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We can’t wait for season 8! It’s confirmed that Abby Lee Miller is returning for the new season of Dance Moms, and she’s been posting a ton of teasers on Instagram. After being released from prison this past spring followed by a tragic diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma, it’s been a tough year for the coach. However, she seems thrilled to be filming for the famed reality show and can’t wait to make her triumphant return. Keep scrolling to see all the fun happening behind the scenes!
“OMG! Can you believe I’m going to film season 8 of Dance Moms. Yes, it’s official! We begin [at] the end of [January]! #dancemoms #aldcalways,” the 52-year-old choreographer announced at the end of December.
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Staying Busy
Burkitt lymphoma is a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that develops in immune cells.
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Nothing Will Keep Her Down
She was diagnosed in April after doctors thought she had a rare spinal infection.
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An Unexpected Hardship
Radar learned in August that Abby wasn’t able to walk “at all.” The source said, “Her mind is so sharp, but she can’t move her legs. She has no mobility at all. She is going crazy.”
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One Step At A Time
Although at one point she was paralyzed from the neck down, the dance guru is slowly learning to walk again.
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Season 8 Is Going To Be Crazy
The girls are growing up so fast and the show is expected to document some momentous events in their life.
The winning coach documented herself traveling to Pittsburgh for filming. We can definitely expect some fierce competitions.
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Always Some Drama
As per usual, the moms, girls, and Abby will probably butt heads a bit. All is fair in love and dance.
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Past Scuffles Die Hard
Recently, former star of the show Chloe Lukasiak let loose about things that happened on and off camera during season 4.
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Behind-The-Scenes Dirt.
“The beginning of season 4, I got kicked out of the dance studio. I was still on the show, and my former dance teacher couldn’t kick me off the show because she didn’t have that power or ability,” the 17-year-old said in a YouTube video.
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It Was A Mutual Separation
“I don’t know if I would say I got kicked out more so that I chose to leave because I knew what would happen if I didn’t sign the contract,” she confessed. “But, I wasn’t willing to agree to all of those terms.”
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She Didn’t Agree With the Paperwork
“I got kicked out of the studio because to be part of her studio you had to sign a contract,” the blonde beauty disclosed. “A few of the main reasons I, well my mom, wouldn’t sign is because it said stuff like you couldn’t gain or lose five to 10 pounds … You couldn’t do anything to your hair, you couldn’t do piercings or tattoos, which of course [at] 12-years-old I’m not doing any of that.”
The former student said that she has a lot of “respect” for the teacher, but isn’t interested in making amends. Considering she has a whole new crew of students, the competition queen probably has her hands full!
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Cheers To A New Season
Can’t wait to see what’s in store.
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