Greedy, indeed? Abby Lee Miller, the star of "Dance Moms," alleges that Tate McRae, the dancer-turned-pop sensation, recently gave her the cold shoulder at a chic West Hollywood eatery in California. "I don't know her intimately; our acquaintance is limited to a casual greeting," shared the 59-year-old dance coach exclusively on Page Six's "Virtual Reali-Tea" podcast. "I just caught sight of her dining at Craig's a couple of weeks back."
When quizzed whether McRae, 21, displayed any enthusiasm upon seeing her, Miller responded, "Not a bit. She didn't even bother to glance my way. Her nose was turned up in the air." A representative for McRae did not promptly respond to Page Six's request for comment.
Long before her meteoric rise to pop stardom, McRae began her journey as a competitive dancer. The singer of "Greedy" trod the same competitive circuits as the "Dance Moms" girls once mentored by Miller and later became the inaugural Canadian finalist on "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2016.
During her conversation with Page Six, Miller addressed a viral TikTok video showcasing resurfaced footage of McRae clinching first place in a 2015 competition. At that time, the "Exes" crooner bested several "Dance Moms" girls, including Maddie Ziegler. "We crafted dances in two days, and the kids weren't in class regularly," Miller told Page Six, defending her then-star performer and other talented protégés. "Tate probably honed that dance for about six months prior to the competition and then performed the same routine at every subsequent competition."
According to Miller, her girls executed "a different routine" every week. "Nobody ever did what we did," she added. "We churned out 637 routines."
Despite McRae's apparent snub, Miller went on to praise the singer for her industry success. "I think it's fantastic that she can swing her leg around while singing," the choreographer remarked, referencing McRae's viral dance moves. "It underscores the importance of versatility – next, she'll probably be acting."
For more insights into Miller's world, fans can tune into Season 2 of "Mad House" on Brandon TV and listen to fresh episodes of her podcast, "Leave It On The Dance Floor," on Spotify.
