with your faith?
As long as you wear it
with grace and poise,
then it doesn't matter.
If you have that uniform on
it'll be with grace and poise.
When did you
start dancing?
I started dancing
when I was three.
All styles, all genres.
So, Ashley, you've come
from Kansas City.
You've been to Dallas,
then back to Kansas City.
Back to Dallas.
So do you have an allegiance?
I was committed to trying
to build my life in Kansas City.
But I was almost engaged
to somebody and,
but that relationship
fell apart.
I wanna be a DCC so bad
and just be so great to make
that dream come true this year.
You got to give it to her
for being able to
pick herself up and keep on
The ex, almost,
is he in Kansas City?
He is in Kansas City.
That's good,
keep him there.
Cheerleaders actually talk on
behalf of the Dallas Cowboys.
They may be talking
to politicians,
marketing executives.
Interpersonal skill
is a very important part
of the DCC package.
Celina, would you complete
this sentence for me?
"Ask not what your country
can do for you..."
But for what
you can do for yourself.
Who said that?
Is Uncle Sam,
is that it?
I originally answered with
Uncle Sam just
because I got that picture
in my head of him
pointing at you, like,
what can you do?
Turns out it's JFK.
The pressure can have
an adverse effect
on someone who normally
can have
a nice little conversation
at lunch.
I'm going completely blank.
I'm sorry.
They can just clam up.
Sorry I'm blinking
right now.
But I will say
I love the Cowboys.
Certainly a girl
can prepare for this.
She can watch the news.
She can watch current events.
She can research
the Dallas Cowboys.
Do you know who
the commissioner of the NFL is?
Roger Goodell.
Who is your favorite
recent Cowboys pick?
Darren McFadden.
Linebacker is an offensive
or a defensive player?
Defensive player.
And what does he do?
Take the quarterback's
head off.
Last year,
I totally bombed it.
How many yards
on a football field?
There are 50.
Fifty yards on a
football field?
This year I hope
I don't blow it.
I really want to show
the judges,
the real me,
the real Kelsey.
Can you tell me
who the general manager is
of the Cowboys?
I can not, no ma'am.
Now she didn't know
who the general manager
of the Dallas Cowboys is
right in front of Charlotte,
whose father is the Cowboys
owner and general manager.
I should have been,
you know,
knocking them out.
I will definitely be
very disappointed in myself
if I don't make it
into training camp
because of the panel interview.
(Charlotte)
Hi, ladies.
(Neal)
Hey, y'all.
Y'all ready?
(all)
Yes.
Can you name
a classical author?
Jane Austen.
Paulo Coelho?
I really have no idea.
I can only think of one off
the top of my head right now.
What's the last book
you've read?
I don't really--
I'm not sure.
I don't read much.
That supports telling
our kids to read books, y'all.
(Female Judge)
Hello.
(Neal)
Hi.
Interview day can really make
or break a girl's chances.
Tasha, I know
you're expecting this question.
How would you be able
to make this move
with your husband
and a small child?
My husband actually got
a job offer in Texas.
We're just making the move
as a family.
And my daughter's
super excited.
She's like, "Mom.
I love their costumes."
I was like, "me too."
Most people are going
to speak English to you.
Do you understand
English well?
Yes, I--
always tried to understand.
But sometimes
they got for me.
But every time I ask again.
Sorry. Yes, please.
Ask me again.
I always say
I try to understand.
Yes, I keep trying.
I loved Yuko and I don't know.
There's something
special about her.
Hi.
There's one facet of this year's
auditions that's clear to me.
This is the year
of the comeback girl.
I'm Amy and I'm
from Rockford, Illinois.
And you have now,
this is your...
Can we, can we not--
Now, I think this
is your fifth year to try out.
It is.
I know you've been here
a few times.
Yes, sir.
I think this is Kelsey here.
I know she has one judge
in her corner.
I have said some
dumb answers in panel
the past two years.
I'm sure you all
know about it.
How many yards
on a football field?
There are 50.
(Judge)
Fifty yards
on a football field?
Can you tell me
who the general manager
is of the Cowboys?
All right, tell me about
the linebacker's position.
So the linebacker is
behind the line--
(Male Judge)
Offense or defense?
(Female Judge)
That's great.
They are defense,
defense.
They're trying to sack
the quarterback
Girlfriend!
(laughter)
Who are you?
I'm 50 yard line Kelsey,
and I'm proud of it because I
just killed my panel interview.
Let the questions begin.
(all)
Hi.
We'll get this out of the way.
Any other been in jail?
No.
Next question.
What does the CIA stand--
what does it represent?
I'm sorry,
I can't think of that.
What about the FBI?
Federal?
I just said Federal.
I couldn't think of the I.
(Kelli)
Reagan lost me today.
She knew nothing.
I was going to ask her
if she knew what NFL stood for.
But I really didn't want to just
make it any more miserable.
This is her fifth year
to try out.
She could have been
more prepared.
We found our first...
(Female Judge)
Tanker.
Tanker.
Name three
current Dallas Cowboys.
Connor Williams.
Dak Prescott.
And Sean Lee
who's a linebacker.
So you know what position
Ezekiel Elliot
plays for the Dallas Cowboys?
Receiv...
That's not--
Not right.
I'm so mad at myself
right now.
I like Lindsey.
She's been Dean's list.
President's list.
