# Abby STORMS OUT After ALDC LOSES At Nationals | Back To The Barre with Christi & Kelly

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Podcast: [Back to the Barre](https://stenobird.com/podcast/back-to-the-barre-5485742)
Published: 2026-08-17T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 31 — “Chaos at Nationals,” where the ALDC FINALLY makes it to nationals after weeks of build-up. But instead of a grand triumph, the season ends with Abby storming out in disappointment. With the grand opening of the ALDC LA studio happening right before nationals, Abby is distracted, the moms are frustrated, and the girls are left trying to pull together one last group dance before facing BDA. Nia finally gets her nationals solo, Maddie goes up against Ava, and the ALDC performs “The Waiting Room,” a dark contemporary routine Christi and Kelly feel may not have been the nationals moment everyone expected. But when Ava beats Maddie, BDA beats the ALDC, and the awards start getting messy, Abby decides she has seen enough. Christi and Kelly break down the competition confusion, the bad sportsmanship, the walkout, and why Holly and Jess staying behind may have been the real grown-up moment of the episode. ____________ Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments! 🎥✨ Join us as we relive the wild drama of pyramid days, outrageous competitions, and unforgettable moments that made Dance Moms a pop culture phenomenon. But this isn’t just about rhinestones—we’re giving you the real stories: the chaos, the camaraderie, and yes, the cocktails that got us through it all. 🍸💃 If you love binge-worthy reality TV, snarky humor, and behind-the-scenes gossip, you’ve come to the right place. Expect hilarious recaps, juicy secrets, and unfiltered opinions (because honestly, what else would you expect from us?). Get ready to laugh, cry, and question how we survived it a…

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