This video has the same energy as when Abby was crying at Maddie asking why she didn’t come in to rehearsal when her mom was in the car.

Two things can be true at the same time. Did the show benefit the girls monetarily and push them into the limelight…Yes! Did the being on the show also leave them with traumatic experiences…Yes! Also let’s not act like she wasn’t also benefitting from this arrangement. Their feelings are also valid and although she helped push them into the limelight she is not the primary reason for their success.

Let’s all remember that Maddie was just eight years old when her life was thrown into turmoil. We will never know what truly happened behind the scenes (Abby and the moms tell very different stories), but whatever the case is, all those girls went through something traumatic. The kid learned that she could literally do no wrong. That can’t be healthy. She also lost her very best friend. Were those things because of Abby or the producers? I don’t know. I’m just saying, let’s give the girls some grace. If they all say it was hell...there has to be some truth to that.

you guys can not really blame maddie ...all the cast members have already stated how toxic the enviroment of dance mom was and as they grow they saw the affects it had on them ;after all they were just 9 years old kids who wanted to be famous

Abby questioning Maddie's motives when she literally tried brainwashing an 8 year old against her friends and the moms. Telling her that she was the only one on her side who wants her to win and everyone else is evil.

"i didn't say that" "why didn't she leave if it was so bad" & "I did so much for her" right out of the narcissist's play book.

There’s nothing wrong with Maddie accepting that she’ll be okay without you Abby….

Abby asking Maddie why she kept coming back as if she wouldn’t have held it against her if she left. That one episode where she sat in the parking lot and Abby literally cried in front of her and told a 8 year that she betrayed her NOT TO MENTION Abby literally told Maddie that the dance studio HAD to be her home. So NO Abby she couldn’t just decide to not come.

Maddie didn’t say abby said the crown or trophy meant you were less, she said that that’s how the environment she was in made her feel and think.

And y’all bring up jojo all the time, Jojo joined dance moms knowing it was a reality show she knew it was for show most of the time. Those kids grew up with that camera in their face not knowing reality vs reality tv. That’s the huge difference

Why are you SO obsessed with this girl, it is actually blowing my mind how this OBSESSION has gone on since she was a SECOND GRADER. She is now an adult! Abby PLEASE move on! You were just waiting for an opportunity to talk at length about this girl again. Leave her ALONE! This is so incredibly toxic and it is embarrassing! You should be embarrassed!

The world already knows you trained her but she’s the one who did all the hard work to get there. All the girls were talented but Maddie was gifted.

What did you expect? In their last episode, you barely acknowledge their departure...

I do truly think Abby cared about Maddie but I really want Abby to watch dance moms again and see how she treated the other girls. Being hard and a strict teacher is completely different than screaming at 8 year old girls.

Because I’m in recovery from living with a person who has NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) - I can recognize the traits of one. I’ve never watched this show, but I can see this woman is one who has NPD. Those who have it - the world revolves around them, and it’s always someone else’s fault. She’s mean. I can only imagine how she is in private.

bro the gaslighting in this video is real….

Notice how Abby makes everything about her. “I” “I” “I”. She wants everyone to feel bad for her but can’t see the stress and anxiety she put on young kids.

This entire video just supports everything Maddy says. Thanks for making that easy, Abby

Maddie was 8 years old tf are you talking about Abby

Why is a grown woman still taking shots at a nineteen year old?

Maddie's success is due to Abby, but when another dancer isn't perfect its the dancer's fault not Abby's. Abby only wants ownership of the ups and not the downs.

I would cut ties too if I was treated like that.

It was a toxic environment and all the moms contributed to it too. These kids were exposed to very bad conditions and the producers are the main contributors to the drama. It’s just a shame.

Ok, I agree that many people-including Abby- helped Maddie in her career, but that doesn't mean she owes them her career. And as a kid who grew up in ballet, I believe you can enjoy it and want to keep coming back and still realize that an environment is toxic.

I feel like maybe a lot of Maddie cutting Abby out of her life had to do with her attitude in the very last episode the zieglers were in, I know that had to hurt. And no matter how Abby tries to explain herself in a nicer way here, we watched the footage of her manipulating Maddie numerous times. And something we don’t talk about is that Maddie saw first hand how Abby treated Kenzie especially in later seasons, so a lot of it could be by that association

I don't like Abby, but I can tell she's hurt. And I don't like seeing anyone hurt. That being said, Maddie owes you nothing. And I think once you realize this, it won't hurt as much. You need to realize that yes, you helped Maddie to get into the limelight, but her experience on the show left her with scars. She might grow older and realize exactly how to respond to this whole situation. But as it stands now, where Maddie is in her life, she owes you nothing.

