Of course, our fascination with those moments continues after the cameras are turned off.
They also joined in the show’s 2024 reunion, whichChloe said brought her some closure.
“You also probably know that I’ve made mistakes.

Some of which have been on TV.
Unfortunately, some of those lessons came after tragic moments in her life.
“I was a cheerleader even though I wasn’t supposed to be.

I think it’s important to support your children and what they’re interested in.”
In 2022, Christi shared a video on herYouTubechannel called “Story Time!
“I just wish I had done that for myself,” she said.

In 2024, Chloe toldBuzzfeedthey were only supposed to film half a dozen episodes.
“So, we were like, “Oh, this will be cool.
She ultimately felt that her gram would want her to be there for Chloe.

“I would have actual conversations with her and say 1.
NOT to tweet me (she was 87 at the time) and just call me instead and 2.
She didn’t need to defend my Dance Moms behavior on Facebook.

I was just fine,” Christi recalled onFacebook.
But as an adult, I appreciated what a spunky spitfire she was.”
“She was literally the coolest,” Lukasiak wrote.

Today, it’s clear that Christi is ready to leave “Dance Moms” behind.
“It killed me not to be there.
And she did,” Christi said.
“While talking to Lukasiak, police said her eyes were bloodshot and glassy and her speech was slurred.
She also smelled like alcohol, the officer said,” according to CBS News.
Officers said that Lukasiak refused a blood test,Peoplereported.
She was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 13, 2024,Us Weeklyreported.
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