From Dance Moms fame to reclaiming her own spotlight, Melissa Gisoni joins Teresa to turn the tables on how reality TV shaped her life—and her daughters’. In this heartfelt and raw episode, Melissa opens up about her complicated relationship with the show, how it impacted Maddie and Kenzie, what she’s still healing from, and how she’s moving forward on her own terms.

Plus: the truth behind her “villain” edit, what really went down off camera, and how she’s finally finding her own identity beyond “Dance Mom.” This one’s for the OG fans who watched it all unfold—and are ready to hear the real story.

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