Wow to see how much she’s grown and matured is incredible. A true example of a great young women. She’s always been so talented, it makes me happy to see she now has control over her life.
i remember that one episode were maddie and kenzie were about 7 and 9 years old and their dad made an appearance on the show… i could tell how off the energy was, especially the interactions between him and melissa. i felt horribly bad for both girls, they were just kids :(
@@ashdallis6701 He did wanna pull them out of Abby’s studio because of how Abby treats everybody. He wanted to do pull them out not because he didn’t think they are good dancers, he knew they are because he saw it for himself. It’s just that he didn’t want them in an environment where they were constantly going to get hurt
melissa had an affair w her boss while they were both still married. Then like, when would maddie & mackenzie spend time w their dad? They had school, then dance at the end of the day, and dance competitions on the weekends. Ig seemed like melissa pushed him out. Idk everything but its just bizarre asf.
As someone who also had my parents divorce at 4 years old, the “pent up emotions” is the most relatable thing in the world. For so many years I coped by telling myself “wow it’s so awesome that I live in two different houses, get two Christmas’/birthdays, etc.” but in reality there is no amount of lies I could tell myself to make it better that would actually cover up the pain that was caused by my parents divorcing.
My mom wrote a letter to her dad about how she felt about not being there for her when she was in college. I think it was the best decision she’s made because they are super super close and from my understanding they’ve been really close since she sent the letter
i turned 18 this year and kenzie kinda explained exactly what im going through. from the talking to not talking. i still make jokes like “hahah i don’t have a dad” as a coping mechanism
I personally know what it’s like to have divorced parents so I can definitely relate and connect to this video than I would think honestly. Because my mom and dad got divorced when I was like 8 years old. And it hurt a ton so I’m proud of you for talking about this subject I don’t think it’s often talked about too much a lot but I’m proud of you for speaking up about it.
My parents separated when I was two years old. My dad ended up becoming a drug addict and my mother had to go back to college as a single parent with no money. My mom ended up abusing me for years and I ended up being sexually abused as well
@@liliannapassut2246 i am really really sorry that happened to you. that is a lot and i hope you are able to process that trauma somehow in a healthy way.
It's different for everyone. Mine separated when I was around 6 and divorced when I was 8. Although their separation was somewhat hard (more confusing), by the end of it, I was glad they divorced. They were much better parents separated from one another then they were together. They were great co-parents.
That interviewer either been through it, knows someone so close to him whose been through it, or is extremely compassionate and understanding Didn’t watch the full clip. He does mention a snippet of his story towards the end.
i relate to mackenzie on such a personal level. my sisters and i literally will tell each other our dad called us, ask each other why he called and then not even speak about it until it happens again. my parents separated in 2018 when i was 17 years old and my dad refused the divorce papers until 2021 when he finally signed them. it was a crazy violent and angry divorce, more on my dads part than my mom’s. my mom really tried to shield us away from it but my dad was always talking in our ear about it (especially me bc im the oldest) like it wasnt a bad thing to drag your kids into family problems. it makes me sad that mackenzie and maddie know exactly how i feel.
I am sorry but I love how Mackinze has so munch love for her step father and shows that most times stepparents are no the evil people we see I the movies
Can’t imagine having divorced parents. Usually I always say, “I’m sorry about that” when ppl in my school say theirs r divorced. But they usually say, “Thanks but I really don’t care.” Having parents in two different worlds who want nothing to do with each other seems like the hardest thing to go through, esp as a child.
Girl you’re so strong and mature, I can’t imagine my life without mine. The theme of my podcast is all about resilience and healing from tribulations, and you are the epitome of that ❤
This is the first famous person close to my age with a similar dad relationship. Bio wasn’t around and step dad came in at an early age. My bio also calls/texts every couple of times but it never really feels meaningful. A big difference we have is that my parents were never married, just a partner type thing and I’m the only kid between them. I’m glad she worked it out/ continuing to work it out. Go Kenzie!
I hope everyone who is going through the same thing with either side, mom or dad, just know you are love no matter what! I pray everyday that things will change! Just stay positive and focus on the good❤️❤️ I also commented a day ago talking about my dad doing the same, but God told me to reach out again to tell y’all everything will be okay💗
In an episode of DM, Kurt (their dad) was at the competition and really wanted to see Kenzie and Maddie. Abby completely slated him and nearly kicked him out and he could be heard saying in the background “I just wanted to see my daughters” but Abby forbade it. He gave Maddie a quick hug and said “are you going to win again?” to cheer her on and then had to leave. I’m aware it’s only a snippet of one episode but you have to remember the show was called “Dance MOMS” for a reason - none of the dads were ever really shown, maybe for 10 minutes if they were lucky. We know nothing about their family dynamics of course but I do wonder if there were/are 2 sides of the story because I’m aware how difficult parental separation and divorce can be and how while some parents really wanted to be there for their kids, they just couldn’t be. I work in mental health with a background in young people and I wonder if their feelings would change if they had the chance to sit down and genuinely explore what happened together.
