Fuse Media revealed the all-star athlete lineup for season two of its empowering series, ‘Like a Girl,’ premiering Wednesday, August 21 @ 9:00 PM ET. Hosted by MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Joy Taylor, the six-episode season features Diana Flores, Lucero Acosta and Melissa Amaya, Sydney Leroux, Ali Riley and Kennedy Fuller, Taylor Townsend, Flau’jae Johnson and Emma Malabuyuo. ‘Like A Girl’ offers an intimate, personal perspective on the issues women face on and off the field.
‘Like A Girl’ continues to celebrate athletes’ passion for competition and explores what it means to be an elite woman athlete in sports today, focusing on the parallel cultural challenges in sports and women’s lives in general. As hosts and executive producers of the new season, Acosta-Ruiz and Taylor, eager to embark on this transformative journey together, are poised to amplify the voices of women in empowering roles. Their chemistry isn’t just professional; it’s rooted in genuine friendship, enhancing the authenticity of their collaboration on the show.
Season 2 of ‘Like A Girl’ is sponsored by Garnier Fructis and Pizza Hut.
EPISODES AND PREMIERE DATES ARE BELOW AS FOLLOWS:
World Flag Football Champion Diana Flores – premieres Wednesday, August 21 @ 9PM ET
An athlete goes from being the only girl on her team, to an ambassador for the NFL. She’ll discuss the opportunities that allowed her and the sport of flag football to reach new heights.
Combate Global’s Lucero Acosta and Melissa Amaya – premieres Wednesday, August 28 @ 9PM ET
Two MMA fighters from Combate Global let their defenses down and open up about their personal lives and the incredible support that female fighters receive from this league.
Angel City FC’s – Sydney Leroux, Ali Riley & Kennedy Fuller premieres Wednesday, September 4 @ 9PM ET
An all-access pass to the women-run, pro women’s sport’s team impacting the future of their sport well beyond the pitch.
Rapper and College Basketball Sensation Flau’jae Johnson – premieres Wednesday, September 11 @ 9PM ET
Reaching one’s full potential with one of the highest-earning college basketball players.
Wimbledon Champion Taylor Townsend – premieres Wednesday, September 18 @ 9PM ET
A world class tennis player discusses the hard-hitting subjects of body image and pregnancy for professional athletes.
Olympic Gymnast Emma Malabuyo, premieres Wednesday, September 25 @ 9PM ET
A gymnast heading to the 2024 Olympics talks about the impact of the coach/athlete relationship.
The new season of ‘Like A Girl’ premieres Wednesday, August 21 @ 9:00 PM ET on Fuse.
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OverviewWe’re turning the phrase “Like A Girl” on its head. Host Beija Velez gets real with iconic athletes, exploring mental health, body image, gender and race inequality and more. |
