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

: Frustrated by Abby's behavior and the lack of professional guidance, the "Elite" moms (Holly, Jill, and Kira) decide they have had enough. They eventually decide to leave the ALDC to form their own group, later known as The Irreplaceables .

: A major flashpoint occurs during a rehearsal where the older girls attempt to choreograph their own routine. They pressure Brynn into a difficult lift that she feels is unsafe.

Discussion: S7E22 "Ashlee's Big Decision (Part 2)" : r/dancemoms [S7E22] Ashlee's Big Decision: Part 1

: The episode’s namesake centers on Ashlee Allen and her daughter, Brynn Rumfallo . As the older girls and their moms move toward independence, Brynn finds herself caught in the middle.

: After being absent and leaving the team with guest choreographers like Laurieann Gibson, Abby Lee Miller makes a surprise return to the studio. Her nonchalant attitude upon returning—even ordering takeout from Long John Silver's—clashes with the frustrated mothers who have been managing the team in her absence. : Frustrated by Abby's behavior and the lack

: Feeling ganged up on by the other girls and unsupported by their mothers, Brynn retreats to Abby, leading Ashlee to decide whether to stay loyal to the ALDC or join the other mothers in their walkout.

In (Season 7, Episode 22 of Dance Moms ), the tension at the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) reaches a breaking point as the team faces a massive divide. This episode originally aired on September 12, 2017. Key Plot Points They pressure Brynn into a difficult lift that

: Chloe Lukasiak , who recently returned to the show, performs in front of Abby for the first time in two years. While she is happy to be back with her friends, she struggles with the technical differences of her new team, MDP, and the emotional weight of being back in Abby’s environment.