Jerry Harris (television personality)
Jeremiah Harris is an American television personality and cheerleader. He received national recognition after appearing in the Netflix docuseries Cheer. He became famous for his positive attitude and eccentric personality.Personal life
Harris is originally from Chicago. When he was 16 years old his mother died from lung cancer. He attended Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, where he was member of the cheer team coached by Monica Aldama. During the finale of Cheer, he received a Regional Scholars Award from the University of Louisville. He attended the school for the fall semester but ultimately returned to Navarro College. In January 2020, he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, along with other members of the team. In February 2020, Ellen DeGeneres announced that Harris will be The Ellen DeGeneres Show's Oscars correspondent. He is known for his eccentric and over-the-top "mat talk," a cheerleading term, in which he yells and cheers on other people.
During the coronavirus pandemic, he made a guest appearance on the cheerleading themed song "Masot" by Todrick Hall from his album Quarantine Queen.
In an interview with Variety in June 2020, Harris discussed becoming a Black gay icon and how he is a role model for young kids who might be struggling with their sexuality.
