'Dance Moms' Cast: 'DWTS' Pro Cheryl Burke Replacing Abby Lee Miller For Remaining Episodes? [VIDEO]
Cheryl Burke is reportedly replacing Abby Lee Miller on Dance Moms!
Fans may not be able to think of Dance Moms without Miller, but the show must go on. Burke, who rose to fame as a pro on Dancing With the Stars, is going to star in the remaining episodes of season 7, according to a new Entertainment Tonight report.
"It's a go with or without Abby," a source told the publication earlier in the week. "It's been up in the air because the network said it's either all of the cast or they weren't doing any [more episodes]."
Miller has had many disputes with producers on Dance Moms, and it all exploded recently with the controversial instructor posting a blistering Instagram message.
"I WILL NO LONGER TAKE PART IN DANCE MOMS. 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!" she wrote in the caption of a photo. "TODAY, I WAS SO PROUD THAT I WENT AGAINST THE PRODUCER'S IDEA (ONCE AGAIN) TO ENTER A COMMAND PERFORMANCE OF ONE OF MY FAVORITE NUMBERS... 'WHERE HAVE ALL THE CHILDREN GONE?' ALONG WITH THREE BEAUTIFUL SOLOS!"
Miller clarified that she had no problem working with the kids; her issue was with the producers of the show.
"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!"
Due to Miller leaving the show, producers reportedly had to bring on Laurieann Gibson to choreograph the kids.
There's no word on whether Lifetime will renew Dance Moms beyond season 7.
