This weekend, we are traveling to Detroit, Michigan.
You know who lives in Detroit in Michigan?
Ava and her mom, Jeanette.
Kalani, you're doing a solo.
You earned it.
Maddie, you will also be performing a solo.
This is the big showdown everybody's been waiting for,
but if the stalker's kid gets anywhere up there
even near you guys, look out.
KIRA: I've been dying for Kalani to compete against Maddie.
I want to show Abby that Kalani is her new star.
ABBY: I want to use the word exotic,
like another form of life.
We don't know if you're a star from the galaxy
that's come to life.
We don't know yet.
So that's why you need to kind of be a mystery.
Smile on that.
And ending and up.
And just look back and look at each judge as you go off.
All right, OK.
You go grab a drink, and let's see you.
All right.
So Maddie, this is an important piece to me.
You might hear it on social media or read it.
People are saying hateful things.
You know that I love you and that I
love all the kids I teach and that it's all going to be OK.
The pressure is going to be on Maddie because Abby is going
through a lot of things, you know,
with lawsuits, so she's having Maddie act it out.
It has to be perfect.
ABBY: Maddie, you have a huge reputation to uphold
for the Abby Lee Dance Company.
You are my number one girl.
Got it?
You don't want anything to change.
Lo and behold, the stalker and her posse.
Don't say a word. - Welcome.
Welcome to Michigan.
Hi.
Welcome to Michigan.
Nice for you to join us.
ABBY: The whole world's been waiting for Abby Lee
to put somebody good up against Maddie.
This is a showdown between the two of you,
and this is about beating that other kid.
Kalani is going up against stalker's
daughter, Ava, and Maddie.
I know she will win.
Kalani is Abby's new star.
ABBY: Focus on your solos.
If this competition would ever get started.
Let's go. Delay of game.
Come on.
We have all day to be here.
Was she yelling at you?
I think so.
She was just trying to psych you out
because she knows you're a really,
really, really good dancer.
ANNOUNCER: Entry number 22.
Please give it up for Ava performing "On My Way."
[applause]
[MUSIC - JENNIFER JOHNSON, "MY OWN WAY"]
JENNIFER JOHNSON: (SINGING) I'm going to do it my own way.
MELISSA: I'm worried at this point.
Maddie is going against someone that's two years older than her
and that's a fabulous dancer. [music playing]
(SINGING) Do it my own way.
[applause]
ANNOUNCER: Please welcome to the stage
Kalani performing "Dance in the Shadow."
[applause]
[MUSIC - ASHLEY JANA, "CITY OF LIGHT"]
ASHLEY JANA: (SINGING) Now is our time.
Your love's all mine tonight.
[dramatic music]
[applause]
She stepped out on that stage and looked
like a million bucks.
Feel good? - Yeah.
Good.
You haven't done a solo in a long time.
You better not be rusty out there.
ANNOUNCER: Give it up for Maddie performing "The Judgement."
[applause]
[MUSIC - CASSANDRA KUBINSKI, "THERE IS ONLY LOVE"]
CASSANDRA KUBINSKI: (SINGING) there is only love.
[applause]
MELISSA: Good job, Mad.
Once again, my student stepped on stage like she owned it.
Moving on to our overall solos of the day.
In fourth place, entry number 21, "Dance in the Shadow,"
Kalani.
[applause]
I'm completely shocked that Kalani placed fourth overall.
And the third highest solo today.
Entry number 22, "My Own Way," Ava.
[applause]
Third place, the stalker's kid.
Is Maddie going to win this or not?
And the second highest solo today.
Entry number 23, "The Judgement," Maddie.
[applause]
Maddie beat Kalani.
Maddie's still my number one girl.
But she's second.
Look at this competition.
It's a joke.
Yeah.
How did Ava beat Kalani?
This is rigged, and I will say that.
I do not think there's a set up.
She wants to blame everyone else.
Abby, be accountable for yourself.