Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Was Cut For ‘Racy’ Photos originally appeared on The Spun.

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are once again on display in Season 2 of “America’s Sweethearts” on Netflix.

A lot of NFL teams have cheerleaders. However, only one has their own reality show. And that’s the Dallas Cowboys.

Jerry Jones’ team, America’s Team, is big in just about every way (except for playoff performance as of late). The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are a massive brand outside of the football team. The Cowboys’ cheerleaders have millions of followers across social media and a massive fan base on their own.

Season 2 of “America’s Sweethearts,” which follows the 2024 edition of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, was released on Netflix earlier this summer.

In Episode 2, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader hopeful reveals that when she previously tried out for the team, she was ultimately cut, due to some “racy” social media posts.

Ava Lahey, who is currently a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, was initially cut from the team, due to her social media posts.

Episode 2 of Netflix’s docuseries looks back at what happened.

“I remember Ava when she tried out, she was one of our younger candidates. She had posted some ‘provocative’ pictures if you will. Probably didn’t think a thing about it,” Kelli Finglass explained on the show.

“Just seemed a little self-promoting and not the character or humility or grace that I was looking for.”

Kelli added: “If I had seen these in the online application, I wouldn’t have brought you to training camp.”

Ava ended up being the last cut from the team. She was ultimately cut due to her social media posts. Finglass explained that while the team couldn’t control her social media posts, they didn’t feel comfortable with them at the time.

“It felt like my dance career was completely over,” Ava explained on the show.

Ava ended up making the team in 2024. She finished up her rookie season and received her rookie cheerleader “Pinkie” ring with several others.

“put a pinkie ring on the rookies! ✨💍,” the Cowboys announced.

The Cowboys, meanwhile, will open the 2025 season on Thursday, Sept. 4 against the Eagles.

Kickoff for that game is set for 8:20 p.m. E.T.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Was Cut For ‘Racy’ Photos first appeared on The Spun on Jul 24, 2025

This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.