Where is Cathy Nesbitt-Stein now? 'Dance Moms' alum struck Abby Lee Miller with her purse in 'Epic Showdowns'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent episode of 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns', Christi Lukasiak took a trip down memory lane to explore some of the most intense and dramatic conflicts that have unfolded on the popular dance competition series throughout its history.
Christi Lukasiak delved into the heated arguments, emotional outbursts, and tense confrontations that have kept viewers glued to their screens and sparked endless debates among fans of the show. From fiery exchanges between the moms to intense clashes between the dancers themselves, Lukasiak shed light on the behind-the-scenes drama that has made 'Dance Moms' a must-watch for reality TV enthusiasts.
Cathy Nesbitt-Stein, the visionary behind Candy Apple's Dance Center, had a long-standing feud with Abby Lee Miller. Whenever Cathy's dance team emerged victorious over Abby's in a competition, she never missed an opportunity to rub it in Abby's face and gloat about her team's success.
Their rivalry was deep-rooted and fueled by a desire to outshine each other in the competitive dance world. Cathy's determination to best Abby was unwavering, and she was always ready to seize any chance to prove her team's superiority.
When Cathy's team won over Abby's during a dance competition, she did her best to make Abby feel bad about it. Then, Cathy asked Abby, "So Abby, how you feeling?" to which she responded, "I'm fabulous."
Cathy added, "Great. It was a great number. Fell short though. Let's talk about third place." Abby chimed in, "Let's talk about it." "These boys have you rattled," Cathy said. On the other hand, Abby replied, "They don't have me rattled. "
Cathy continued to poke Abby and at one point, Abby became so frustrated that she ended up throwing water at her. To retaliate, Cathy took her purse and hit Abby with it.
At the moment, Cathy Nesbitt-Stein, is the proud owner of the Candy Apple's Dance Center located in Ohio. During her time on the reality TV show 'Dance Moms' in its first season, Cathy caused quite a stir among the other mothers by asserting her status as "Abby's colleague" due to her ownership of a dance studio as well.
This declaration of her professional relationship with Abby Lee Miller, the show's main dance instructor, added an extra layer of tension and competition among the already drama-filled cast of mothers.
Cathy frequently updates her followers on the quality time spent with her daughter, Vivi-Anne.
Why did Cathy Nesbitt-Stein leave 'Dance Moms'?
Cathy Nesbitt-Stein is the proud mother of Vivi-Anne and the owner of Candy Apple's Dance Center, a renowned dance studio situated in Canton, Ohio. At the start of the show, Cathy decided to enroll her daughter at Abby's studio but eventually withdrew her from the program during the initial season.
Ever since Cathy departed from the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) to establish her own studio, she has consistently engaged in feuds with Abby and other ALDC members, often getting into heated arguments and hurling insults at each other during competitions. As the show progressed into its third season, Cathy's animosity towards Christi within the group was eventually surpassed by a mutual hostility with Jill.
Where is Abby Lee Miller now?
Abby Lee Miller, a dance coach and studio owner, grew up in the dance industry and opened her own studio, the Abby Lee Dance Company. She gained fame through the reality show 'Dance Moms,' where she was known for her harsh comments towards the moms and legal troubles involving bankruptcy fraud.
After serving time in prison and battling cancer, she sold her studio and reflected on her time on the show, expressing regret for some of her actions. Despite not being invited to 'Dance Moms: The Reunion', Miller maintains good relationships with some of her former students.
Miller stated that she never had the intention to “hurt anyone’s feelings" but rather her goal was to “get them to be better and to be the best that they can be.”
'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' is available to stream on the Lifetime app.