They had talked about that episode before the reason Abby said no is because they had been severely neglected in his care and he was only coming around for the cameras. Abby did a lot wrong but standing up to their father in that moment was not one of them and that’s part of the reason Maddie was panicking when she saw her father. This is not a case of someone that just wasn’t allowed to be there this was a case of someone that had abused their custody time and then came back when he realized his children were getting paid.
@Devin xoxo exactly. Melissa has talked about Maddie calling her at work early in the morning because she couldn't lift the milk to pour Kenzie's cereal, and she was afraid they would either miss the bus or go to school hungry. Their dad was asleep the whole time. Maddie, not even double digits yet, would get them up, dressed, fed, and to the bus on time. Also in that episode their dad tried to go in the dressing room, and even *good* dads aren't allowed in the girls dressing rooms. At most comps (when you aren't DM), multiple studios share one dressing room. No dads and no male dancers allowed. It's just for safety and privacy.
For Chloe (I’m pretty sure it was her who said this) she said her dad wasn’t on their because of his job. The show is kinda controversial for some and he didn’t want to put his image on there. Chloe and Nia i know had supportive dads (the other girls might’ve but i don’t know for sure) Nia’s dad and Holly are still married and stuff (some of the other moms may be married to their child’s fathers but I don’t know for sure)
I feel for Mackenzie because I can relate to her I grew up without my biological dad, he walked out Ono me my mum and my siblings when I was 2 but my stepdad is amazing and he’s been way more of a father figure to me and my siblings and we’re forever grateful to him ❤
Tbh she's still my favorite no matter what and frr my dad left me when I was 16 and came back then since Feburary last month he left again and I feel like I don't have a dad that shit hurts me 😔but she lucky to have a step dad :)
As someone who is the same age as Kenzie who has a biological father who isn’t talking to me anymore I really love Kenzie for talking about her dad because the only father in my life is my step dad so I relate so much with her
@@hamiltonslegacy so can many people of many ages, just because your 3 weeks older doesn’t change anything. So idk why you added “ I relate sm with her.. *even though I’m 3 weeks older* ”
That’s such sh*tty behavior of so many fathers, that when the relationship/marriage is over they leave their kids too. How do you just emotionally leave your kids and never bother with them, as if they never existed? Those type of people are seriously scary due to being so emotionally closed off to not even manage to attach to their own children. A relationship/marriage ending is fine, it happens- but children they are for life! *I’m sorry she had to experience that* ❤ Edit: Spelling.
Not excusing him cause by the sounds of it he wasn't looking after them well before the divorce. Their situation is a bit different though, with them filming when was he supposed to get visitation. The mums that had intact families have said that they spend most of the filming season barely seeing the rest of their family and after that they are mainly in LA.
@AmandaMandaMands That is exactly what you’re doing! They were also minors, so no matter if they filmed a lot the network and the guardians still had to follow the law regarding how much a minor is allowed to work per day. He walked out on them, and she is within her right to call him out on that and also share how much pain that gave her. Please don’t pretend that a parent can’t parent sue to the kids filming some tv-show. They still had school, and home life since they didn’t eat sleep and live their entire life in fron of the cameras and in that dance class. He had *plenty* of time to stay present in their lives, but he chose not to- which makes him an awful person.
I grew up with my amazing grandfather being my daddy, or what I considered the strongest male figure I had. I always said I was ok and didn't care much but I distinctly remember when I was around 5 or 6 I would scream, cry, and beg my dad to just pull in the driveway while staring out my window. That was a short period of time. I met my dad at 17 and he died 6 months later. Never really answered any questions and took no accountability. I'm 29 now, mom left when I was 27 and haven't seen her since, grandfather died in 2019 and I can honestly say if I could spend a day with any of them it would 100000000% be my Pop-Pop. The greatest man in the world.
