The popular reality show Dance Moms is set to have a highly anticipated reunion special, bringing together the original cast members after five years off the air. However, one key figure will notably be absent from the reunion – Abby Lee Miller.
Abby Lee Miller, the controversial lead dance teacher on Dance Moms, was known for her intense teaching style and often contentious interactions with her young students. Despite her significant influence on the show, it has been reported that some of the girls from the cast agreed to participate in the reunion under the condition that Miller would not be involved.
According to a source, the decision to exclude Miller from the reunion was due to the emotional and physical challenges she had put the girls through during their time on the show. The source stated that the girls felt they could speak more openly without Miller’s presence.
In addition to Miller, other original cast members who will not be participating in the reunion include Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler, as well as Nia Sioux. While the reasons for their absence have not been publicly confirmed, it has been reported that they, along with their mothers, have chosen not to be a part of the special.
Despite some notable absences, several former cast members and their mothers will be returning for Dance Moms: The Reunion. The show is set to premiere on May 1, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime, featuring familiar faces such as Chloe Lukasiak, Brooke and Paige Hyland, JoJo Siwa, Kendall Vertes, and Kalani Hilliker.
It seems that the Dance Moms reunion will provide fans with a nostalgic look back at the beloved reality series, even if not all of the original cast members will be present for the special event.
