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S6, E8 - Maddie Is Back! | AMA & Hot Takes (Patreon)

Published:
2026-11-05 01:48:51
Imported:
2026-11

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Maddie's finally back! Send us your questions and hot takes for this episode!

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Nathan Soverinsky

I think Abby knew she was loosing Maddie and Kenzie for a while now, and as much as Abby would hate to admit it loosing Brooke, Paige, and Chloe drastically caused the show to go downhill but more so the dances were never the same. Those three had such a special touch in their dancing. 🫶❤️

Nathan Soverinsky

At this point Abby was so in her own world but I do think she was so jealous of Maddie’s success. 1000 percent.

Compmom80

I said it on the other post. I don’t think it was about Maddie at all. I think Abby knew (or highly suspected) that Melissa was singing like a bird to the feds. 🤷🏻‍♀️.

OnTheCouchEatingChips

Christi and Kelly, do you two think that Abby was taking the “I’m going to break my toys so I don’t have to share them” route with Maddie? Like trying to knock her down so she wouldn’t have as much success? Curious to hear your opinions. Thanks!

i just love taylor swift and kelly hyland

QUESTION!!! you guys said one of the reasons abby hated you guys and hated holly and nia was because she wasn’t getting 10% of whatever the girls did outside of the show. Was she getting 10% from Maddie? i can’t believe ive never thought to ask this before. love you guys❤️

Ashley Prendez

I know the producers were probably pushing Melissa to keep asking Abby why she didn’t watch the clip of Maddie on the Ellen show.. do you think Melissa really cared if Abby watched it or not at this point? I think Melissa is just following the storyline and knows that she is dropping Abby soon which to me proves she was never really her friend and couldn’t care less. It just makes me wonder if she was really ever Abby’s friend. P.S. I can’t wait to meet you guys in New Orleans!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

i just love taylor swift and kelly hyland

ALSO!!! was just wondering about this! would this technically be the last season you guys would have been contractually obligated to do if you didn’t already leave the show? or were there contracts already renegotiated and that’s how melissa was able to leave?

My Lil Ken Doll 💕

I think this whole episode is her way of trying to set Brynn up as the next top girl because she knows Maddie’s “out growing” the team. She compliments Brynn constantly in the episode, especially after attacking Maddie, and even says it’s just Ashlee that’s the “problem” at one point. I mean look at how she flipped on Brooke and all the others before her…. I think it still follows her obsessive cycle with students, we’re just seeing it on camera for the first time since we didn’t see Brooke’s transition from Abby’s favorite to the current stand point with Abby that the audience saw in the show Although, i’m a little shocked she’s trying to make Brynn the new go to girl instead of Kalani or Kendall…not too sure about that one, but as Jill likes to mention, Abby does love a shiny new toy 🤷‍♀️

the voodoo doll of abby thrown off bourbon street balcony

Which two of the deadly sins do you think your daughters would be? I think Abby would put Chloe as pride, because she tried to make her look pompous and self-absorbed, and for brooke she would be sloth because brooding brooke. Paige would be lust because Abby always talked about how pretty she was. Wish me luck on my AP Physics test, might not be alive tomorrow.. LOL

April Bailey

Maybe Abby thought she deserved to be entitled to make as much money on every opportunity Maddie got. 10% wasn't enough. Pure Greed. Not to mention that Melissa knew what was going on with Abby.

rosa parks (kendall's version)

CHRISTI!! i NEED to know what your thoughts are on all of the edits that have been FLOODING my fyp SHIPPING YOU AND MELISSA 😭😭

Haley Deboe

When they did the group dance sinful -which is the exact same concept-in season one Chloe was envy, Brooke was sloth and Paige was gluttony. I don’t think that would’ve changed in season six.

JJ

QUESTION Kelly, I know you were off the show and not in contact with the Zieglers when Maddie got booked for Chandalier? What was your reaction and your girls' at the time when Chandalier was growing into a pop culture phenomenon exceeding outside of the Dance Moms world? Christi, was there a difference in the interactions in the studio toward Maddie that Abby would allow after Chandalier blew up? Love Back to the Barre, your drinks keep me hydrated for the day!!

Christi’s Brown Hair

1. What did you guys think when you heard Melissa was leaving DM? And 2. PLEASE HAVE MORE PEOPLE ON THE POD, like some of the kids or the moms

Jaimie

christi and kelly! how does it make you feel to watch the end of the closeness between the ziegler's and abby?

