Fan asks Abby Lee Miller if she was on drugs during 'Dance Moms'

Miller responds with her signature sass at a Texas speaking event.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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During a Q&A session at an 'An Evening with Abby Lee Miller' event at the University of North Texas, a fan named Isa asked the former 'Dance Moms' star if she was using cocaine during her time on the show. The question drew gasps from the crowd, but Miller responded with her trademark unfiltered style, referencing the $1,500 per episode she earned.

Why it matters

Abby Lee Miller's brash personality and tough-love teaching style made her a polarizing figure on 'Dance Moms,' which ran for eight seasons. This incident highlights Miller's continued willingness to engage directly with fans, even when faced with provocative questions about her past behavior.

The details

At the event in Denton, Texas, Isa, a student in the audience, asked Miller point-blank if she had used cocaine during her time on 'Dance Moms.' The room erupted in gasps, but Miller responded by referencing the high salary she earned per episode, implying that her income made drug use unlikely. Isa joked further with Miller, who in turn called the student a 'dingbat,' one of her signature insults from the show.

  • The event took place on February 23, 2026 at the University of North Texas.
  • Abby Lee Miller starred on 'Dance Moms' for eight seasons until 2019.

The players

Abby Lee Miller

The notorious reality star who was the lead instructor on the Lifetime series 'Dance Moms' for eight seasons.

Isa

A student at the University of North Texas who asked Miller a provocative question about drug use during her time on 'Dance Moms.'

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What they’re saying

“You were rumored to be on drugs during the show. I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry to ruin it. Is it true? Were you doing cocaine or no?”

— Isa, Student

“Didn't you remember me saying I got $1,500 an episode?”

— Abby Lee Miller

“She called me a Dingbat 💔”

— Isa, Student (TikTok)

The takeaway

Abby Lee Miller's unfiltered personality and willingness to engage directly with fans, even when faced with provocative questions, continues to be a defining part of her legacy from 'Dance Moms.' This incident showcases her ability to respond with her signature sass and insults, further cementing her status as a polarizing but captivating reality TV personality.