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Aug 2024
46m 37s

Abby Lee Miller Feudster (Dance Moms) | ...

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“Dance Moms" burst onto screens in 2011, with Abby Lee Miller's ruthless coaching catapulting young dancers to fame - but at what cost? Today, her former students allege abuse, while Miller's post-show antics have only intensified. In this episode, we'll explore Abby's biggest feuds and attempt to decode reality TV's most polarizing figure. Brilliant mentor or tyrannical teacher?


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