[upbeat music playing]
Hi, I'm Chloe,
and these are my favorite moments from
I already know what it is.
[Abby]
for the prince.
Your mom told me you didn't want to dance anymore.
I was nine, so I understand why I was feeling overwhelmed.
We're gonna be making a music video.
Little Chloe, you should be proud of yourself.
I finally did it. I made it big in Hollywood!
I'm doing a duet with Maddie,
and we're both swans and I'm the black one.
So I'm excited to be a little on the bad side this week.
[dramatic music playing]
I love this duet.
[Abby]
dance "Black Swan."
We need a winning number,
and this is it.
Come on, Clo, figure it out.
[Chloe]
but I was also, like, "This has to be good,
or else I ruined the entire day."
I was putting a lot of pressure on myself,
but also trying to enjoy it because I did like those dances
where we got to act it out
and we had a big storyline to tell.
[Abby]
for the prince, and there's a big fight onstage.
I typically had the roles where I was dark and evil
and hurting other people, so...
I just kinda decided to accept it
and really go for it.
Villains are misunderstood,
and I believe that.
I was feeling very stressed out,
because it's the day I forgot my solo.
I was trying to have fun with it,
but I was also, like, "You better nail this
or you will die."
[dark, emotional music playing]
[audience cheering and applauding]
[Abby]
She was evil. She was sophisticated.
She just was stunning.
I think this was Chloe's opportunity
to redeem herself
in front of this panel of judges.
So she went out there like gangbusters,
and they just knocked one out of the park.
It's time to announce your top overall
junior duet/trio.
It's going to "Black Swan," Maddie and Chloe.
Abby Lee Dance Company.
For my duet with Maddie,
we got the overall high score first place.
And that felt really good.
-[cheering] -Good job, swans!
Good job, guys!
I mean, I love that duet.
I just always had so much fun with it.
[upbeat music playing]
[Christi]
not her regular self.
I can see written all over her face that something's wrong.
I know you're tired. I know this has been
really long and hard on you.
I do. I know.
That was from season 1, and...
You know, we weren't aware
of what the show was going to be.
So being thrown into it with no expectations
was really jarring because I was nine years old.
And now looking back, I'm like,
"Come on, you're fine. It's just a couple of weeks."
But I was nine, so I understand why I was feeling overwhelmed
and exhausted.
Chloe, your mom told me that you had a breakdown.
You told her you didn't wanna dance anymore.
I just feel like it's...
a lot of rehearsal,
and 'cause we're going
from early in the morning to late at night.
And we're learning new dances
and I just feel like it's a lot.
Well, she thinks that you don't wanna ever dance again.
I... I just told my mom
I wanted to take a little break for a while.
Well, that's okay. Everybody needs a break once in a while.
It's crazy to see how gentle Abby was with me there,
because I feel like as the years passed,
that kind've shifted.
So it's nice to know that we had that at one point.
But just remember, I have a whole long list
of people that wanna be in this group.
Of people that wanna do duets with Maddie.
You're my first choice.
And I think you were really born to dance.
Do you think I would be able to make it on Broadway
or become a Rockette someday?
Absolutely.
But the confidence level needs to be
over the top.
Abby told me that I have the potential to be on Broadway.
And what she says to me and what she thinks
is pretty important to me
'cause she's my dance teacher.
Everything is possible. Everything.
And if you keep listening to me and do what I tell you, yes.
Come on.
My parents have always told me, like,
you know, if you have a dream, if you have a goal,
if you have a passion, you don't quit.
Like, sometimes you fall down,
but that doesn't mean you don't get back up.
Sometimes you need a break, but that doesn't mean you stop.
So, I think having...
having that mindset
and then going through
really taught me that you can always keep pushing yourself.
But it's okay to be patient with yourself
as you find that extra little motivation you need.
[woman] That one! Oh, my God.
-Thank you! -Thank you.
[cheering]
[Maddie]
She tells me she doesn't have self-confidence.
I have a lot of confidence
and I think I have a good chance of being the lead.
[Abby]
I have a big surprise. It's very exciting.
You are going to get the opportunity
to audition for a major music video.
[screaming in excitement]
I am a record producer,
and the reason I'm here today
is because we're gonna be making a music video
for one of our new artists by the name of Lux.
We're in LA, and one of us had the opportunity
to play "young Lux," so,
you know, it was the special role.
And I think we were all competing for it
and we all really wanted it.
[director] The idea is
we wanna see what you have,
so we can make a decision
on who's gonna be the lead for the music video.
Let's do this!
We're all set. Let's go, Chloe, let's go!
Here we go.
[Christi]
the person determining the lead is the director
and the producer of the music video.
It's not Abby.
So for once, there is an even playing field
and Chloe has a chance.
I really, really, want to be
the younger version of Lux.
It would be a dream come true for me.
I think my biggest competition for the music video
is probably going to be Maddie
because she's good
and she also has the look.
[Maddie]
She tells me she doesn't have self-confidence.
I have a lot of confidence
and I think I have a good chance of being the lead.
[Williams] Girls, you did an amazing job and, um...
And this is unlike just going out for a dance competition.
There are many different levels to this.
There's not only your dance ability,
but your acting ability.
And then it comes down to a certain essence or quality.
[Melissa]
but we all pretty much know that Maddie will get it.
And naturally, kids are going to be jealous.
It's just a natural thing.
For those reasons, uh,
and based on your talent and your combined efforts,
at the end of the day, we have to make a decision
about what's gonna be best for the video.
I think that I have to, uh...
[suspenseful music playing]
We have to go with Chloe
because, Chloe, you've got that thing
that's just working for this video right now.
I finally did it. I made it big in Hollywood!
I'm very happy to say
that I got the role as young Lux.
Personally, I have a really hard time
being proud of myself when I win
because I felt like I was taking away
from my friends when I won.
But after a really tough year,
I really needed that for myself.
I proved that I could do it. I earned that role.
And it was a good moment for little Chloe.
She needed that little boost of confidence.
Little Chloe, you should be proud of yourself.