Blaize Shiek is currently creating waves in the NFL world after being announced as part of the Minnesota Vikings cheerleader roster for the 2025-26 season
Shiek now joins a growing list of male cheerleaders gaining more visibility in professional football, with 12 teams now welcoming men onto their cheer squads.
Who is Blaize Shiek, Minnesota Vikings male cheerleader: Bio, age, height, real gender and Instagram
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Besides Shiek, another cheerleader named Louie Conn will also join the squad as a male cheerleader.
Minnesota Vikings set to be part of Blaize Shiek cheerleader roster
The Minnesota Vikings have officially announced Blaize Shiek as a member of their 2025-26 cheerleader roster. The new appointment marks a third of NFL teams now fielding male cheerleaders, following teams like the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers. While some of the teams, like the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans include male cheerleaders only in stunt roles, the Vikings have decided to feature men performing alongside women.
Reactions from netizens
Following the news about the appointment, social media has erupted with strong opinions flooding platforms like X. One fan posted a photo of Blaize with the caption:
This is an actual cheerleader for the Minnesota Vikings,” followed by a laughing emoji.
Another user vented:
I’m so done with this state JFC.”
One user simply noted:
‘YUCK!’”
Another user stated:
As much as I love my Minnesota Vikings, I will not be supporting them any longer after I found out they have a male cheerleader. I’m so done with this woke bullsh*t!”
I feel so bad for that guy.
The Vikings hired two guys… This one is the other one.
But that one post has made it seem like Blaize is a Trans woman b/c 'lip polish' and now he is getting piled with hate.
It is all so gross. pic.twitter.com/2dml9NTLi6— 𝐼'𝒹 𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝑒 🌞𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝓇𝒾𝒹𝑒 (@Cassie84959408) August 11, 2025
Blaize Shiek biography
Blaize Shiek is a male cheerleader who hails from Minnesota, and he also works as a hairstylist. He is known for his cheerful energy and strong athleticism, and often Shiek credits his community and family for supporting his ambition in cheerleading. As a cheerleading rookie for the Vikings, Blaize is looking forward to making history and inspiring others with his journey.
Blaize is a biological male by gender and isn’t a transgender as some social media rumors have claimed.
Age and height
Blaize Shiek is currently 24 years old and stands at an estimated height of around 6 feet (183 cm).
Social media
Blaize Shiek has an Instagram account with the handle @blaize_shiek, where he has over 4k followers and 35 posts. He also has a TikTok account with the handle @blaizeshiek8, where he has over 2k followers. Blaize actively shares about his journey, team rehearsals, and motivational content on his social accounts.
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What the fuck are you & you other #MAGAs pukes JFC_ing about, lady? pic.twitter.com/QypIE4nyiX— Nancy Kennedy 06/26💃 (@nancychatter) August 10, 2025
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