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As if the theme of the routine didn’t induce enough cringe, Abby Lee Miller’s remarks during the episode were also controversial. The New York Daily News reported that Abby recited, “I’m hot! I’m mean! You can’t have me! You can’t afford me” as “inspiration” while the girls learned the steps. According to Today, Abby told her team, “We all know you have tan bras on and tan tights on. … Everyone in the industry knows the girls are completely covered and everything’s harmless.”
Not only that, but Fox News shared that Abby said, “The moms are ridiculous because all they’re worried about is their kids and their bodies and blah blah. Once you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all. This is show business kid.” Needless to say, that was a sentiment that many people disagreed with. In fact, some psychologists and medical experts told Fox News that the routine and its costumes could promote pedophilia.
Although Dance Moms became a hit show for pushing boundaries, this season 2 episode definitely caused the biggest scandal thus far.
Written by: Nicki
