Cheer: How Old Is Jerry Harris?

Netflix’s Cheer season 2 is well underway, and some fans want more information about former head cheerleader Jeremiah “Jerry” Harris, including his actual age. Jerry has been surrounded by controversy and is currently awaiting trial on federal child pornography sex charges. When news of his alleged crimes surfaced, the streaming world was turned upside down, especially since Jerry was a fan favorite.

Fans of Cheer have learned that the sport of cheerleading is not for the faint of heart. Some Cheer athletes need to keep smiles on their faces as they are thrown in the air, and there is also the politics of the mat. Season 2 is showing the Navarro cheerleaders vying for their 15th win in Daytona, Florida. To achieve their goal, they’ll need pure grit and determination, and they will have to watch out for a rival team that continues to bite at their heels. Navarro is not the only team yearning for a win, as Trinity Valley Community College also has high hopes. Along with the cheering action, there has been a significant amount of scandal, and Jerry Harris’ arrest was the most shocking event.

Frontman Jerry was the face of Navarro’s Bulldogs cheer squad when the show first aired back in January of 2020. Cheer star Jerry was born in Illinois and had to grow up quickly after losing his mother to cancer at the age of 16. He is now 22, and he was first introduced to fans as a member of the Bulldogs. This respected group of cheerleaders is coached by Monica Aldama. After moving to Corsicana, Texas, to pursue a life in college, cheer fans watched him receive a Regional Scholars Award from the University of Louisville. Even though Jerry attended the prestigious school for the fall semester, he ultimately decided to return to Navarro College.

Cheer fans learned in September of 2020 that the popular personality was arrested and was being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago. Jerry’s disturbing legal problems unfolded in front of the cameras, including the moment when a judge denied him bail in October 2020. At the time, the judge revealed that he felt that Cheer alum Jerry was a danger to the community, and decided to keep him in prison until a trial date is set. A lawsuit had been filed against Jerry, whereby a set of twin brothers accused the reality star of sending them explicit messages.

Fans who watched the entire season know that the Navarro squad wasn’t able to compete for their 15th title due to the COVID-19 outbreak. While each athlete was naturally disappointed, Jerry’s legal problems took center stage. Cheer does not directly speak on Jerry’s case, and few cast members have spoken out, perhaps since the trial is still ongoing. Fans believe that if there is a season 3, Jerry’s story will be followed closely.

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