We know she's smart.
She just went blank.
So if Dak were
to hand the ball off...
He's a running back.
I knew it!
(laughing)
I'm so sorry.
I drew a blank.
I know it. I know it
on my flashcards
when I study it.
And then when Miss
Charlotte Jones asked me,
I got lost in her beautiful eyes
and I did not know what to say.
Dayton, how did you move
from disappointment
to saying, "I'm coming back
in 2018?"
Well, I'm gonna be honest.
I ate some water
burger.
I went about,
I woke up and I was like,
"if you want this,
you're going to go get it."
I'm a firm believer
that your biggest
failures are your strongest
lessons.
I'm okay with the water
burger thing
as part of your
recovery process.
(laughter)
Dayton didn't talk her way
off the squad
this year in her interview.
So she's still in the hunt.
Why do you want to become
a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader?
I think the Dallas
Cowboys cheerleaders,
they embody everything
that I want to be.
Meredith just seemed
really kind of almost sedated.
She was really just kind of slow
in her speaking.
Maddie, you have to share
with all the other judges
about my clothes,
my boots, please.
You know, our cheerleaders
are involved in a lot of things,
both personally
and with our squad.
So we partnered with Lucchese
and we decided within the star
that's on the Dallas Cowboys
cheerleaders boot,
we could embed a collar
representing the cause
that means the most to them.
I have a best friend
named Matthew.
He's got Down syndrome
and because of Lucchese
I got two boots for him
before he passed away.
So thank you so, so, so much.
It was our honor to do it.
If you had the chance which
cause would be your
personal philanthropy?
I would choose
the American Cancer Society.
I lost my dad
almost 4 years ago.
My grandmother
is diagnosed with Alzheimer's
this past year,
and I would pick her.
Neal do you have any jokes
for us right now?
Everybody has a story.
Everybody has suffered
some kind of loss.
And it made an impact
on all of us.
(Female Judge)
Hi!
Good morning.
Ladies have to be smart.
They have to be well spoken and
they have to be pretty clever.
Can you tell me a joke?
Knock, knock, who's there?
Kat.
Kat, who?
Kat's out of the bag,
I'm auditioning for DCC.
(laughter)
They laughed.
Thankfully.
But it was such a
corny joke.
Name three cowboy players,
Dak Prescott.
Tucker Charlton.
And Jason Witten.
Do you know who the owner
of the Dallas Cowboys is?
I do not know the owner.
OK.
You want to tell her?
It's Jerry Jones.
Jerry Jones. Thank you.
That would be really important
for you to know.
Yes, ma'am.
Beautiful blue eyes.
I'm blanking on her name.
Jerry Jones' daughter.
Love that.
And that's why
she asked me that question.
This is the first time
I've been across the table
from Melina
since we last saw her,
which ended in a
very dramatic final cut.
When watching that back,
what did you think
about yourself?
What did you learn
about yourself?
It was a lot of feelings
and a lot of emotions.
I'm a very passionate person
but now learning
I think these
past few months,
how to channel
that passion.
And mental stuff is a lot bigger
than sometimes physical stuff.
Melina was
very philosophical.
I didn't feel like
she was necessarily
at ease
with the conversation
compared to some of the other
returning training camp gals
that we've had in the past.
During the last auditions.
you took a lot of heat
on social media.
Just curious to know
how you handled that.
I did get some
direct messages
that were not the loveliest.
And it took a while
for me to
not have that self self-doubt
that I wasn't good enough.
But I want to prove them
all wrong.
Those negative comments
I use them as fuel,
I want to show everyone
that this is my goal
and I'm going to achieve it.
(Male Judge)
All right.
Final cuts are coming.
It's between Charlotte, Kelly,
and Judy.
Who are you cutting
and why?
Oh no.
Miss Charlotte, I have not
seen you dance before.
(laughter)
Tonight will be
your last night.
And she cut me.
Ashley, you were the head
cheerleader on the Mavs.
Yes, ma'am.
(Kelli)
I am liking Ashley.
She has previous teammates
that are on our squad now
that think the world of her.
So all signs
are green light so far.
In your opinion,
who do you consider a visionary?
The person that came to mind
immediately was Kelly Finglass.
(Kelli)
Last year, I thought Meredith
seemed very laid back
in her interview.
I think the Dallas Cowboys
cheerleaders,
they embody everything
that I want to be.
(Kelli)
And this year
she seemed more engaging.
So maybe the timing
wasn't right last year
and maybe it is this year.
You're out at an event
and a little girl
walks up to you and asks,
what does that star
mean on your uniform?
What do you say to her?
It's a great question, and
I've been asked that before.
You know, they always look
at our uniform
and they're just so intrigued
by everything.
And I think the star represents
the Dallas Cowboys.
Having that on our uniform
is just so special.
So I think it resembles
just so many things
about this
organization...
in general.
(Kelli)
Christine just kind of had
a lackluster answer
that had no depth to it,
and it really was off putting.
That's concerning.
Thank you, ladies,
and good luck tomorrow morning
on the dance floor.
(Girls)
Thank you!
(Christine)
I'm definitely very,
very passionate
about being on this team.
Sometimes I get in my head
on interviews and I
don't have a strong enough
answer as I wanted.
Brenda's question about
what does the star--
Yeah, that's a softball.
It's like, why do you love
to dance?
