America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has made its highly anticipated return to Netflix for a second series – so where are the cast now?
The second season of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders debuted on Netflix (Image: Getty Images)
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has made its eagerly awaited return to Netflix for a second season.
Fans are once again given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look with DCC Senior Director Kelli Finglass and Head Choreographer Judy Trammell leading the charge as they assemble another top-notch team of talented athletes.
The series resumes just as auditions for the 2024–2025 squad were underway, following the chosen hopefuls through a rigorous training camp, the emotional moments of making cuts, the thrilling reveal of the official team, and diving into the excitement of the NFL season.
Given that the NFL season ended in January 2025, a significant amount of time has passed since the show’s production concluded.
From DCC Senior Director Kelli Finglass to the seasoned veterans, eager newcomers, and beloved alumni, here’s the latest on what the crew is doing now.
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Kelli Finglass, who wore the DCC uniform from 1984 to 1989 before stepping into the director’s role in 1991, has transformed the squad into a global brand.
Known for her high standards and straightforward leadership style, she demanded absolute dedication and perfection from the cheerleaders throughout the season. After filming wrapped up, Kelli has been enjoying quality time with her family, recently cheering on her son Ryan during his impressive 31-mile ultra-marathon.
Kelli Finglass has turned the squad into a global brand.
She shared the proud moment with her social media followers, captioning a photo on her Instagram with: “A regular marathon wasn’t enough… first Ultra Marathon in the books! Proud of @ryan_finglass #31Miles #LegsOfSteel.”
In addition, Kelli was a guest on the Beavers Wealth Management podcast with Ryan for a special Mother’s Day episode and addressed rumors about her having a face lift in a video she posted on her Instagram.
Judy Trammell
Judy Trammell, who was a DCC member from 1980 to 1984, took over as head choreographer in 1991 and has been leading the squad’s iconic routines for more than four decades.
In March, she shared some exciting family news with her followers when she announced that she was expecting her fifth grandchild. She posted a photo on Instagram of her son and his partner at their baby gender reveal party. In April, she celebrated her eldest child’s birthday by sharing a nostalgic photo on her social media.
Judy Trammell became head choreographer in 1991Amanda
Amanda joined the DCC in 2022, after previously dancing for the Golden State Warriors and showing great determination and resilience to bounce back from a training camp cut.
After filming, Amanda and her husband Ralph have been traveling from Switzerland to Lake Como, sharing photos of their scenic travels on Instagram.
She also attended the wedding of former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Jessica Bowman (now Lanham) in May, captioning a picture with Ralph: “The best night celebrating the @jbo97 and @lanham5 isn’t the bride just perfection? Wow!”
Anna Kate
Anna Kate, used to be known as Caroline’s little sister, recently celebrated her 25th birthday
Anna Kate, once known as Caroline’s little sister, has made her own mark as an experienced DCC member after an impressive rookie year.
In June, she celebrated her 25th birthday with a surprise party organized by her boyfriend Michael Snyder. Besides aging another year, Anna has been busy traveling and promoting the show, including a recent trip to New York with her team.
Armani
Post-filming, Armani’s schedule has been jam-packed, collaborating with several brands such as Vaseline and Shea Moisture. She’s also done some traveling, including attending Jessica Bowman’s bachelorette weekend in Cabo, Mexico.
In May, she moved and documented the entire process for her 67,000 followers.
Chandi
Chandi recently switched up her look, trading her dark hair for a honey brown(Image: Instagram/ @Chandidayle)
As the longest-running veteran to audition this year, Chandi has kept herself busy since the second season ended. She recently changed her look, swapping her dark hair for a honey brown.
In February, she attended the baby shower of Mckenzie, a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader from 2020-2024.
Reece
Reece Weaver has returned as a veteran cheerleader on series 2 of the Netflix documentary (Image: Instagram/ @reece_christinee
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After earning a spot on the team last year, Reece returned as an experienced member for the second season. The Netflix star is now happily married to her college sweetheart and first ever boyfriend, Will.
In April, she commemorated their one-year anniversary by posting a photo from their wedding day along with a heartfelt message. “I’m so thankful God placed you in my life and to have been a part of an incredible vendor team to document your beginnings as husband and wife” she wrote. “It’s been such an honor to watch your journey and all the amazing things God is doing through you both.”
Charly
Charly, a standout rookie candidate last season, narrowly missed the cut for the 2023-2024 squad. Since filming, she has been exploring new destinations and spending quality time with fellow rookies Ariel and Ava.
Kelcey
Kelcey, a fan favorite from season one, was a dedicated member of the squad from 2019 to 2024. After retiring as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader in 2024, Kelcey devoted herself to her full-time role as a pediatric nurse and also married Nate Crnkovich.
Despite stepping away from professional cheerleading, she remains involved in the dance and wellness world and maintains close ties with the team, as evident from her recent attendance at Jessica’s wedding.
Victoria Kalina
Victoria relocated to New York to pursue her dream of joining the Rockettes(Image: Netflix )
Victoria Kalina became a part of the DCC in 2019 and went on to become a four-year veteran. After a brief hiatus, Victoria moved to New York to pursue her dream of joining the Rockettes.
She now shares her passions for fitness, dance, and mental health advocacy with her followers. Her Instagram feed regularly features videos of her choreography, and she recently shared a clip of her final DCC dance to promote the second season.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders season 2 is available to stream on Netflix.