''Cheer Perfection'' is an American
reality television
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series that debuted on December 19, 2012, on
TLC. TLC announced on February 6, 2013, that it had ordered an eight-episode second season,
which premiered on August 28, 2013.
Alisha Dunlap, Cassadee, R.D. Dunlap, Bonnie Crow, Alana, Ann Robinson, Torann and Robinson's husband Torey originally appeared on ''
Toddlers & Tiaras
''Toddlers & Tiaras'' or ''Another Toddlers & Tiaras'' is an American reality television series that aired on TLC from January 27, 2009, to October 16, 2013. After a three-year hiatus due to much controversy, ''Another Toddlers and Tiaras'' aire ...
''. Dunlap owns Perfection Studios, which appeared in episodes of ''Toddlers & Tiaras''.
After Andrea Clevenger, who appeared on ''Cheer Perfection'', was arrested on charges relating to rape of a 13-year-old boy, TLC released a statement that the show had already been canceled and no repeats will be aired.
Synopsis
''Cheer Perfection'' follows a group of young
cheerleaders
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at Cheer Time Revolution, located in
Sherwood, Arkansas
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, as they endure the world of
competitive cheerleading
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.
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2012–13)
Season 2 (2013)
Reception
David Hinckley of ''
New York Daily News
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'' said the parents are not an endearing bunch. Brian Lowry of ''
Variety
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'' said the show isn't original. Verne Gay of ''
Newsday
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'' said the show is dull, trivial and never, ever outrageous. Melissa Camacho of ''
Common Sense Media
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References
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2010s American reality television series
2012 American television series debuts
2013 American television series endings
Cheerleading television series
English-language television shows
Sherwood, Arkansas
Television series by Authentic Entertainment
Television series about children
Television shows set in Arkansas
TLC (TV network) original programming