Netflix's docuseries America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has become the gift that keeps on giving.

We're three seasons in and we can't stop obsessing over all the talented women introduced throughout the show.

One cheerleader who quickly became a fan favourite is DCC veteran Kelcey Wetterberg. The series documented Kelcey's final year before she left the team, after a mammoth five years in the iconic squad.

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Season one of the show followed the lives of the DCC members, both on and off the field, as they prepared for the 2023 football season. Kelcey was a group leader during the 2023 season and when she wasn't cheering, she worked full-time as a paediatric nurse.

Now, two years after her season on the docuseries, Kelcey has entered a new chapter in her life: motherhood.

Between sizzling up the field, saving lives and now raising a child, the woman can DO IT ALL.

Here's a look back at her life and where she's at now.

Kelcey's early life.

Hailing from Omaha in Nebraska, Kelcey began her dance journey at the age of three. She went on to compete with the Nebraska Dance Company and Millard West Dance Team, eventually becoming a gold medallist with the United States National Jazz Team in 2017.

Her passion for dance led her to join the Arizona State University dance team before she went on to become the choreography captain for the University of Nebraska's dance team.

As her dance training continued, Kelcey also just low-key got a degree in nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2019. That same year, Kelcey's journey with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders began. She auditioned and got through, quickly rising through the ranks to become the first group leader (aka the team captain, for us normies).

Kelcey during an interview on the Netflix series. Image: Netflix.

Kelcey's other full-time job is as a nurse.

As shown in the Netflix series, Kelcey had a gruelling schedule working as a paediatric nurse during the day and attending DCC practices at night. She would often leave her house at 7am and return home at midnight.

In one scene, Kelcey was seen meal-prepping for the week ahead. "You learn to expedite your meals when you're busy, like me, 18 hours a day," she said.

Kelcey admitted her proudest accomplishment was "being able to add 'DCC' and 'RN' (registered nurse) to my name in the same month!" On her DCC profile, Kelcey said she hoped to be "a good role model for my nieces and nephews. I want them to see that they can accomplish anything if they work hard, stay thankful, and live an intentional life."

Who is Kelcey Wetterberg's husband?

During season one of the show, Kelcey was living with her boyfriend at the time, Nate Crnkovich, an actor who has appeared in shows like Minx and other Lifetime movies.

Their love story began in 2020, with Nate noting in the docuseries that he sacrificed his acting career to support Kelcey in her cheerleading aspirations. "I do want to continue with acting. I think it's just been something kind of put on the back burner. Especially once I moved to Dallas for Kelcey, that made things difficult," he admitted.

Nate proposed to Kelcey during a surprise engagement photoshoot filmed for the show. This cute moment was followed by a cheerleader squad engagement party, which was attended by the full DCC team.

The pair got married in December 2024.

Why did Kelcey leave the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders?

After a long run with the team, Kelcey decided it was time for her to retire — but it's unclear exactly what prompted Kelcey's decision, although she did express a desire to focus on her relationship with Nate and her nursing career. While not explicitly stated by Kelcey, many DCC members retire after five years because of the physical demands of the job on the dancers' bodies.

There's no official limit on how many years a cheerleader can dance for the DCC, but there seems to be an unspoken understanding among team members that five years is a common tenure.

In the docuseries, Kelcey said she was "happy to be moving on from the world of DCC."

Kelcey and Nate's first child.

The world of cheerleading is now firmly in the rear-view mirror for Kelcey and she is now focusing on her role as a new mum.

Kelcey and Nate announced the arrival of their first baby together in a joint Instagram post overnight.

"Our boy is here, Jack Lawrence Crnkovich," they captioned the post.

"We've had a few days of just us, soaking in the newborn bubble & we have truly never felt a love like this," they continued.

"Thanking God every day for this little blessing of ours."

Jack was born on July 17, weighing 9 lbs and 20.5 inches.

The couple shared a series of photos of the young family to accompany the announcement, with fellow DCC alum chiming in with support.

"ahhh my heart!! the biggest congratulations 💙💙," Faith Ward wrote.

"BABY JACK YOU ARE SO LOVED!!!!!!! Congratulations rockstar parents!!!!!🥹🩵," Reece Weaver said.

The couple announced they were expecting their first child together in an Instagram post back in January.

Where is Kelcey now?

Alongside becoming a new mum, Kelcey remains a paediatric RN, according to her Instagram bio.

She is also the co-owner of a hat brand called True Pal Co.

Since ending her time with the squad, Kelcey has posted photos with several current and former DCC members, suggesting they're all still close friends. Wholesome!

Feature image: Instagram/kelcey_w

This article was first published in July 2024 and has since been updated.