Overview

• Veteran squad members consulted external legal advisors and considered a contract boycott before management approved a fourfold pay increase for the 2024–2025 season.
• Prior to the raise, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders earned roughly $150 per game and $15–20 per hour for appearances, forcing many to juggle full-time jobs to cover living expenses.
• Season 2 of the docuseries documents Chandi Dayle’s candid revelations about past abuse, mental health struggles and a Bahamas protocol breach that led to her midseason leave.
• Dayle returned to the team without her group leader title before confirming in the finale that she will step away from the squad after six seasons.
• Coaches Kelli Finglass and Judy Trummel underscore support and mentorship throughout the series as teammates navigate personal challenges and strengthen team unity.