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The search to find America’s (newest) Sweethearts will kick off shortly.
“America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” a docuseries about the legendary cheer team, returns for its second season on Netflix June 18.
The show follows a group of hopefuls as they compete for a spot on the Dallas Cowboys Cheer Team, the pinnacle of professional cheerleading.
“There are, of course, the physics-defying kicks and jump splits of ‘Thunderstruck,’ the squad’s signature — and seriously difficult to master — routine set to the AC/DC song. And then, there are the tears and cheers as girls make or are cut from the final team,” per Tudum.
The big difference between this season and the last is that the pool of dancers auditioning to accompany the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) through the National Football League’s 2024-25 season is that most of them are rookies. Only 23 of 36 veterans will be re-auditioning for a spot.
“From Emmy Award-winning director Greg Whiteley and the team behind ‘Cheer’ and ‘Last Chance U,’ the fan-favorite series will return to continue giving viewers unfiltered access into this iconic team and franchise,” according to Netflix.
Here’s what we know about Season 2 so far, including how to watch.
Watch ‘Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Season 2 trailer
What’s ‘Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Season 2 about?
This season picks up ahead of the final round of auditions for the 2024-2025 squad and follows the 36 women who get selected through training camp, cuts, the official team announcement and into the NFL season, according to Tudum.
“This season dives deeper into the stories, sisterhood, and sacrifices of the women who wear the stars on and off the field,” reads a description of the show. “Get ready for new faces, high stakes, and raw emotion as these athletes redefine what it means to shine under pressure.”
Which ‘Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ are returning for Season 2?
It seemingly takes a village to put together a cheer team, especially one as iconic as this one.
“This time around, DCC director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell work to build yet another impressive team of talented athletes who can wow the world with their high kicks and jump splits as AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ blasts throughout AT&T Stadium,” according to Tudum.
Only 23 of 36 veterans are trying out for the team this season, which means DCC will have a larger pool of rookies who are vying for a spot to ultimately make the team.
Finglass and Trammel whittled down the nearly 500 new submissions they received to determine the group of hopefuls, made up of veterans and rookies, who will formally audition for a spot on the team.
Here are some of the women we know for sure will be in Season 2 (You’ll have to tune in to see if your favorite veteran is returning this season.)
Coaches:
Kelli Finglass, senior director of the Dallas Cowboys CheerleadersJudy Trammell, head choreographer for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Veterans:
ArmaniChandiJadaKayDiannaKayla H.KleineMeganReeceSophy
Rookie candidates:
AbbyArielAvaCharlyClare MarieCooperDaytonJennaKelly V.Madie K.
More details about the squad members, whom we know about, can be found here.
How to watch ‘Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Season 2
The new season drops June 18 on Netflix. You can also stream the first season on Netflix right now, especially if you need to rewatch to prepare.