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-Jess is here?
The producers tell me the moms are finally here,
but I hope they realize
that we really only have two days to practice this week,
and they've just wasted one of them.
What the heck are you guys doing?
-Seriously? -We had so much to do.
-Done. -You know,
we already have an Abby. You don't need four more.
-Seriously. -We're not Abby.
We're not Abby.
Listen, we are so sick of Abby's behavior.
Week in and week out.
Not showing up, showing up in her pajamas,
eating burgers, eating nachos,
leaving whenever she wants.
It is not fair to us.
So we decided to show up late in our pajamas
to give Abby a dose of her own medicine.
But that kind of screws up the whole week for everybody.
You haven't been doing as long as we have,
so it's all good.
Oh, here are the girls.
[laughter]
-You look great! -Is Abby here?
Why aren't you guys dancing?
-Since when? -We had to do school.
Why is Brynn dancing? No one else is dancing.
We're not allowed to dance. Her mom is here.
No, they weren't allowed to.
We didn't tell our kids anything this morning.
Once in four years, we have come in a little late.
Our girls were not late for dance.
Our girls have been here all morning.
We decided to show up late to teach Abby a lesson.
Ashlee knew exactly where they were.
She should have had all of the girls dancing
in the studio, not just Brynn.
Now, you guys have to get your clothes off
and start stretching. We're here.
Oh, hey. Oh, hi, girls.
-Hi. -Hi.
What's happening?
Sorry we're late. We got caught up.
We couldn't get out of bed.
I know they're making fun of me, like I care.
Today, these moms made a decision,
and their decision was detrimental
to their children and to the team.
We've lost a whole day of rehearsal,
and that's on them, not me.
Abby was here dressed and ready to go for pyramid,
and nobody was here but me.
We had a lot, lot, lot of choreography to do.
For the group dance this week?
The group dance and the-- And three solos.
Well, I guess we missed Brynn's solo.
Brynn was the only kid out here, and I told Gianna,
"Go ahead and take her in." She said, "Okay." That was it.
Well, why is she learning a solo?
[Abby] 'Cause she was the only one dancing.
Your kids were sitting in the dressing room
doing nothing.
Abby doesn't need us here
to teach the dance.
She just needs the girls.
And the girls are here
for Ashlee not to talk to production
and tell them it's okay for the girls to dance.
It's sneaky and conniving,
and once again, just puts Brynn in the spotlight.
-What...? -Okay. Right, right.
I just made note that our kids weren't allowed to dance,
but Brynn was.
If you guys just would've shown up,
-it wouldn't be an issue. -We did. We're here.
Our kids were here. Everybody, they're raring to go.
We're traveling this week, and now we're starting late,
and we have all this stuff to do. It's kind of like,
now we have, like, a day and a half left,
so what is the-- what's the plan at this point?
What are you worried about? Your kid knows her solo.
All this chaos for what?
Whatever you need, Ashlee.
I left the girls alone until their moms could show up.
It is not my fault that their pajama prank didn't work.
I totally would've taken care of the girls
if they would've clued me into what was going on,
but they didn't. I just think it's amazing
that Jill turns everything against me and I am so over it.
You're right. This whole fiasco is my fault
because I was here on time.
Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
The moms are so crazy.
They need to stop the bad behavior.
Because the reason the girls don't win
is because of that crap.
I'm told by production they can't be on camera.
There's nothing I can do about it.
You're not a mom. You're not a dance mom.
You don't care about these kids.
You are bull [bleep]. Bull [bleep].
-You're a puppet. -You are pure evil, seriously.
You are the one who said it.
You look horrible as possible. All of you.
-You do that all yourself. -You know what?
You guys can all go to hell.
You guys didn't come today and that's your fault, not mine.
-Oh, go walk away, cry. -[Ashlee muttering]
It's not my fault.
I had nothing to do with any of this.
[Jill]
I was perfectly happy where I was.
I've done nothing but try to get along,
and they've done nothing but beat me down.
I'm sick of it.
I'm here to take care of Kendall.
-That's fine, Jill. -You guys have all this history
-with Abby. -We have a lot of history.
You and her are the first to tell me that.
We are a very cohesive team
-and we have been. -Well, you know what,
maybe I don't fit in the team then.
You can't for one second say,
"I understand, it must be hard to come in with--
with four really strong personalities and Abby."
You know, no one gave me or Kendall any credit
for wanting to be a part of this team.
And all you do is come down on me nonstop
about anything I try to do to get Kendall
more a part of the team. And be a part of it.
So maybe we're not a part of the team.
They pushed me out of that door, but I'm not leaving.
I'm coming back with my guns drawn.
They're not gonna shove me out anymore.
