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Chandi Dayle Leaves Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders After Bahamas Protocol Breach

Netflix’s docuseries revealed Dayle’s mental health struggles before she decided to depart the squad

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Overview

  • Chandi Dayle took a leave of absence after she brought an unknown person into her hotel room during the team’s Bahamas retreat, violating DCC protocol.
  • The Netflix series captures Dayle admitting to severe mental health challenges and self-harm while serving as a first-group leader.
  • Director Kelli Finglass and fellow cheerleaders provided ongoing support and preserved their camaraderie throughout Dayle’s struggles.
  • Dayle returned to the squad in a non-leadership capacity by the end of the 2024–2025 season before announcing her departure.
  • The docuseries has driven conversations about cheerleader mental health, squad regulations and a 400% salary increase for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.