US EditionTuberville rips NFL over male cheerleaders: ‘What the hell are you doing?’
Senator Tuberville warns the NFL's inclusion of male cheerleaders risks alienating fans and sparking backlash, with about one third of teams featuring male cheerleaders in 2025.
- The Minnesota Vikings included two men, Louie Conn and Blaize Shiek, on their 2025 cheerleading squad, as confirmed earlier this month.
- This decision sparked backlash fueled by debates over gender roles in sports and triggered criticism from figures such as Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
- Tuberville criticized the NFL on August 20 on OutKick's podcast, asking, "what the hell are you doing?" and warned of losing Southern fans if male cheerleaders spread.
- The Vikings responded with a statement supporting all cheerleaders as ambassadors selected for talent and dedication, noting about one third of NFL teams also have male cheerleaders in 2025.
- The controversy reflects broader cultural debates about gender in sports and has generated social media disputes that may affect fan engagement ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
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Tommy Tuberville Blasts NFL, Vikings Over Male Cheerleaders
Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is taking aim at the NFL over the Minnesota Vikings’ recent announcement that it has added two men to its cheerleading squad. The Vikings have suffered a backlash after last week’s announcement that they have The post Tommy Tuberville Blasts NFL, Vikings Over Male Cheerleaders: ‘What the Hell Are You Doing?’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Tuberville rips NFL over male cheerleaders: ‘What the hell are you doing?’
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Tuesday criticized the NFL and the Minnesota Vikings over their inclusion of male cheerleaders. The organization earlier this month introduced its cheerleading roster for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, including Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, the team’s two male cheerleaders, in an Instagram video. “The next generation of cheer has arrived!”…
Sen. Tuberville Rails Against Vikings’ Male Cheerleaders
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., railed against the Minnesota Vikings' decision to feature male cheerleaders on its 2025 squad roster, warning the NFL that it's setting itself up for a "huge problem." Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn have been the talk of the league since the preseason began, drawing backlash on social media from irate NFL fans. "I would like to ask the ownership of the NFL and the commissioner, what the hell are you doing?" Tuberville…
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