It’s so sad to watch you talk about her after all these years. I understand, from both perspectives, what happened but I truly do hope that you all heal from the show and are one day reunited with respect for each other. All of you deserve it.

What did being in a wheelchair and having chemo and not knowing what it’s like got to do with anything? Majority of the people who watch this video probably don’t either, does that make our thoughts less credible? Confused, not sure what was meant to be achieved by this video???

I’ve never seen someone be so obsessed over a kid in my life this is definitely not normal even if you spend so much time with a kid and care about the kid Abby talks about Maddie like if she was an ex boyfriend that’s how exes talk about their ex partners but this is a kid that has moved on and Abby is like obsessed with her and can’t fathom a life without Maddie.

I like that “don’t watch your competitors right before you”. good coaching. I played competitive soccer and we would find our own space to warm up away from the other team and we would get in trouble if we were looking over at them haha

This comes across as narcissistic.

"Maddie doesn't remember when she wasn't famous, but I do" OK, that hit differently.

HAVE ANY OF YOU ACTUALLY SEEN THE SHOW?! Abby was so beyond toxic. Abby is still wanting to come across as a good guy but Jesus give it up lady

It’s giving obsessed

I agree with Maddie, but also with Abby. I believe Maddie would have absolutely had the drive and sparkle she has regardless of Abby, and I do believe the environment was not always healthy for young girls to learn in, but you could see how much Abby loved Maddie. You can still see how much she loves her. But, Maddie made the right choice for herself I belive as well to live her life free of dance moms

Dance moms crashed after those girls left 🤣🤣🤣🤣 admit it gurl you were just another dance teacher before them and she didn't owe you any recognition. She's grown, she doesn't need to kiss you're ass all the way to the top other teachers don't expect any recognition.

Either way if you truly want the best for those kids you wouldn't need a feature everytime they accomplish something. Just because you do something nice for someone doesn't make the pain and hurtful things you did go away and as you get older it gets worst thinking about it

The comment about the teacher's job is to prepare the student to be on their own Touched me, it is so simple yet true

this is just a 10 min gaslighting video full of resentment just to say to maddie, I own you

You were literally abusive to her. I don’t feel sorry for you at all.

Dance is such a beautiful sport -coming from a gymnast♥️

We know you love her Abby. We know you always truly did. She was little though. She is going to remember moms attacking her mom. You accusing her mom of being a gold digger and a criminal. The fights caused over you fighting for her. Things got to personal. A kid loves their mom and when you attack them it stings. Plus the way you treated them when they left. You weren’t proud you were angry and even though that anger was with your contract and yourself for being trapped she didn’t understand that at that age. I hope one day how much you love her is enough but there’s a lot of pain in the way.

You've been festering this extremely toxic cesspool for the kids for decades, putting them on blast with their emotional turmoil for the world to see and you are surprised when they grown up and realized the toxicity and want to leave? Please...have some self awareness.

Abby they paid you. It was your job to train them as well as your staff. You don’t get a medal for doing your job

I wonder if the other original cast members had special acting lessons at 8am from Abby’s friend. Favouritism at its best.

I wish you guys were still close it’s really sad. I know you really love and care about her it’s abundantly clear. All the best to both of you. ❤️

I hope some of the castmastes defend Maddie & speak out against how disgusting this video is.

she’s so obsessed with maddie

I once heard Jojo say something like, “if it wasn’t for Abby and Dance Moms I don’t know where I’d be today”. I think that’s true for any of Abby’s students. I love Jojo!

