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Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Footy legend Mark Carroll's daughter reveals her heartbreak after trying out for the world's most famous cheerleading squad
The daughter of footy legend Mark Carroll has revealed her anguish after missing selection for the world renowned Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders during a final-round audition in Texas on Sunday. Indianna Carroll, 27, 'left everything' on the field - but was overlooked by the judging panel. 'Unfortunately, my journey came to an end,' she told News Corp. 'That's hard to say when you want something so deeply, it's hard to fall short. 'Still, I walk away from the experience incredibly proud.' Carroll - a long-time Manly Seabirds cheerleader at NRL games - has every reason to feel upbeat. She was competing against fellow cheerleaders with years of specialised training and performance styles. While she isn't sure of what is next, Carroll's gracious attitude could see other opportunities soon present themselves. Before the final round audition, Carroll stated she 'put her life on hold' for the opportunity, and labelled the Dallas cheerleaders the 'epitome of cheerleading in the world.' 'I have been in a (cheerleading) outfit with pompoms since I was a one-year-old,' she said. 'It is part of who I am.' It comes after her father Mark 'Spudd' Carroll previously opened up about Indianna's battle with endometriosis. 'It scared the sh** out of me,' he said in a 2018 interview. 'We have tried everything. The amount of money I've spent on doctors. 'These doctors, they think they know (it all). They have no idea, seriously. No one knows how to cure it. 'Indi went to bed one night after screaming through the house: 'I'd rather kill myself than have this bloody horrible disease. 'I went to bed bawling. I cried myself to sleep.'
Perth Now
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie legend's daughter has heart broken in crushing decision
Indianna Carroll, the daughter of NRL legend Mark 'Spudd' Carroll, has issued a sad statement after having her American dream crushed. Indianna has been attempting to join the hugely popular Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders outfit (aka America's Sweethearts) but has failed to progress in the gruelling auditioning progress. It is a different story for West Australian Faith Ward, with the 22-year-old dancer/acrobat/model making it through to the training camp. But for Indianna, who also attempted to join the famous cheerleading team last year, it is heartbreak. 'This past weekend, I had the incredible honour of standing among 80 phenomenal dancers on finals day for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders — a dream I've held close to my heart for as long as I can remember,' she said. 'Coming from Australia, my journey looked different. I didn't grow up in the same systems or with the same access, and I don't have a large social media following or a history in the American dance scene. Indianna Carroll's dream of joining the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team is over. Credit: Instagram 'Many of the women auditioning were not only remarkable performers but showcased years of specialised training, gymnastic foundations, and performance experience in styles I simply didn't invest in growing up in Australia, however I showed up anyway, as fully and authentically as I could. 'I brought everything I had — my heart, my training and my deep love for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader's legacy. I danced with every ounce of passion I had, knowing I was representing not only myself, but also the community back home who dared to dream with me. 'Unfortunately, my journey came to an end (on Sunday). I didn't advance to training camp for a second attempt, and yes, that's hard to say because when you want something so deeply, it's hard to fall short,' she said. Indianna has been a cheerleader for the Manly Sea Eagles' Seabirds for 10 years. And her mother, Monique, is the director of the Seabirds. But the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are next level. They have been the subject of a hit Netflix series (also called America's Sweethearts) and season 2 is set to be released in the coming days. Their routine to AC/DC's Thunderstruck is viral and universally popular. West Australian Faith Ward is still hoping to make the team. Credit: Instagram Ward is also known as as 'Flexi Faith'. Credit: Instagram 'At this level you're up against the absolute best of the best, dancers who are not just technically excellent but dynamic, seasoned performers with the kind of all-round versatility – flips, tricks, and showmanship that this elite team demands,' Indianna said. 'Still, I walk away from this experience incredibly proud. I left everything I had on that field. I carried a little piece of Sydney with me to Dallas, Texas, and showed up wholeheartedly as myself. 'To be in that room, to be considered among the top 80 across the world, and to have represented where I'm from on such a world-class stage, that's something I will carry with pride forever. 'This journey teaches you to embrace your most vulnerable self, stand proud in a place that once felt impossible to reach and be proud of yourself regardless of the outcome. 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who believed in me and supported me throughout this journey. I'm not sure what next now, but I'm excited to find out.'
News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NRL legend's daughter's dream crushed after missing out on prestigious job
A homegrown NRL cheerleader has narrowly missed out on her 'dream' to join the most prestigious cheerleading outfit in America. Indianna Carroll, the daughter of Manly legend Mark 'Spud' Carroll, was among 79 other finalists from across the world who applied for the NFL Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders try outs. Carroll, who has cheered for the Manly Sea Eagles Seabirds for a decade, flew out for the prestigious opportunity last week. But despite coming close, Carroll fell agonisingly short at the same stage of auditions for a second year running. A disappointed but determined Carroll issued a sad statement following the news. 'This past weekend, I had the incredible honour of standing among 80 phenomenal dancers on finals day for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders — a dream I've held close to my heart for as long as I can remember,' she said. 'Coming from Australia, my journey looked different. I didn't grow up in the same systems or with the same access, and I don't have a large social media following or a history in the American dance scene. 'I brought everything I had — my heart, my training and my deep love for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader's legacy. I danced with every ounce of passion I had, knowing I was representing not only myself, but also the community back home who dared to dream with me.' The Dallas cheerleaders, are described as 'the epitome of cheerleading in the world' and most recently became the subject of their own hit Netflix series called 'America's Sweethearts.' 'Unfortunately, my journey came to an end (on Sunday). I didn't advance to training camp for a second attempt, and yes, that's hard to say because when you want something so deeply, it's hard to fall short,' Carroll said. 'Still, I walk away from this experience incredibly proud. I left everything I had on that field. I carried a little piece of Sydney with me to Dallas, Texas, and showed up wholeheartedly as myself. 'To be in that room, to be considered among the top 80 across the world, and to have represented where I'm from on such a world-class stage, that's something I will carry with pride forever. 'This journey teaches you to embrace your most vulnerable self, stand proud in a place that once felt impossible to reach and be proud of yourself regardless of the outcome. 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who believed in me and supported me throughout this journey. I'm not sure what next now, but I'm excited to find out.' As many as 4000 women applied for only 10 open spots this year among the 36 overall sports with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. It was the third time Carroll had auditioned.
