The fifth episode of Season 8, titled " Queen of the ALDC ," originally aired on June 25, 2019 . The episode is best known for its dramatic shift in team dynamics when Abby Lee Miller sent home the team's only male dancer, Brady Farrar , to challenge the remaining girls to win without him. Episode Highlights
: Outside of the competition, the episode featured Abby filing a police report . She claimed she was verbally assaulted and spat on by a rival dance studio member, prompting her to involve authorities to keep them away from her team. Competition Results [S8E5] Queen of ALDC
: The group routine, titled " King of Queens ," was a tribute to the band Queen. The pressure of the routine pushed Brady to his limits before his unexpected dismissal. The fifth episode of Season 8, titled "
: Despite being a consistent high scorer and a favorite of Abby's, Brady Farrar was sent home on a "break". Abby explained that the team had become too reliant on him to carry their group routines and needed to learn to win on their own merit. She claimed she was verbally assaulted and spat
: GiaNina Paolantonio and Hannah Colin competed in a high-stakes solo rematch. Abby warned GiaNina that if she failed to beat Hannah, she would be sent home alongside Brady.