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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 Candy Apples Dance Center (CADC) introduced a new team member, Madeline Underwood. [S7E3] Return of the Rotten Apples

The competition took place at the , and the rivalry was personal. With the future of the "minis" still uncertain,

: 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. The competition took place at the , and

: 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.

The Rivalry Ignites: A Deep Dive into Dance Moms S7E3 “Return of the Rotten Apples”