Abby Lee Miller believes she was not invited to participate in Lifetime’s special “Dance Moms: The Reunion” because her former students cannot face her. The controversial choreographer stated that the show’s alumni would never have achieved their current success without the show. Show participants JoJo Siwa, Chloe Lukasiak, Brooke Hyland, Paige Hyland, Kendall Vertes, Kalani Hilliker, and their mothers took part in the special to look back on their time on the show, aired from 2011 to 2019.
Reflecting on her relationship with sisters Brooke and Paige, Miller mentioned a falling out she had with their mother, Kelly Hyland, who she had known for decades. She emphasized her close emotional and family connection with the two young girls and questioned why the kids, who were aged 6 to 13 at the time, returned to the studio if it was deemed toxic for them. Miller also mentioned that despite the availability of other studios in town, hers, Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC), was considered the best.
Abby Lee Miller acknowledged that there were good times on the show, and the young dancers enjoyed what they were doing. However, she blamed both the reality series and the mothers of her former students for ruining her business. Miller claimed that the actions of the show and the mothers were responsible for destroying her business. She emphasized that the show and the mothers led to her downfall, stating that what they did had negative effects on her business.
During an episode of “IMPACT x Nightline,” Miller admitted to regretting her harsh treatment of children, only when she knew their talent was lacking. Several “Dance Moms” alumni have come forward over the years to share their negative experiences with Miller. Chloe Lukasiak mentioned feeling inadequate, while Maddie Ziegler described ALDC as a toxic environment in the past. Despite the controversies, Miller reflected on the fun times on the show and the passion the young dancers had for their craft.
Abby Lee Miller wonders why she was not invited to participate in “Dance Moms: The Reunion” and feels that her former students cannot face her. She emphasized the close bond she had with Brooke and Paige and questioned why they returned to the studio if it was such a toxic environment. Miller blamed both the reality show and the mothers of her former students for the downfall of her business. Despite the challenges she faced, Miller acknowledged that there were also good times on the show and that the young dancers enjoyed what they were doing.
The controversy surrounding Abby Lee Miller continues as she reflects on her time on “Dance Moms” and the impact it had on her life and business. Miller admitted regretting her harsh treatment of the children when she knew their talent was lacking. Several former students have spoken out about their negative experiences with Miller, including made to feel inadequate and describing the environment as toxic. Despite the challenges, Miller acknowledged the fun times on the show and the passion the young dancers had for their craft.
