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Some Minnesota Vikings fans have threatened to cancel their season tickets following the team’s hiring of a male cheerleader.
A new dancer named Blaize has joined the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders (MVC), a move that some consider to be somewhat groundbreaking.
While a male football cheerleader is hardly a novelty, Blaize’s role is different. He is expected to perform the same dance-based routines as his female teammates.
His inclusion on the Vikings’ official dance roster is part of a seemingly growing trend, where teams such as the Los Angeles and New Orleans Saints have welcomed males into their cheer squads.
The new cheerleader isn’t part of a separate stunt or co-ed like the men seen in college cheerleading. He’s been completely integrated into the dance team format, which is what some people have a problem with.
“I don’t think the problem is male cheerleaders. Those have existed forever. Nobody wants a man PRETENDING he’s a female cheerleader,” one wrote on X.
I don’t think the problem is male cheerleaders. Those have existed forever. Nobody wants a man PRETENDING he’s a female cheerleader.
— Monica Howell (@Monicaaa_Howell) August 10, 2025
“He’s a man PRETENDING to be a female cheerleader,” another chimed in.
He's a man PRETENDING to be a female cheerleader.
— Matt Paulus 🇺🇸 (@mdpaulus) August 10, 2025
“Canceling my ticket!!!🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ don’t be this bs to NFL,” someone else claimed.
Canceling my ticket!!!🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ don’t be this bs to NFL
— vinatage (@Trendingstuff9) August 10, 2025
The Vikings have long been advocates of inclusivity and community engagement. As such, Blaize is expected to appear at home games, promotional events, and local outreach programs.
It remains to be seen whether fans will actually cancel tickets, but even that’s not easy as NFL teams generally don’t issue refunds for personal reasons, which suggests that any such claims are likely more talk than action.
