America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders features a cast of veterans on the squad, including legacy Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Madeline Salter, who many are curious about after seeing her on the show. Madeline, like some of the other women on the squad, is a legacy member of DCC who had a parent on the squad or in the organization. While some may assume that the legacy candidates get special treatment in the audition process, it’s actually quite the opposite. Being a legacy DCC is a high-pressure situation, and having to prove yourself can be twice as difficult for those with connections.

Madeline, who was in her third year as a DCC during America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, was one of the few legacies on the squad that the docu-series focused on. Having been a part of the CMT series, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team in the past, Madeline has a long and complicated history with the organization. Her time spent in the world-renowned DCC uniform has been complicated throughout the years, but has clearly been something that has been impactful for Madeline as she’s moved through her time on the squad. What happened to Madeline after America’s Sweethearts stopped rolling?

Madeline Was A Vet DCC In The 2023 Season

Although she struggled at moments in the audition and training camp process, Madeline was a veteran returning to DCC during the 2023-2024 season. Throughout her time in the audition process, Madeline was in the middle of the veteran pack, but there were moments that it wasn’t clear if she’d be chosen to return to the squad. Struggling with her stamina and high kicks, Madeline was asked to do some extra practice in order to keep herself ready to take on the challenge of being a DCC. While she had a tougher time than some others, Madeline was chosen to stay.

Madeline’s Family Has A Heartwrenching Legacy With The Dallas Cowboys

During America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, it was revealed that Madeline’s family legacy with the Dallas Cowboys was somewhat difficult. Madeline’s mother was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader in the 1980s, and though there’s no fraternizing between the cheerleaders and the Cowboys players, there’s no policy about other personnel. Madeline’s mother met her father, a cinematographer for the organization, during a USO trip she was on as a DCC, and the pair got together. Unfortunately, Madeline’s father passed away after a battle with his mental health after she began her run with DCC, making her time with the team more precious.

Madeline Has Documented Rehabing An Injury While Performing

After her time on America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came to a close, Madeline continued to document herself online for her friends and newfound followers. With the NFL season behind her, Madeline will likely audition to be a part of DCC for another season, but she’s shared on social media that she’s been working through an injury in recent months. Having posted about her visits to a rehabilitative chiropractor frequently, Madeline seems to be dealing with some pain even though she’s been performing through it. While physical pain is expected for a DCC, Madeline has been taking it in stride.

Source: Madeline Salter/Instagram