["Springtime Serenade" plays]
[music stops abruptly]
-[crowd applauds] -[dance moms laugh]
Good job.
[cheering and applause]
Once again, Kendall is given a character and she can't do it.
She just doesn't put the energy into it
that it takes to pull it off.
Brynn and Kendall's duo is going up against
Kalani and Nia's African dance number.
Our duo is looking kind of pitiful next to theirs.
It was all-- all of them did very well.
I do think Kendall could have played it up
-a little bit more. -I'm sure you do think that.
Who are you to judge Kendall? Like, that's stupid.
Because it's a duo.
I think your eye was drawn to Kendall
because she was so dynamic.
-I don't know about that. -I think Brynn may have been
-a little bit boring. -I don't agree.
So what happened with Brynn's turn?
She was late both times.
Every time we're talking about Brynn or anybody else,
she just butts in. I really think
she needs to keep her mouth shut
when we're talking about other kids
'cause I'm tired of talking to her.
Well, here's something. Don't talk about other kids.
-[overlapping] -We were talking about the duo.
-We were talking about the duo. -Geez.
[Jessalyn] Here comes our girls.
-Yay. -Yay.
Good job, guys. Yay.
I hate to do this. But...
Kendall,
you are back on probation.
That's ridiculous, Abby.
What more do you want from her?
[Abby] Your head is distended.
Your shoulders are hunched. Your rib cage is open.
Are you kidding me? You're kidding me, right?
[Abby] No. She doesn't make the corrections.
I have been telling her since the audition
about her posture, and it has not improved once.
[Christi]
You're always demanding more special parts
and attention for Kendall.
Well, you're back on probation, so you got it.
I can't even believe it. You know what?
You should be on probation, not my daughter.
Kendall is on the bottom of the pyramid.
Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of Jill.
If I would, she would be the one that's there.
Learn something, Jill.
You are on my last nerve.
I don't even know why I'm here.
You had nothing nice to say to her
since the second we got here.
You know what, Abby? She does a lot right.
She turns like a top.
But that's what's good. I don't need to fix that.
I was not surprised in the least by Jill's reaction.
I was devastated by Kendall's reaction.
I certainly don't wake up in the morning
to intentionally hurt a child's feelings.
There's a lot of studios out there
who would love what she does right.
-And you know what, Abby? -[Abby speaking]
We are going to one of those studios.
I'm not putting up with this crap anymore.
We're done.
That's it.
You know what, honey? She doesn't appreciate you.
I'll take you where someone appreciates you.
It makes me sick
to think that Abby would do this
to a little girl who is working so hard.
We'll go where they will treat you with respect.
They'll give you great numbers.
They might even let you do a solo or two.
This is disgusting to me,
and I'm not putting up with it anymore.
It's over.
I don't wanna go. I love to dance.
[MC] Second place.
This goes to entry number 24, Golden Girls.
Second place. Are you kidding me?
And your highest-scoring duet/trio...
Entry number 25, The World is Ours.
[audience applauds]
[Ashlee]
Like, I was not sure if that was gonna happen.
I watched the trios, and I thought,
it could go either way.
And the fact that they won,
I couldn't be happier.
Because now, she's gonna be on the team,
and there's nothing that these moms can do about it.
[MC overlaps speaking]
Just so you all know, the numbers are backwards.
-Yeah. -Ladies and gentlemen,
that does conclude our award ceremony
here at Xpression Dance Competition
I wanna thank Anaheim for bringing us here.
I've been to a lot of competitions in my time,
and I am shocked
that our girls didn't come out on top.
Plus, the announcer flip-flopped the numbers.
I think something is definitely up.
The mothers are freaking me out because when you're announcing,
you're announcing the wrong number
with the wrong dance.
[man] The World Is Ours did score higher.
The blue acro, regardless of their number.
-Yeah. -You know that.
Yep, I know that for a fact.
It was like two point something points higher.
[Abby]
any say whatsoever
about scoring, or score sheets,
or anything else for that matter.
It's not their problem. It's not their business.
Whoo!
-Yeah! -Beautiful.
-It was beautiful, sweetie. -You look really pretty.
-You look beautiful. -Thank you.
So here's your jacket. Why don't you put it on?
I think Brynn is a good addition to the team.
I mean, she's a really good dancer.
But her mom is a little crazy.
So, does that make it official, Abby?
I think it makes it official. Yes!
-Congratulations. -Yay!
[Abby] Alright.
[Jill]
picking on my child, other children.
She thinks her kid's better than everybody else.
I cannot rejoice in Brynn getting her jacket. I'm sorry.
Jill, Melissa, you were saying something about the scores.
She says the numbers were wrong.
They flip-flopped the numbers.
So he was telling me that number
in the blue were the ones that won.
