Pittsburgh, Part 2: [s5e18] Showdown In

Nia performed her contemporary solo "Never Knew," though she did not place in the top rankings.

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The episode features a triple-threat showdown between the ALDC and their two biggest rivals: [S5E18] Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 2

The episode is defined by a massive scheduling conflict. Abby Lee Miller double-booked her team for both a and the Starbound competition in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Despite the "no-show" drama earlier in the day, the full ALDC team eventually arrived to perform their lyrical/contemporary group routine, "No Sign of Life" . They secured 1st place overall , narrowly beating rival Cathy Nesbitt-Stein’s Candy Apples by just half a point. Rivalry & Tension Nia performed her contemporary solo "Never Knew," though

With the majority of the team missing and the threat of disqualification looming, Nia and JoJo were forced into the spotlight.

Her daughter, Ava Cota, won 1st place in the senior division with a solo inspired by Abby’s past criticisms. Why It's Iconic Abby Lee Miller double-booked her team for both

Because the original solos for Kendall and Kalani had to be scratched, JoJo and Nia stepped in as understudies. JoJo notably performed an improvised solo titled "Electricity," which earned her 3rd place in the Junior Elite division.