7NEWS
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Indianna Carroll, daughter of NRL legend Mark ‘Spudd' Carroll, cut from Dallas Cowboys cheerleader squad
Indianna Carroll, the daughter of NRL legend Mark 'Spudd' Carroll, has issued a sad statement after having her American dream crushed. Indianna has been attempting to join the hugely popular Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders outfit (aka America's Sweethearts) but has failed to progress in the gruelling auditioning progress. It is a different story for West Australian Faith Ward, with the 22-year-old dancer/acrobat/model making it through to the training camp. But for Indianna, who also attempted to join the famous cheerleading team last year, it is heartbreak. 'This past weekend, I had the incredible honour of standing among 80 phenomenal dancers on finals day for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders — a dream I've held close to my heart for as long as I can remember,' she said. 'Coming from Australia, my journey looked different. I didn't grow up in the same systems or with the same access, and I don't have a large social media following or a history in the American dance scene. 'Many of the women auditioning were not only remarkable performers but showcased years of specialised training, gymnastic foundations, and performance experience in styles I simply didn't invest in growing up in Australia, however I showed up anyway, as fully and authentically as I could. 'I brought everything I had — my heart, my training and my deep love for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader's legacy. I danced with every ounce of passion I had, knowing I was representing not only myself, but also the community back home who dared to dream with me. 'Unfortunately, my journey came to an end (on Sunday). I didn't advance to training camp for a second attempt, and yes, that's hard to say because when you want something so deeply, it's hard to fall short,' she said. Indianna has been a cheerleader for the Manly Sea Eagles' Seabirds for 10 years. And her mother, Monique, is the director of the Seabirds. But the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are next level. They have been the subject of a hit Netflix series (also called America's Sweethearts) and season 2 is set to be released in the coming days. Their routine to AC/DC's Thunderstruck is viral and universally popular. 'At this level you're up against the absolute best of the best, dancers who are not just technically excellent but dynamic, seasoned performers with the kind of all-round versatility – flips, tricks, and showmanship that this elite team demands,' Indianna said. 'Still, I walk away from this experience incredibly proud. I left everything I had on that field. I carried a little piece of Sydney with me to Dallas, Texas, and showed up wholeheartedly as myself. 'To be in that room, to be considered among the top 80 across the world, and to have represented where I'm from on such a world-class stage, that's something I will carry with pride forever. 'This journey teaches you to embrace your most vulnerable self, stand proud in a place that once felt impossible to reach and be proud of yourself regardless of the outcome. 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who believed in me and supported me throughout this journey. I'm not sure what next now, but I'm excited to find out.'
News.com.au
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NRL star's daughter unveils huge move
A young Australian woman who has spent more than a decade dancing for an NRL team could be set to land one of the most coveted cheerleading gigs in the world. Indianna Carroll, who has cheered for the Manly Sea Eagles' Seabirds for 10 years, has made it to the third round of the NFL's Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders try outs. She will now compete against 64 others and is set to find out if she has progressed on July 14 after an intense four week training camp where she will learn the team's choreography. She has come far — with as many as 4000 women applying for just 10 open spots this year. Overall, there are 36 spots on the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, which was the subject of an incredibly popular Netflix series that debuted in 2024. Ms Carroll, who is the daughter of former NRL player Mark and of Seabirds cheerleading director Monique, left for training camp on Monday and revealed she has 'put her life on hold' to achieve her dream. 'Dallas cheerleaders are the epitome of cheerleading in the world,' Ms Carroll told The Daily Telegraph. 'I have been in a cheerleading outfit with pompoms since I was one year old. It's part of who I am.' It's the third time that Ms Carroll has auditioned, getting to the same place in the try outs last year before being cut. She said she's needed to be mentally and physically strong to not only cope with missing out previously, but in order to push herself to keep going. The young cheerleader said getting as far as she has done has been 'surreal' and she knows it will be 'hectic' in the coming weeks. Ms Carroll said she loves cheerleading, and the NFL team's squad bring a certain kind of sparkle, adding it would be a dream come true to be part of the squad. 'When you love something so passionately, the most sensible thing to do is follow your heart. It's such a burning desire for me. I can't let it rest until I give it a good go. At the end of the day you just have to back yourself and Dallas is the most iconic NFL organisation, for sure,' she said. Ms Carroll, who also works for Zimmerman, said getting to this stage 'felt right', and both her parents have expressed how proud of her they are. Last year, after not making the cut, Ms Carroll penned a lengthy letter to Instagram, saying the experience was 'unforgettable and insightful'. 'While my path ended here this season, I am unhesitatingly thankful for the lessons this has taught me and continues to. Without a little bit of darkness, I'd never see the stars so I will continue to live for the hope of it all,' she shared.