I think Abby is attached and committed to her teaching style because it has worked for her- it has made stars- it is the way that she knows and has proven tried and true for getting the results that she wants. HOWEVER, clearly these methods have some serious downsides. I think that if Abby took the time to upgrade her strategies to figure out how to push those same buttons in the kids without tearing them down, she not only would have one of the best dance studios- she would dominate the world of dance. That level of talent that she has for creating stars and some updated healthier strategies - to still do what she’s aiming to do but in a skilled way that doesn’t break the child’s spirits- Abby is a loving person and she does make stars but her strategies have a lot of downsides (some major- giving kids esteem issues for life that need to be worked through in therapy). I think if Abby upgraded- the sky would be the limit. Plus, she would get to keep relationships and contact with her dancers, and they would not separate themselves. Abby has been through a LOT and no one is perfect. And she HAS Grown a lot, and I can’t imagine what it took to get to where she is. I think first of all Abby needs to get healing- I think she is probably harder on herself than she is on any of her dancers and that is sad and an injustice to her as well. Sending Abby all the healing vibes and wishes and prayers. ❤️ and healing reconciliations when possible with her dancers. And apologies where they are due- I also am guessing Abby may be afraid to take responsibility for any damage that some of her methods caused for the girls because maybe to her that means discrediting everything she has given and done for those girls. That’s just not true. An apology is a sign of strength, not weakness- and it absolutely does not diminish any of the positive things Abby has done for all of these girls. Incredible things. Taking responsibility earns much respect. I don’t know what happens behind closed doors and maybe they have- this is just my take. Also an apology doesn’t mean that the moms or girls are innocent either- Abby can still hold them accountable for what they need to apologize for.

abby you really just can’t say “i’m sorry” is that so hard, like honestly?!?!

"Maddie doesn't remember when she wasn't famous" yet "she should remember everything i did for her "

all of the girls from dance moms are successful today, not because of abby but because of how they appeared on the show. their personalities, dancing, and singing/acting on dance moms got them millions of fans. you can say she trained them (only in dance though, most of them no longer dance professionally) they’re all working without abby.

i am SOOOO excited to see this video! im LITERALLY ADDICTED TO DANCE MOMS AHHHHHHH 🤪

I am really enjoying this account and I’m glad you were finally talking about dance moms it is very entertaining and I’m glad you finally get to tell your side of the story

At those ages, especially for Mackenzie who was only like 5 or 6, and Maddie only being 2 years older, they didn't know what they were signing up for. All they knew was that there were camera's around. No one could have guessed the scope of the show when filming the first season. I think they all did the best they could with what they were given. When they got old enough, and were more experienced with Hollywood and life in general, is when they were able to reflect and decide what was best for them.

I honestly didn’t see anything wrong with what she said. Spoke your truth, she spoke hers. Hope everyone heals. It was toxic BUT good tv. And they were ALL so talented

Abby Lee Miller is a dance instructor for competition! She is the best and will be brutally honest with you. I like it. Thank you Ms Abby Lee Miller. 💕

🤣🤣 so pathetic to call out kids for speaking their truth.

holy gaslighting

Who else just scrolled through KZfaq and clicked on this. Also love your videos

Her saying that maddie wanted to be there is irrelevant. How can you be sure what an 8 year old wants? She said it herself maddie is a perfectionist and that's toxic.

Obviously none of us know everything that went on, and I feel for both sides. Just who I am as a person, I would never forget where I came from, and would always be grateful to those who helped me get there. However if there were issues that were toxic, unhealthy, etc. I hope they get addressed so there can be peace on both sides.

I've seen every bit of that and she's telling the truth I had no idea the producers were dictating the policy so much

even though abby really traumatised maddie, i really feel like that she should get somewhat some credits for her success like she built her a platform for sia to notice her and started getting famous from there but i dont know

I know you two just did a video but You should do a Q and A with Gianna for a future video! I love it when you do videos talking about Maddie. I hope you two will have a relationship one day. Your Choreography + her dancing = beautifully genius

I feel that you gave the most to her always the atención the love everything and she can’t say otherwise 💗thank you for giving us a good show to watch but sorry it was so rough for you guys 😬❤️❤️much love

“Why did you keep doing it” classic victim blaming

I'm very happy that abby is proud for maddy by being independent. She put her reputation on the line for her student to be successful. Now she's very proud of her sacrifices for her student.

The 12 thousand people who disliked this didn't watch the whole thing. Some probably didn't even watch any of it.

Abby Lee is one of the best dance instructors in the world.

The production company had to approve the projects beforehand. I’m sure they had no issues with her shooting that Sia video. I doubt much “fighting” was involved.

