My Favorite Male NFL Cheerleader - Quinton Peron | Tosh Show

Quick Overview

NFL cheerleader Quinton Peron, one of the first two male cheerleaders in the Rams organization, discussed his career highlights, including performing at Super Bowl 53 during a low-scoring game, the differences between NFL and NBA cheerleading, and his personal anecdotes about dance inspiration and family support.

Key Points: Quinton Peron performed at Super Bowl 53 when the Rams played the Patriots, noting that keeping the crowd engaged was hard due to the low score (13-3 at the end) and Maroon 5's halftime show, stating, "there's no worse feeling than having to smile in that nonsense" when the Patriots confetti rained down. NFL cheerleading, especially with males, focuses more on choreography-based dance, unlike collegiate cheerleading which is more stunt-based, and NFL cheerleaders are often paid around $35 an hour as a part-time gig. Peron was inspired to start dancing seriously at age 16 after seeing dancers Twitch and Will Wingfield on season four of So You Think You Can Dance. He confirmed that when he joined the Rams, there was no fraternization policy, meaning there was no official rule against cheerleaders having relationships with players. Peron recounted a time he soiled himself mid-routine during the 2016 All-Star competition Worlds after eating at Outback Steakhouse, managing to finish the routine despite having to do four toe touches back-to-back. He prefers NBA cheerleading choreography because it allows more freedom to 'get down and dirty' compared to NFL, where heels often restrict movement, although he noted the talent level in LA NFL teams has significantly increased. Peron came out to his parents at 18; the initial shock stemmed from him being disrespectful online and calling his mother out by name, rather than just the fact of him being gay, but his parents are now super supportive.

Context: The interview features host Tosh leading a conversation with Quinton Peron, a male NFL cheerleader for the Rams, who made history by being one of the first men on the squad. The discussion ranges from his professional experiences performing at major events like the Super Bowl and navigating the politics of professional dance teams to personal stories, including his background in sports, his family's reaction to him coming out, and humorous anecdotes about mishaps during competitions.