In One Ear, Out The Other! (with Chloe Smith)
From Leave It On The Dance Floor by Abby Lee Miller
May 27, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 6 · Episode 7
About this episode
Chloe Smith shares her journey on Dance Moms and the impact it had on her life.
This week on the podcast, Abby is joined by former Dance Moms competitor Chloe Smith, who appeared on seasons 5 through 7 representing Cathy’s Candy Apples as one of the ALDC’s fiercest rivals. Chloe shares the untold story of how her journey with the show actually began years earlier, revealing that she had been auditioning for Dance Moms since 2012 and even danced alongside the ALDC behind the scenes at a competition in Pittsburgh long before fans officially saw her on television. She opens up about finally getting the life-changing call that she would be joining the show, and the complicated emotions that came with realizing she’d be competing against Abby — someone she had admired, trained with behind the scenes, and idolized for years. From intense competition days to the pressure of reality TV drama, Chloe reflects on the experience that changed her life forever. Chloe also revisits one of the most talked-about moments from her time on the show, when a personal insecurity unexpectedly became the center of attention during a heated competition episode. For the first time, she reveals the behind-the-scenes details viewers never knew and shares how that…
People in this episode
Host: Abby Lee Miller
Guest: Chloe Smith
Topics covered
- dance
- reality TV
- competition
- personal journey
- behind-the-scenes
- emotional experiences
Keywords
- Dance Moms
- Chloe Smith
- Abby Lee Miller
- reality TV
- competition
- behind-the-scenes
- Arizona Ballet
- personal story
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dance Moms, ALDC, Cathy’s Candy Apples, Arizona Ballet, Arizona Rattlers
Places: Pittsburgh
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