What is Christi Lukasiak's net worth? Lifetime show alum to host 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Christi Lukasiak has a whopping net worth of $1 million, according to The Things. 'Dance Moms' star Chloe Lukasiak's mother, Christi, has been known for her dramatic fight against the controversial choreographer Abby Lee Miller.
However, Christi has decided to return to the spinoff of the Lifetime show, 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns'. She will host the spinoff and reflect on some of the most explosive dance battles and jaw-dropping meltdowns from the series. The upcoming show will also include the mom and the dance instructor, Abby.
The Lifetime show alum had defended and supported her daughter, Chloe, from Abby's drama. However, Christi has had a thriving career after she and her daughter Chloe left the Lifetime series. She has also become an Instagram influencer with over 2 million followers.
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A look at Christi Lukasiak's early life
Christi Lukasiak was born on March 3, 1977, in Churchill, Pennsylvania. She reflected on her tough childhood and poor relationship with her mother during 'Dance Moms' Season 1. Christi lived at her grandparents' house because of her turbulent relationship with her mother.
Christi always wanted to be a dancer but never received the opportunity. During high school, she was in the cheerleading squad but she had to quit as her parents were not supportive. The lifetime show star was engaged to Marc on Christmas Eve 1998. She had been friends with 'Dance Moms' alums Kelly Hyland and Holly Frazier, even before the show's premiere.
Christi Lukasiak hits to stardom with 'Dance Moms'
Christi Lukasiak rose to stardom after her daughter Chloe starred in 'Dance Moms' Season 1. She soon became popular because of her bold personality and confrontations with Abby Lee Miller. After leaving the show, Christi created the self-help course, 'Adulting 101,' which aims to educate young women on mastering the necessities of grown-up life.
Additionally, Christi and her daughter Chloe started a dance competition, Elevé. She is also a co-founder of a production company, Misconceptions Media. The Lifetime show alum also co-hosts the popular weekly podcast 'Back to the Barre' with her former 'Dance Moms' co-star, Kelly Hyland, where they recap their behind-the-scenes antics. Christi has an Airbnb property in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Why did Christi Lukasiak leave 'Dance Moms'?
Christi Lukasiak abruptly left 'Dance Moms' and the studio after a dramatic fight with Abby Lee Miller in Season 4. The Lifetime show alum revealed that Abby had made fun of Chloe's medical condition instead of calling her 'washed up'.
Christi and Abby had a complicated relationship and were often involved in constant conflicts. Christi slammed Abby over the treatment of Chloe and the choreographer's favoritism towards Maddie. Abby has been dubbed a 'major bully' of the show and accused of being abusive towards her students.
'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' will premiere on May 1 at 10 pm ET on Lifetime