The show must go on, but in the case of Dance Moms, it will have to go on without Abby Lee Miller.
Miller quit the show late last night in an explosive Instagram post that accused the series male producers of mistreating her.
“I WILL NO LONGER TAKE PART IN DANCE MOMS,” Miller wrote in all-caps. “FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS/SEVEN SEASONS I HAVE ASKED, BEGGED, AND EVEN DEMANDED CREATIVE CREDIT FOR ALL THE IDEAS, AWARD WINNING ROUTINES, THEMES AND COSTUMING – TO NO AVAIL!”
Miller made this "critical statement" after she says she proudly went against the producer's idea "once again" about how she should compete. But even that empowering move couldn't convince her to stick around for another season.
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Her problem, she made clear was not with the students. “I don’t have a problem working with any kid, I love children and have dedicated my life to making other people’s children successful!
"I JUST HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BEING MANIPULATED, DISRESPECTED, AND USED - DAY IN AND DAY OUT BY MEN WHO NEVER TOOK A DANCE LESSON IN THEIR LIVES AND TREAT WOMEN LIKE DIRT!" she added.
In an email to Refinery29, Lifetime's publicity team wrote they have no comment in regards to Miller's resignation at this time. The dance teacher, though, is making it clear she's ready to move on. She ended her Instagram post with the hashtag: #newbeginnings.
Before she starts anew, Miller will have to address something from her past. She is currently facing jail time for bankruptcy fraud after reportedly failing to claim over $750,000 (£600,000) of income earned from Dance Moms. Her sentence hearing is scheduled for May 8.