A Texas Tech cheerleader who went viral last month after garnering the attention of social media users tuning in teachers says she has received «many» marriage proposals since a viral Tiktok capturing her excitement led to her popularity online.
Aaliyah Kikumoto, member of Texas Tech Pom Squad, he told the UK’s Daily Star on Sunday that his internet fame has led some fans to ask the big question.
Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleaders celebrate scoring a touchdown against the Baylor Bears in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. (Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports)
«Yes, many have arrived,» he said when asked if he had received any marriage proposals.
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«It’s been an interesting journey and one that I didn’t expect to happen this way,» he also told the outlet.
«It’s something I wanted at some point to grow my brand and be a positive influence forever. While all of this is unfolding, I’m still trying to get my homework done, study for tests, Pom commitments and stuff.»
A Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleader before the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Oklahoma Sooners on October 22, 2016 at AT&T Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (John West/Getty Images)
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Kikumoto was attending the final round at Augusta National when a TikTok of her standing behind jon rahm and Brooks Koepka went viral.
«Somehow I feel in love with someone I only saw for 15 seconds,» the video’s caption read.
Since then, the video has garnered 6.2 million views and more than 372,000 likes.
Jon Rahm of Spain shakes hands with Brooks Koepka of the United States on the 18th green after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Kikumoto got a modeling job last month and has more than 45,000 followers on Instagram since going viral.
She is part of the Texas Tech Pom Squad. The dance team is made up of trained dancers whose styles consist of «pm, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary lyrical,» according to the team’s website.
The alumni of the team have gone dancing for the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans, New York Jets, and Kansas City Chiefs.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.