Abby Lee Miller, widely recognized for her role as a dance instructor on Dance Moms, has attracted considerable attention from fans and media alike. Her rigorous approach often drew criticism, but it also solidified her reputation in the reality TV world. As Dance Moms has been off the air for several years, many are now wondering: where is Abby Lee Miller?
So, let’s uncover what Miller has been up to in recent years.
What happened to Abby Lee Miller after Dance Moms?
After Dance Moms concluded in 2019, Abby Lee Miller was slated to continue her collaboration with Lifetime through a new series titled Abby’s Virtual Dance Off, as per TODAY. However, this project faced a setback when Adriana Smith, the mother of Kamryn Smith from season eight, accused Miller of making racist comments during the show’s filming. As a result, Lifetime decided to cancel the broadcast of Miller’s new series. In response, she issued a public apology on Instagram for her remarks. In January 2023, Miller sold her Dance Moms studio in Pittsburgh reportedly for $300,000.
Despite these setbacks, Miller is keen on making a comeback. She announced plans to develop a new reality series, presenting a more “dramatic” take on Dance Moms, according to Entertainment Tonight. In June 2023, she launched a podcast, Leave It On The Dance Floor. Later that year, she made a guest appearance on the E! reality show, House of Villains.
Even during the later seasons of Dance Moms, Miller faced significant challenges, as per TODAY. She served eight months in prison from 2017 to 2018 for allegedly concealing assets. Additionally, in May 2018, she was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma and underwent emergency spinal surgery.
Where is Abby Lee Miller from Dance Moms now in 2024?
According to TODAY, in December 2023, Abby Lee Miller unveiled a trailer for a new project titled Abby Lee Dance with Me on her official YouTube channel. The teaser begins with nostalgic clips from her time on Dance Moms, accompanied by Miller’s voiceover announcing, “I’m back.” This preview has sparked anticipation for her return to the spotlight. In April 2024, Miller teased her followers with an updated trailer for a possible new reality show on Instagram.
Despite this buzz, she was noticeably absent from a May 1, 2024, Lifetime reunion special that revisited the impact of her dance studio on the lives of former Dance Moms cast members. As per People, Miller was excluded from the reunion after some former dancers indicated they would only participate if she was not involved. Despite this, she continues to maintain close relationships with a few of her former students, including Jojo Siwa.
