Cheer Perfection
television series

Cheer Perfection is an American reality television 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. 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 at Cheer Time Revolution, located in Sherwood, Arkansas, as they endure the world of competitive cheerleading.
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2012–13)
Season 2 (2013)
Reception
David Hinckley of New York Daily News said the parents are not an endearing bunch. Brian Lowry of Variety said the show is not original. Verne Gay of Newsday said the show is dull, trivial and never, ever outrageous. Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media gave the show 2 stars out of 5.
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