Will There Be A Season 3 Of 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders'?
Season 1 of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders first graced the screen in June 2024, and the docuseries became a huge hit for Netflix. The second season debuted this month on June 18, and fans already want more.
Here's what we know about season 3 of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Netflix has not officially announced a season 3, but the team has been teasing the audition process for the coming year. They even shared a finalized roster of 36 cheerleaders this June for training camp 2025, and a clip featuring guest judge, Kacey Musgraves—who would be a huge get for a new season.
Each season is an examination of the young women auditioning to perform on the cheerleading team for the Dallas Cowboys, following those who make it to training camp as they grow and develop their skills. Season 2 followed both the rookies and the seasoned veterans who will ultimately find their place in one of the 36 spots on the official squad.
Training camp is led by DCC director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell, who will most likely be back. Musgraves seems to be involved in some capacity, and some girls will be returning from past seasons. The team also shared their 'rookie roundup.'
Fan favorite Dayton might make an appearance, though this fan-made TikTok explains she did not make the final round.
If the show is definitely continuing, it seems likely that it would be released next summer, since season 1 and 2 both came out in June, one year apart.
This post will be updated.
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