: Kendall Vertes was tasked with a high-stakes solo intended to mirror the style of Maddie Ziegler. She faced off directly against Nicaya Wiley , the daughter of the outspoken Kaya "Black Patsy" Wiley.
If you want to relive the "rotten" drama, you can find the episode on major streaming platforms: Peacock Apple TV The Roku Channel [S7E3] Return of the Rotten Apples
The tension in the air was thick as Season 7 of Dance Moms brought us one of its most anticipated face-offs. In Episode 3, originally aired on December 13, 2016, the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) went head-to-head with their long-time rivals, Cathy Nesbitt-Stein and her Candy Apples. The Stakes: Proving the Elite Team : Kendall Vertes was tasked with a high-stakes
: The Candy Apples Dance Center (CADC) introduced a new team member, Madeline Underwood. In Episode 3, originally aired on December 13,
: Following the broadcast, Kaya Wiley took to social media to clarify that the "rivalry" editing didn't tell the whole story, noting that Kendall and Nicaya didn't actually compete in the same division.
With the future of the "minis" still uncertain, the elite junior team—consisting of —was under immense pressure to prove they could win without the younger dancers. Abby Lee Miller made it clear: the elite girls needed to dominate the Candy Apples to secure their place in her studio. The Showdowns
The Rivalry Ignites: A Deep Dive into Dance Moms S7E3 “Return of the Rotten Apples”