Dance Moms Episodes: Abby's Antics and Team Drama Unfold

“I dislike Abby but that is no news for anyone who is watching,” Christi remarks, setting the tone for another drama-filled episode of Dance Moms. Abby Lee Miller, ever the instigator, continues to provoke Christi, hoping she might be the next mom to leave the team in “Nothing’s Fair in Abbyville.” However, Christi is here to stay for another season, much to Abby’s dismay. Turning her attention elsewhere, Abby focuses on belittling Kendall Vertes this week.

Meanwhile, on the West Coast, Mackenzie Ziegler and the Ziegler family are in Los Angeles to record Mackenzie’s debut single. With Maddie Ziegler absent, a Maddie-shaped void is left in the group dance dynamic. To fill this perceived gap, Abby orchestrates a dance-off among the girls, which Kendall ultimately wins. Despite initially framing this as a chance for Kendall to prove her worth and step up, Abby reveals her true intentions – she never intended for Kendall to actually replace Maddie. Abby frantically works to bring Maddie back for the competition, claiming she never promised Kendall the part. The dance-off seems to have been nothing more than a manipulative tactic.

Adding to the shifting team dynamics, Kira Girard and Kalani Hilliker continue to integrate into the ALDC team. Kira expresses concern that Abby might set up Kalani to directly compete with Maddie, a potentially risky move for Abby. However, the other dance moms point out Kalani’s exceptional talent, suggesting Abby wouldn’t dare risk Maddie being outshone. The unspoken rule is clear: any situation where Maddie might not win is strictly avoided. While Kalani might be the ALDC’s most technically skilled dancer, Abby’s loyalty and favoritism towards dancers she trained herself limits how much she can “flex” Kalani’s abilities.

Kelly Hyland calls Christi to arrange a lunch. Production, ever eager for drama, nudges Christi to invite the rest of the moms, including the newcomer Kalani. In what turns out to be Kelly’s final on-screen appearance on Dance Moms, the interaction is surprisingly amicable. Kelly seems genuinely content to be away from the team, despite production’s obvious attempts to stir up conflict by inviting Kalani and creating a potentially awkward situation. Melissa Gisoni, however, appears visibly uneasy during the lunch, leaving viewers to wonder about the underlying tensions.

Memorable Quotes from this Dance Moms Episode:

“I was gonna say what are you drinking? I’m not drinking anything except for like NyQuil.” (Christi’s humorous take on the episode’s energy)
“There’s nothing that brings energy and fun to the room quite like Abby Lee Miller, so have at it.” (Christi’s sarcastic comment about Abby’s presence)
“Jill is not only wearing fur, she might be wearing what, in my mind, could be the most iconic piece of fur on Dance Moms.” (Christi’s witty observation on Jill’s fashion choices)
“Mole again, mole gone. Mole here, mole there, mole everywhere. Mole gone” (Christi’s playful remark, showcasing her lighthearted commentary amidst the drama)

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