[s7e22] Ashlee's Big Decision: Part 1 May 2026

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: Frustrated by Abby's attitude and the lack of respect shown to their recent progress, the majority of the mothers (Holly, Jill, and Kira) and their daughters officially walk out of the ALDC studio. : Available for purchase or subscription on Apple

" 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 This pivotal episode features the dramatic return of

: 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.

: 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

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.