My parents divorced when I was young and at the time I was one of the only child my age that had divorced parents and I was very envious of everyone around me. I’m very grateful that I’m close to both my parents and that they come together when it comes to me and anything involving me. It hurts to have friends now that aren’t so close with a parent or they aren’t in their life. She’s grown and I’m so happy she has piece with this part of her life and I’m happy she has a father figure that supports her
My dad died in 2020 at just 51..he was never in my life but he was still my dad...I totally understand where Kenzie is coming from..I was a baby when my dad left...
I relate to her... he would talk to me and we would see each other like 3 times and then he just disappears for 6 months before he randomly texts me again lol
My parents weren't divorced. My father died when I was 7 but he was great. The song is very good though and even if you can't relate it is great. I actually started crying a few verses in and no clue why except because it sounded genuine.
It’s definitely worse when they pop in & out. I’d prefer if mine just never came around. It gives you trust issues. They come around, get you to finally trust them again, and dip, and treat you like shit again. Then it’s like, “Okay, that was my fault. I was stupid for falling for that again.” I try to kick him out of my life, block him, ignore him, ect… but it’s awful, he always catches me in a moment of weakness, and I forgive him. For a moment he’s alright, not the best father, but good enough. That act is always short lasted, though. It’s an abusive cycle, just leave me the fuck alone at this point.
I grew up without a dad though I for some reason never really cared or thought about it. I’ve never met him he left before I was born. I don’t think my mother cared either she was never really interested in men or having a husband she just wanted children. Me and all of my siblings have separate fathers. This is a very vague description I apologize I just don’t have the energy to type too much atm lol
@@ashdallis6701 I have 3. But there’s a lot more I haven’t met on my dads side. I’ve never met him nor my other siblings. They don’t even know I exist lol
I want to dedicate this to every single person who said Melissa kept Maddie and Mackenzie from their dad!! Like this man was neglecting his children and had the whole world believe that Melissa was the problem smh
If she never thought about it before, I don't get why all of sudden she felt she needed to. It's like she wanted, or someone encouraged her to create trauma that wasn't there before. If something isn't affecting you, then dont try to induce a response or reaction because you think you should feel something about it. My dad is definitely in my life, but he has never been super fatherly towards us. He worked, paid bills, made sure the household had food, we had clothes, and other things we needed or wanted but he was never super emotionally invested when it came to us and I never cared that he wasn't. I love and accept my father for exactly who he is. I know he loves us. I dont need him to say it ever. He's done the best he could to take care of us and just is a particular kind of person
Everyone on Dance Moms was ridiculing Melissa for being with another man while she was married. CLEARLY there were a lot of issues going on. And in the end, her choice of a man has benefited her daughter’s tremendously.
It can be shitty the way that Melissa and Greg got together with both of them being married at the time and the end result still be better for the kids than the situation they had previously been in. By the sounds of it Kurt resented the amount of time they spent at dance whereas Greg was supportive so that is a big difference right there. Are you seriously saying that you don't have an issue with cheating just because the current relationship is toxic.
My parents got a divorce when I was a baby, but my father was in my life til I was 15 years old, i kicked him out of my life, because he was such a toxic and disgusting person to be around. I'm thankful each and every day for my step dad, because he is more of a father to me than my biological father was. I can't wait until I get married and my step dad walks me down the aisle.
Can’t believe how young Mackenzie and Maddie were when their parents split up, it’s so sad they were sooo young and wouldn’t have had a clue what was going on🥺🥺
dont feel left out kenzie my dad left when i was born my mom had 12 kids the welfare took us all away my mom dies 2021 on april i never seen her sence 1996 i never saw my dad never like you did i was in and out homes sence i was 12 i never saw my other brothers or my other sisters eithier i was homeless for 6 years moved all around the states now i live in lexington kentucky i been though hell and back love ya songs kezie
If I remember correctly, Melissa was slowly pushing their dad out of their lives and pulling the stepdad into their lives. She had an agenda. He showed up once to see the girls and was made to feel unwelcome even though Melissa was gone with her boyfriend. I’m not surprised they have a strained relationship with their dad.
