Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Update on Dayton and 2025 Team Status
Prepare to have "Thunderstruck" stuck in your head for the foreseeable future, because Netflix just dropped season two of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and it was even more dramatic than last season. Truly didn't think it was possible, but here we are.
Season two introduced us to a new fleet of rookies vying for a coveted position on the team—and watching them get cut was extremely rough. But Dayton Bramhall's journey was especially heartbreaking due to 1) the fact that she's auditioned multiple times before, and 2) the unique pressure she was facing to make the team due to her family connections.
Much like Victoria Kalina from season one, Dayton has DCC in her DNA. Her mom, Shelly, was a cheerleader and works on the team as an assistant dance coach. So the pressure on Dayton has been...intense to say the least.
Unfortunately, Dayton was let go pretty far into training camp during season two (which, reminder, was filmed last summer). So...what's she up to now—and did she re-audition for another DCC season? Let's get into it.
Dayton posted a roundup of photos from June just a few days ago—including one of her wearing what is clearly a DCC training uniform. Here's her Instagram, and then a still of her performing in America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, for comparison.
Love that she came back to try again—but it sadly doesn't look like she made the team based on a group picture the DCC's official Instagram posted on June 15.
Fans who have been rooting for Dayton are understandably upset, with comments like "Justice for Dayton," "so so sad to not see her," and "Dayton you will always be the true definition of perseverance! The best is yet to come."
Meanwhile, Dayton is taking the cut in stride, and posted footage of her dancing on TikTok:
She also commented on a fan's post about her not making the team for the 2025 season, saying "Thank you for being so sweet, Charlotte! It wasn't in the cards for me, but I'm proud of how much i've grown. I feel it's important to note I did EVERYTHING they asked of me and tried my absolute best to fit their mold. I'm not wanted there and I'm hoping this takes me to where I truly belong!"
By the way, Dayton's mom Shelly also chimed in, writing in the comments "Dayton's mom here…I don't usually comment on any posts regarding her journey, but your words are kind. Her light is bright and will shine elsewhere! She's beautiful, talented but more importantly, she has a soft, humble spirit. She took the advice to train and do all the things asked of her. She's stronger for doing so, even if the results weren't in her favor. God has something better for her, we will wait to see where He leads. 🤍"
Dayton might not be in DCC, but based on her recent posts, she's still perusing her passion for dance.
Can't wait to see what she does next!
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