: As the elite group splits, Ashlee (Brynn’s mother) must decide whether to join the other mothers in leaving Abby or remain at the ALDC. Her choice to stay with Abby and align with the "mini" moms (like Yolanda and Stacey) shocks the rest of the group. Where to Watch
: Available for purchase or subscription on Apple TV , Peacock , and YouTube . [S7E22] Ashlee's Big Decision: Part 1
" Ashlee's Big Decision: Part 1 " is the of Dance Moms (though some platforms list it as Episode 22). This pivotal episode features the dramatic return of Abby Lee Miller after a three-week hiatus and follows the internal collapse of the original elite team. Episode Summary : As the elite group splits, Ashlee (Brynn’s
: Chloe Lukasiak, a fan-favorite former student, returns to the competition scene with the studio MDP (Murrieta Dance Project). For the first time in two years, she performs a solo in front of Abby Lee Miller. " Ashlee's Big Decision: Part 1 " is
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: Unlike the other elite dancers, Brynn Rumfallo expresses a desire to stay with Abby, leading to significant friction with teammates like Kalani Hilliker. Brynn notably refuses to perform a dangerous lift in the group routine without a professional teacher present, causing further division.
After several weeks of training with guest choreographer Laurieann Gibson, Abby Lee Miller makes a sudden, unannounced return to the ALDC studio. Her return immediately creates tension as she criticizes Gibson’s teaching and blindsides the mothers and dancers who believed she was gone for good.