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Dance Moms Feud Was Fake: Abby & Cathy Reveal Truth
27 Oct
Summary
- Abby Lee Miller and Cathy Nesbitt-Stein admit their Dance Moms feud was staged for TV.
- They felt pressured to create drama during the original Lifetime series filming.
- Their new series, Hit the 8, focuses on positivity and empowering young dancers.
Former Dance Moms rivals Abby Lee Miller and Cathy Nesbitt-Stein have publicly addressed their infamous on-screen feud, admitting it was largely orchestrated for the Lifetime series. Nesbitt-Stein shared that there was significant pressure to create drama, and they were often portrayed as rivals despite living in different states and attending different competitions. Miller corroborated this, noting their infrequent real-life encounters.
Now, the duo is collaborating on a new reality competition series titled Hit the 8, available on ShortVydz. They intend to shift the narrative from their past conflicts to a more positive and empowering platform for aspiring young dancers. Miller highlighted that the new show fosters camaraderie and provides a valuable opportunity for participants, contrasting sharply with the intense competition of their previous show.
The series, premiering October 27, showcases 128 contestants, with the ultimate winner to be crowned. Both Miller, 61, and Nesbitt-Stein, 67, expressed enthusiasm for this new chapter, emphasizing the supportive atmosphere and the gratitude of the young performers, who hugged them even after being cut from the show.