It’s kinda sad how everyone always sees Abby as the bad guy and that’s all thanks to the producers of the show, in reality, Abby loved these kids! And Abby is totally right “if it was so toxic, why didn’t u leave?” Everyone is so quick to point their fingers to Abby, but what about the mothers? They forced them to live through these “toxic experiences ” remember to stay humble.

abby, if the kids didn’t sign a contract but the moms did, what would come of the show if the kids aren’t there? if they all left and the moms were just there, what would be the point of the show?

She's the perfect Disney villain 😅

Why are you bullying a kid

Omg. This was like 15 years ago. Maddie is an adult now and has earned her spot because of HER talent. We are designed to evolve and grow. MOVE ON! Such an obnoxious human being. She has the emotional awareness of a caterpillar. #AdultBaby

abby is freakin the best. she is still respectful and careful about how she says things. i hope someday she wakes up and decides to get in contact with you. you deserve it. (also i’m also from pa from a small town called punxsutawney you might know it from groundhogs day). love you!

I see most of these girls on social media and most of them don't seem to be dancing anymore. You provided them the opportunity to put their name out there and they should be thankful.

Just curious, why did you need to fight the producers on Maddie doing chandelier if technically she wasn’t in a contract or anything?

All you have to do is watch the last episode with the Ziglers to understand why they won't talk to Abby.After all they went through together Abby acted like it was no big deal they were leaving.Maddie praised her at the ceremony and when they walked out of the studio Abby pretty much shunned them.How do you think a kid would feel?..Abby is to blame,period.

Have you ever thought it was because she was scared of you?

I can see how much abby truly cares about Maddie, and is hurt by the situation.Especially when she said "Maddie doesn't remember a time when she wasn't famous...but I do... " EVERY show has to have a villain and Abby was made out to be that on Dance mom's. Rewatching the show now that I'm older I can spot certain editing tricks and also understand Abby is human and wasn't always in the right. However NOBODY who doesn't love kids would give up their life, free time, and even some of the last moments their mom was alive to travel with, train, teach ect. Abby often had Maddie and kenzie when their mom went off with boyfriends, or wherever. Abby can be harsh with her methods however I can understand a lot of it came from a good place and frustration that she knew how much potential some students had yet weren't working up to it. If anyone is to blame for the toxicity on the show it was some of the producers, the absolutely horrible contract signed.

Plain and simple… if abby cares for maddy or not if maddy cares for abby or not its just respect…”hey we went our separate ways but thanks for helping me build my career” thats it all it takes

Maddie is truly amazing and it was toxic because you were so mean to them and they couldn’t leave because they would get sued if they did

Okay but Abby has lost so much weight, she looks so healthy now! Proud of her for that.

I’m sorry for the hurt you feel from her comments. I know you loved her like a daughter and put her above everyone else. It’s amazing that even though the show was meant to be a hot mess for tv, she should realize that she wouldn’t be where she is today without that show and everything that everyone did to promote her and teach her. It’s a hard lesson to learn. You are only important to people when they need something from you. Her loss.

They were born there, all they knew was that life she didn’t know anything but that life but now she’s finally free

MackZBoss’s videos say it ALL even if Abby won’t.

😭 I like in tears right now

I think a lot of the disconnect between the cast allegations and what Abby intended came from an epic misinterpretation. While Abby was fighting with production the moms and kids could only see that she wasn’t focused on them in the studio. Intentions are all well and good but they don’t mean Jack-all to the person hurting because of the actions taken.

I actually tend to agree with Maddie most times but she can’t deny she got all her training from ALDC or Dance Moms

I hope I meet Abby one day. She went through a lot and it is so fascinating.

Yes I love when I get to see you make new videos. It's like your personally talking to us. I love it. God bless you Abby

Actually, Maddie’s mother was a big influence. She pushed that girl really hard.

What was it you told the kids all the time. . ? Oh right, 'everyone is replaceable'. Guess they listened.

Didn’t you make them sign a three year contract???

My heart hurts for you Abby. You have definitely always been under appreciated and misunderstood over the years. You truly put your heart and soul into your kids (students) and it’s a shame that it isn’t seen that way by some. Not that it means anything but I see you Abby and I’ve always admired you. Especially the way you handled this question with grace and class. Love you Abby ❤️❤️❤️

I agree with a lot of things you say but i also disagree on other things too. But i think both can agree the producers were part of the problem.

Awesome response, awesome video. Full of class and love. No one can ever take away what you did for those kids! ❤️