They were two points above the other trio.
He knew that right off the top of his head.
Abby, that sounds so ridiculous.
Well, here it is. Here it is.
That means nothing to me.
We asked you for the score sheet.
I'm not gonna listen to you
trying to discredit what happened.
Let her have something.
She has everything.
-Whatever. -Let her go.
Go cry somewhere.
Your mom needs something.
I don't know what, but...
Screw you, Jill.
I am sick and tired of your mouth,
and Brynn and I are not gonna stand here and listen to this.
I'm just amazed at how mean they can be to my daughter,
and it's like nothing happened.
[Jill] What are you up to?
Ew, it smells funny in here.
What?
Well, she's wrong.
Wait, wait, Jill, what are you saying?
Ashlee said all of the moms are mean to her daughter,
and I said, "You don't have to listen to her
because she's wrong."
But you don't think that hurt her feelings
when you just said the competition was rigged?
You stupid, you know what?
No one said-- Yes, really.
Really?
She's the only one who said it was rigged.
That's [bleep], and you know it. I never said it was rigged.
You were the only one who said it was rigged.
I'm the one who said it's ridiculous
that you say it's rigged.
I'm not gonna listen to her lies.
I'm always fooled in the back
because everybody turns against me,
and I'm stupid. I don't wanna do it.
You want some stupid [bleep] on your team.
They don't want us here, that's fine. Done.
They're all [bleep].
But you just got the jacket.
Brynn, let's go. This is ridiculous.
-Let's go. Come on. -[crying]
It's really sad that Brynn is finally getting
the recognition she deserves. She gets her jacket,
and they're all gonna crap all over this for her.
-[Ashlee] Okay. Alright. -[crying]
Good. Bye.
Nope, she doesn't. Let's go.
This is what I'm walking back into?
I was fine staying home.
Second thoughts, please.
Can I take that back? Take backs.
So, Brynn, congratulations.
She led her team to victory.
You were the highest-scoring duet/trio of the event.
I thought you were outstanding.
From where I was sitting, I love the number.
Now, you are a member of this team.
[applause]
Abby, how do you really feel about moms
who don't necessarily agree with the way the results went,
-automatically question-- -Why don't you just stop?
You-- All you want is drama here.
Why don't we just go on with the pyramid?
I know what you think. I wasn't talking to you.
I was asking Abby.
Why are we bringing this up?
-We're talking about the trio. -I don't care!
You guys never once put in, taken into account
that this kid has feelings too, ever.
Because everything out of your mouth
is mean and hurtful.
You're just jealous that Brynn has had a better season
than Kendall.
It's all over social media.
-It doesn't-- -Kendall, don't listen to her.
It's not all over social media.
Trust me, she's a fool.
That's a lie. That's a flat-out lie.
You know what? Why don't we just focus on the pyramid?
Move on to this because this is not conducive to the girls.
This is what it's come down to.
Every freaking day, thanks to that one.
You're not allowed to speak or look at my child.
I wasn't talking to either of you. I was talking to Abby.
Then don't speak when she's around.
You know, it just amazes me that she won.
You said it was not even real scores.
[Melissa] I'm not dealing with this.
I care about her feelings--
So much that she has to tear down every kid
-to make hers feel good. -I have not torn down kids,
-Yes, you do. -Jill. You're the one
who tears down kids every day.
You guys say crap about my kid all the time.
Uh, you're not out there, Kendall, so you don't know.
Excuse me, Abby, I am not allowing this woman
to talk to my child like that.
Wow. Kendall yelled at Ashlee.
Our kids are becoming like their mothers.
And is that a really good thing?
Grow the [bleep] up!
I'm done. I'm leaving. Goodbye.
-Jill! Jill! -No!
You can have her!
Have her! Have fun!
I'm leaving. I am so over this.
This is absolutely nuts.
I understand now how Kendall gets so upset
because I'm seeing Jill do it.
I don't think that's great for their blood pressure.
[Jessalyn] Don't leave. Not for her.
Jill, Jill, how long have you been here?
Not for her. Don't leave.
She's a bitch talking about kids the way she does, Abby.
-No, I said she doesn't-- -Shut up, Ashlee.
You got your dream!
Take it, girlfriend!
You look like a pig!
Oh, my God, how cute!
I wish I could scream in her face
and say how mean she is. [sobs]
But I'm not a brat, so I'm not gonna do that.
Don't tell Ashlee!
Because he's afraid of you, Ashlee!
When a mother talks about you, it's really not okay,
and now that I'm becoming older and more mature,
I have a voice, and I'm gonna use it.
This is our studio.
I'm over it.
Something's gotta change.
Because if Abby's gonna stand around
and let this happen,
Kendall and I are not going to put up with this anymore.