Hello Trash Talkers! Last week, the dancers chosen to perform in China left for their trip. Unfortunately, the rookies were forced to attend a sadistic slumber party first. Then it was off to China, where Kellie and Athena almost immediately began fighting. Something about how Clippers Spirit dancers are supposed to *cough cough* present themselves in a tasteful manner. Meanwhile, the rejects (which include Natalie, Hannah and Savanna) headed to New Orleans to self-medicate with some beignets. While Team NOLA boozed down Bourbon Street, Team China continued to bitch about Athena, when they should have been practicing new styling techniques.
Athena’s employment seemed untouchable, until an exec caught her using the players’ hallway to access the court, after Petra told the dancers hundreds of times they had to use the general hallway. Not only that, but Athena told the exec that she was NOT informed about the correct protocol. Petra was ripped by the exec, who couldn’t process the idea of ANYONE hiring such a bubblehead. When Petra finished groveling, she vowed to hunt Athena down and shave off her extensions while she still had a job.
When Petra confronted Athena, she lied about the hallway fiasco and shed some fake tears. That’s when the episode came to an end.
We arrive in China, where the President of Business Operations for the L.A. Clippers, Gillian Zucker, has more Athena ammo to report to Petra. She tells her that she was escorting these Chinese dignitaries to the court and once she spotted a camera crew, she abandoned them to pose. I find it laughable when she tells Petra she disrespected the guests in a country where respect is important. Um, let me remind you of something lady. Respect is ALSO important in this country, which you very well know, since your former owner lost the respect of most human beings with his behavior. Now your dance squad looks skanky too, thanks to this show.
Why the face? It’s not as nasty as a Taco Bell combo.
Taylor and Blair are wandering around China, trying to find food. They decide on what appears to be an “authentic” restaurant, where everything looks strange and tastes funky. Taylor makes a huge deal about her dinner, which includes a chicken foot. I find this hilarious, because she probably inhales Taco Bell on a regular basis.
It’s a new day and Athena’s shopping in China. She runs into her teammates, who are stuck eating lunch with her. Luckily it’s not for long, because she receives a text from Petra right after they are seated. She wants her to report to the hotel immediately. Athena is shocked that anything is that important. Surprisingly, this time she follows Petra’s directions.
Athena’s “sisters” waste no time in trashing her. Her roommate Bernie overheard her calling herself the NBA dancer “it” girl. Athena also called them immature bitches. So, a moment of honesty for Athena. Too bad they don’t appreciate it.
We leave the stodgy group in China behind and land in New Orleans! YES! Hannah is dressed, as always, in the worst outfit imaginable. I suppose we should be thankful she left her Jesus sweatshirt in her room. Someone please tell Savanna to take off her Children of the Corn hat. The girls hit Bourbon Street, ready to drink themselves slutty. They are much better at getting loaded than learning their routines.
Natalie makes a drunken call to Kellie, who tries to convince her and the viewers that they have a classy image to protect. They need to behave in New Orleans so people don’t think they are ratchet ho’s. Please girl. The ho behavior went down an episode or so ago. There’s no recovering from your squad’s ghetto image. You may as well let them enjoy themselves.
Petra makes a surprise visit to Kellie’s room, where the entire team just so happens to be hanging out. She tells the dancers that Athena has been sent home. She is not formally fired YET. The decision to send her home was based on her consistently moronic inappropriate behavior. She announces that they have strict rules and at the end of the day, she will not hesitate to fire any of them if they do not follow protocol.
Right.
The New Orleans group visits the French Quarter for some beignets. Please note that no one is actually EATING the food. They only chew. Aha! So they may be real dancers after all.
The women cannot stay away from gossip very long. Someone found out through Snapchat that Athena is home. They don’t have any details yet. Natalie returns to her old self and lectures about Athena’s intentions on the squad. Too bad. I almost enjoyed her for a while there.
No reality show is complete without a love story. Savanna’s fling is MIA, so we get to meet Hannah’s ex. Her family has made piles of food for Hannah and her friends to stare at. Hannah’s ex, Keegan, makes an appearance. Talk about awkward. I feel sorry for this guy, getting stuck on reality TV in such an awkward situation. Hannah wants to tell him AGAIN why she dumped him. Did he ask? It’s obvious the two are still in love, although Hannah insists the breakup is for the best. Poor Keegan is about to cry. Hold it together! You are in the deep South, which is overpopulated with beauty queens much prettier than Hannah who don’t mind dating men as short as you. They do mind crybabies, so suck it up and move on. You’re welcome.