Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reveal new squad for 2024 after its stars launched to fame in Netflix docuseries - but which on-screen favorites FAILED to make the cut?
- The Netflix series detailed the rigorous process the 2023 team went through
- Now, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team has unveiled this year's squad
- It's made up of 24 returnees, 10 new faces, and two who got axed last year
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team has finally unveiled the 36 women who will make up this year's squad.
Earlier this year, a new Netflix series premiered that detailed the rigorous process the aspiring cheerleaders went through to secure their spot on the 2023 team - and lifted the lid on the harrowing struggles the women who did make it faced.
Called America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the show followed the elite Texas cheerleading team from auditions to training camp to the football field during the 2023 season.
It completely captured the nation, and left millions of viewers wondering who would make the team this year and which, if any, of last year's stars would return.
Now, the lineup is officially here, and the 2024 squad is made up of 24 returnees, 10 newbies - and two women who were brutally cut during the audition process last year.
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team has finally unveiled the 36 women who will make up this year's squad
Earlier this year, a new Netflix series premiered that detailed the rigorous process the aspiring cheerleaders went through to secure their spot on the 2023 team (pictured)
It completely captured the nation, and left its millions of viewers wondering who would make the team this year and which, if any, of last year's stars would return. Returnees Brooklyn Davis (right) and Karley Swindel (left) are seen with newcomer Ariel Brumfield (center)
Charly Barby, from California, became a fan favorite during the show, but she ultimately didn't earn a spot on the 2023 team and was sent home at the end of training camp.
Before she left, she promised her fellow cheerleaders: 'I'll be back with you next year.'
And she kept her promise; one year later, she came back to audition again - and now, she has achieved her dream of making the team.
'Best day of my life. My literal dream come true,' she gushed on Instagram. 'I would not change a thing and honored does not even describe how I feel.
'This organization means the absolute world to me and to be able to call it home now means more than I'll ever be able to say. What a legacy to be a part of. I am so excited.'
Similarly to Charly, Kelly Villares was axed during the first few episodes of the show, leaving viewers heartbroken. And now, she too has joined the 2024 team.
'Someone needs to pinch me. I am so honored to be a part of this team alongside these incredible women,' she said after it was announced.
'My lifelong dream came true today, and this will be a day I will never forget. Thank you to this organization for allowing my dream to come true.'
Now, the lineup is officially here, and the 2024 squad is made up of 24 returnees, 10 newbies - and two women who were brutally cut during the audition process last year
Charly Barby (seen left), from California , became a fan favorite during the show, but she ultimately didn't earn a spot on the 2023 team and was sent home at the end of training camp
Before she left, she promised her fellow cheerleaders, 'I'll be back with you next year.' And she kept her promise. One year later, she's made the team. She's seen second from right
Similarly to Charly, Kelly Villares (second from left) was axed during the first few episodes of the show, leaving viewers heartbroken. And now, she too has joined the 2024 team
During the show, Reece Weaver's love story with college boyfriend Will Allman (seen together) was one of the leading topics - and fans will be delighted to know that she made the team again this year
During the show, Reece Weaver's love story with college boyfriend Will Allman was one of the leading topics covered on the program.
The couple got engaged in April 2023, and since filming wrapped, the college sweethearts tied the knot.
And fans will be delighted to know that she made the team again this year.
In addition, Sophy Laufer, whose journey was also a big part of the series, has earned a coveted spot on this year's squad.
In one episode of the show, Sophy claimed that she had been inappropriately touched by a cameraman while performing at a Dallas Cowboys game.
In addition, Sophy Laufer, whose journey was also a big part of the series, has earned a coveted spot on this year's squad
In one episode, Sophy (seen with teammate Madie Krueger) claimed that she had been inappropriately touched by a cameraman while performing at a Dallas Cowboys game
Other women who were featured in the show who are returning includes Zoe Dale and Amanda Howard, who are seen here with Sophy and newbies Darah Haidet and Michelle Siemienowski
In addition to the returnees and the two who were axed last year during the audition process, 10 completely new faces have joined the team - including Miss Dance of Texas 2023 (seen)
Madie Krueger (seen with returnee Jada Mclean) earned the title of Miss Dance of Texas last year and in 2021 - and she's now part of the Dallas Cowboys' cheerleading team
Sophia Brown, from Missouri, is a former NBA dancer who previously performed for NBA team Denver Nuggets during the 2023-2024 season
Other newbies include Allison Khong (left), Julissa Garcia, Trinity Miles, Ava Lahey (right), and Abby Summers
She said she wanted to press charges but that law enforcement told her they didn't have enough evidence, according to MSNBC.
The other women who were featured in the show who are returning this year includes Camille Sturdivant, Brooklyn Davis, Kennedy Hannan, Taylor, McKenna Gehrke, Anna Kate Sundvold, Zoë Dale, Madeline Salter, Chandi Dayle, Lea Tunnell, Kleine Powell, Tori, KayDianna MacKenzie, Armani Latimer, Amanda Howard, Kylie Dickson, Kelee, Jada Mclean, Megan McElaney, Kally Bethea, Karley Swindel, and Marissa Phillips.
In addition to the returnees and the two who were axed last year during the audition process, 10 completely new faces have joined the team - including a former NBA dancer and Miss Dance of Texas 2023.
Sophia Brown, from Missouri, previously performed for NBA team Denver Nuggets during the 2023-2024 season.
Madie Krueger, who hails from Texas, earned the title of Miss Dance of Texas last year and in 2021 - and she's now part of the Dallas Cowboys' cheerleading team.
Other newbies include Allison Khong, Darah Haidet, Ariel Brumfield, Julissa Garcia, Trinity Miles, Ava Lahey, Abby Summers, and Michelle Siemienowski.
