The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have long been hailed as America’s sweethearts as they show off their stars on the football field in the heart of Texas.
From early September to late January, football players head to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, showing off their athleticism as dedicated fans cheer and applaud the silver and blue-clad players who have been dubbed “Team of the United States.” Joined”.
But athletes are not the only stars who have something to prove on the soccer field. Loud roars can be heard from the stands as the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders come out in their barely-there uniforms, which see them wearing white shorts, matching boots, and blue tops.
The elite team has long been the envy of people around the world who rave about their stunning looks, taunting figures and impeccable dance skills.
But behind the glitz and glamour, the cheerleaders find themselves with a different attitude as they spend their days dealing with career-ending injuries, weight struggles, and fending off obsessive stalkers who go so far as to follow their every move.
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have long been hailed as America’s sweethearts as they show off their stars on the football field in the heart of Texas.
Behind the glitz and glamour, the cheerleaders find themselves with a different attitude as they spend their days dealing with career-ending injuries, weight struggles, and fending off obsessive bullies.
Now, a new documentary series coming to streaming giant Netflix on June 20 will expose the darker underbelly of the iconic uniforms.
Now, a new docuseries coming to streaming giant Netflix on June 20 will expose the darker underbelly of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and the personalities behind the iconic uniforms.
The show, titled America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, will follow the team through their rigorous audition process, football season and their personal lives when they’re not wearing the silver and blue.
In a recently released trailer for the show, the cheerleaders can be seen facing an overwhelming number of obstacles as they try to overcome the grueling pressures of being members of one of the most beloved cheerleading teams.
The trailer begins with the dancers preparing to perform on game day.
An unknown woman is then heard motivating the team: ‘Here we go, DCC! All of you, notice. Is the time. Let’s focus.’
As the camera zooms in on the cheerleader’s face, one of them adds: “Beautiful, elegant, feminine.” Everything would be perfect if I were that woman. There is a lot of pressure every night.
“Our job is to make it look easy.”
Meanwhile, as the girls were getting glammed up in the dressing room, one of them said, ‘Ever since I was little, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, that’s what I wanted to do.’
The show, titled America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, will follow the team through their rigorous audition process and personal lives.
In a recently released trailer for the show, the cheerleaders can be seen facing an overwhelming number of obstacles.
The teaser begins with the dancers preparing to perform on game day.
DCC coach Kelli Finglass is then seen discussing the rigorous audition and training process.
“That’s what training camp is for: some thrive, some buckle under pressure, some become disillusioned,” Kelli added.
The Dallas women are then seen showing off their best moves during the audition process as they fight for a spot on the 36-member team.
And the audition process takes its toll on the hopeful cheerleaders as they are seen shedding tears, revealing that they often become “angry and emotional”.
“There are a lot of expectations based on how we behave,” said one cheerleader, while another admitted she was “worried” about her “weight.”
And dancing isn’t the only thing on the stars’ minds, as they confessed that in the past they feared for their safety due to stalkers.
‘They put an AirTag in my car. She was very scared,” said one cheerleader.
Kelli noted that she is “concerned” about the girls’ safety.
However, the dance icons revealed that they are grateful to be able to trust each other during this difficult process.
‘When one person suffers, we all suffer. I think the doubled jumps take their toll,” added one dancer.
The Dallas women are then seen showing off their best moves during the audition process as they fight for a spot on the 36-member team.
And dancing isn’t the only thing on the stars’ minds, as they confessed that in the past they feared for their safety due to stalkers.
On the field, cheerleaders tend to face an agonizing number of injuries.
One cheerleader was seen sitting at home with a broken leg as she explained, “This year has been so hard. My feet are broken, my hip is broken, and now it’s like I’m not quite sure what’s next.”
And they often struggle to overcome various obstacles.
“After working so hard your whole life, you’re so happy to have your uniform, but there’s always the other side,” one cheerleader said.
Another admitted that she often feels ‘overwhelmed’, but remembers joining the team to show off her dancing skills.
At the end of the clip, a cheerleader pointed out that it was almost impossible not to let your time as one of America’s Sweethearts define you.
She said: ‘Everyone says don’t let DCC define who you are. But in a sense, I mean, isn’t it?
And the audition process takes its toll on the hopeful cheerleaders, as they are seen shedding tears and reveal they often become “angry and emotional.”
On the field, cheerleaders tend to face an agonizing number of injuries.
Charlotte Jones, executive vice president and chief brand officer of the Dallas Cowboys and president of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, gushed about the production in a statement shared with NBC DFW.
She told the outlet: “The storytelling through this open access will captivate viewers episode after episode and Netflix’s global stage is the perfect platform to showcase it.”
‘We understood that the opportunity to transparently share the journey of our season and the emotions, challenges and joy experienced along the way is exactly what our fans and viewers would want.
“It’s also part of the reason why, for decades, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have earned their place as “often imitated, but never equaled.”
Greg Whiteley, the man behind the show Cheer and Last Chance U, is one of the executive producers of the series Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
At the end of the clip, a cheerleader pointed out that it was almost impossible not to let your time as one of America’s Sweethearts define you.
Greg Whiteley, the man behind the show Cheer and Last Chance U, is one of the executive producers of the series Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will premiere on June 20
The producer said The Hollywood Reporter: ‘The kind of access and creative freedom we need to do the kind of work we want to do is not easy to come by, especially when it comes to a brand as big as the Dallas Cowboys.
‘To their infinite credit, the Cowboys offered unlimited access for the year we filmed DCC and left us alone. The result is an authentic portrait of one of the most historic and beloved institutions we have in American pop culture.’
The show premieres two and a half years after Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team ended on CMT after 16 seasons.
The Dallas Cowboys team is owned by Jerry Jones and has five NFL championships, spanning 1996, 1994, 1993, 1978 and 1972. They are also said to be the most followed football team on social media, with the a whopping 8.2 million dedicated fans. according statesman.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will premiere on June 20.