Dance Moms Gems

I cannot wait until they get to the vegan rap and the “basketball game day” speech! 😂💕

MISS AURA

🔥 HOT TAKE: Abby wasn’t just Maddie’s biggest supporter; she was also threatened by the fact that Maddie was becoming her own person. Abby wanted Maddie to succeed, but only as long as Maddie’s success continued to validate her influence. The moment Maddie started growing beyond the ALDC and Abby’s control, I believe that admiration easily started turning into resentment. As u can tell in this episode, all of a sudden she’s critiquing Maddie on camera way more. Basically imo, Abby didn’t just want to create a star. She wanted to own the narrative of the star she created. I mean in S8 which u guys didn’t see when Abby sent the boy on her new team home because Lily’s mom accused Abby of favoritism towards him over all the girls. She quoted “She was sending him home for a while because when she 1st started everything she put all her eggs in one basket & look where it’s gotten her. She said she regretted it, shading Maddie without saying her name, stating “She could’ve had more than 1 star, but she chose one & it got her nowhere.” I just will never understand what teacher’s happiness for their students success depends on their ego & how much credit/attention they receive. Will never understand.

Kylie

They're my favorite xD

Kelly’s screenshots!

Holly was right about the immature choreography for Nisa solo. Costume and content could have easily been a mini solo. Also, you can tell Maddie was so done with Dance Moms at this point. Just her demeanor during practice you could tell she was t even bothered by Abby’s criticism anymore. Last of all, Mackenzie’s it is amazing how Mackenzie’s dancing continues to grow! Also watching Kenzies side interactions, she looks like she went out of her way to be kind to Brynn as well as the minis. It says a lot about her character after basically growing up in the spotlight and not letting it get into her head.

Jenny Joy

Not really related to this episode, but I’ve been meaning to bring this up for a while. Although we all know now that Ashlee’s statements about Brynn being the next Maddie were forced by production, I still think she was really confident that Brynn had what it took to be the next star of the team. And she truly did—if Abby and Gia were different kinds of choreographers. I’m not sure if you’re aware, but she did win best mini at the 2014 Dance Awards. It’s sad that Brynn rarely got to show her potential as a dancer on the show. I’d love to see you guys react to her solo, Enter One for a bonus scene. It’s probably not choreography you’ll love, but I think it’ll help you see her potential. https://youtu.be/MybDDH9lM-0?is=xzPpCLLvzhvQlpTM

Abby’s Yuge Prada

Absolutely! I especially love that Kenzie befriended Brynn and took the minis under her wing, because she knew first hand the intensity of the competition team at a very young age, especially with Peyton!

jadeteass

Maybe a hot take but I actually feel bad for the position Ashlee’s in. She’s obviously at the mercy of production (despite abby pretending she’s calling the shots) therefore per productions instructions Ashlee has two options - poke at Abby or poke at the moms. Aka “make your life hell in one way or the other if you want to stay on - otherwise we’re replacing you.” Regardless, Jill & Jes both show an extremely ugly side to themselves all season when it comes to Ashlee & Brynn

jadeteass

Doing this season 6 rewatch made me really realize how much Ashlee carried the season, obviously it wasn’t in a good way for her, but production really struck gold with someone who was witty, able to play ball, pissed off Jess & Jill to no extent & had a daughter who was amazingly talented.

Abby’s Yuge Prada

Absolutely I also feel like the moms, especially Jill and Jess, were trying to gaslight Ashlee which is another level of insane. I can imagine that is a terrible situation to be in because I truly think she wanted to get along perfectly, but also had to play ball and do her job, stir the pot.

regan

Hot Take: At this point i think the “abby’s jealous of maddie” storyline made no sense. The meanest thing she did was not watch her on ellen, and made a few comments. It doesn’t really make sense to me why the other moms, were so upset about it because at most she was just being treated like the other girls. And i really don’t understand why this was the situation that the moms finally decided to collectively ban together over.

Liz DiscoBall

Abby was 1000% jealous of Maddie and her success. I think it’s clear to see during pyramid of this episode where it’s like the first time ever that Abby is saying she’s going to critique and reprimand Maddie. Was it done to dim Maddie’s light and fame so she wouldn’t be seen as Abby’s perfect dancer anymore? Maybe! I also think that Abby not giving Maddie a solo her first week back was also telling about how she was feeling towards Maddie

Jazaria Smith

YESSS I NEED TO KNOW WHAT SHE THINKS 😂😂😂

Jazaria Smith

she’s seen them because a creator on tiktok said that christi saved her edit

the ant at the picnic

at the beginning she was desperate to have this happen to maddie till it did and she realized she was making way more money than her and way more know then abby and the fact she wasn't making her 5% anymore

Unapologetic V

This has nothing to do with the episode but I would to hear your opinion on what Kendall said about Paige’s birthday party before the reunion. I personally feel like Christi gives Jill and Kendall too much grace on their problematic behavior. Kelly calls Jill out on it. Their behavior is only excused because they were on the show for a long time. They’re just as problematic as the newer moms who don’t get a free pass. I’m glad Kenzie spoke up on that TikTok video.

Broadway Baby’s Eye Crust

Not to do with the episode, but I would love to get a Mom’s Advice episode where we can ask for random advice (think Becky home-ecy questions and help I run out of *insert spirit name* what is a good substitute?)