My Chemical Romance had always planned to stop using Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniforms after just three concerts, and a headline-grabbing lawsuit from the cheer squad played no role in that decision, the band’s manager says in new court filings.

The cheerleaders sued last month , demanding a restraining order after the band’s backup dancers wore look-alike uniforms during shows at the Hollywood Bowl — the grand finale of a dystopian rock opera celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s The Black Parade album .

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The case ended just days later , reportedly after My Chemical Romance promised not to use the costumes at future shows. But in a sworn statement filed in court Thursday (Oct. 29), the band’s manager, Brian Schechter , said that had always been the plan and was not a response to the lawsuit.

“From the outset, the Finale — with its elaborate sets, full cast, and resolution of the story told during the 2025 and 2026 tours — was planned to be performed only on Oct.…