Crystal Palace intend to stand by their pre-match cheerleaders The Crystals despite the moves by Formula One and the Professional Darts Corporation decisions to end their relationship with 'grid girls' and 'walk-on girls'.
The Crystals, a glamorous dance troupe of young women aged between 21 and 28, perform a routine before Palace home games at Selhurst Park.
The Formula One Managing Director Sean Bratches said this week that the perceived objectification of grid-girls no longer fit in to the sport's 'brand values' and are at odds 'at adds with modern day societal norms'.
However, Palace have committed to the cheerleaders, who have performed for seven years at Selhurst Park.