I’m 21 now but last year my parents got divorced and when I found out they were I wasn’t shocked at all they we’re together sense 1998 and my dad loved my mom more! And as time went on it got hard my dad moved in with his sister and my mom got in a relationship in July ! when she wasn’t even divorced they were separated! And I always told her that’s not right that’s cheating and she would always say it wasn’t! But Ik good and well it wasn’t right ! So 4 months go by and my mom got divorced in November and the next week after she got divorced she got remarried! So I definitely know how it is ! I still talk to my dad and my mom but I don’t look at my mom the same really she isn’t herself and I don’t claim her husband my step dad he is a narcissist and tries to be my dad when I’m almost 22 a grown adult mom left the house to me and my brother and my bf moved in he really helps out a lot and helps keep my mind off everything
Dude are we the same person I have the best stepdad to my dad is in and out of my life it sucks im sorry you’re going through this I can’t wait to hear the song
I grew up with divorced parents and it fucking sucked.I lived with my mom and while I had a good relationship with my mom I didn't with my dad. Luckily I had an amazing grandpa who unfortunately passed away last year (and devastated me) I would constantly hear both of them talking crap about eachother and I would hardly get to see my dad or my half sisters. Now, luckily I am slowly getting closer to my dad and I have a way closer relationship with my sisters. My dad and I might never have the relationship my grandpa and I have, but I'm glad he's a happier person now even if he still occasionally talks bad about my mom.
Mom got divorced when I was 4 and he was never around. Well that's what happens when moms get 100% custody, dads get left in the dust. And it is really up to the child if they want to have a relationship with their real dad that (most likely) loves them and never wanted to leave them.
I remember in one episode, Kurt came into the dressing room before their first nationals. When he hugged kenzie, Maddie kind of intervened and pushed him away from kenzie and told her to get ready. Both kenzie and Maddie said Maddie was the one raising kenzie when Melissa went to work. And what was Kurt doing? Sleeping. Melissa said once Maddie called her, saying that she can't lift the milk to pour kenzies cereal. And she was afraid that they would miss the bus stop or go to school hungry. Kurt was an neglectful parent. Maddie would always get worked up near him, and slightly protective of kenzie when near. Kenzie wrote an literal song deviated to him, about how neglectful he was.
@@fantasyaldc8802 I do think he is a shitty dad but generally, something like that can destroy the relationship years in the future. Just because something isn't happening anymore doesn't mean it didn't leave scars. And while I still think it's his responsibility to reach out and it seems like he didn't really do shit regardless of the Abby and Dance Moms situation, I think we kind of have to be aware that we've never heard his side. And Melissa always said she'd make sure their dad never contacts them/has a relationship, so seems like she also tried blocking his attempts at having a relationship.
@@user-es7ui5mc1m I get that, but here’s the thing: Kenzie said herself in a recent interview that she reached out to her dad, and that he frequently ghosted her after having a long conversation with her, so there’s no normalcy or trust. I don’t think Melissa’s entirely innocent in this either, but neither of her kids live with her anymore and Kenzies tried on her own, without Melissa involved, to reach out to her dad, only to get heartbroken in the end. To this day, he’s not making an effort.
I grew up fatherless basically too I’m not going to mention anything too far or personal but I’m saying this because I mean it’s not like he was never in my life he was in parts of me and my siblings lives but I do feel it sucks how he basically chose what he’s addicted to over being in my siblings and mom and I’s lives but it’s honestly not really a big deal I mean growing up I feel like we never really did have much of a relationship anyway so I’m not as attached to him as my siblings have been which I wish they can forget about him when he messes things up and can’t see us while we’re back in our hometown to be with the rest of our big immediate family for the rest of the time that we have being there before eventually going back to where we live but yeah my life had been pretty complicated ever since before I even came into this world there’s even more personally tea that’s happened before I was even born also but I’m not going to mention any of it just know it was kind of messed up in a lot of ways
So sorry for relationship with your dad...I 'm sure he loves you...both...but how was he suppose to fit in your life ...custody and care was with your mom and her husband..your life and careers were hectic...often family dynamics change but love and herritage will always be apart of you...he may not be sure or feel he lost his place in your life due to fame.. I believe his love never ends and at top of the pyramid...but his role is not aplace holder on the pyramid...it is never to late...you guys are part two families of love../but they are separate...take care and keep shining ..praying that the connection to your dad will get better
In Dance Moms, Mackenzie’s dad said that he couldn’t see his daughters because of dance and Abby stopped him to see his daughter… I think he wanted to be with them but he couldn’t… I’m not pretending to know everything about it of course.
@@MelissaGisoni13 Oh ok I didn’t know, in Dance Moms they show it in another way but it’s TV, so producers and editing can show us biased reality. I hope you didn’t take my message badly, I was just describing what we saw in TV. 🙏🏻
the interviewer is so compassionate and understanding, i love it
Wow to see how much she’s grown and matured is incredible. A true example of a great young women. She’s always been so talented, it makes me happy to see she now has control over her life.
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i remember that one episode were maddie and kenzie were about 7 and 9 years old and their dad made an appearance on the show… i could tell how off the energy was, especially the interactions between him and melissa. i felt horribly bad for both girls, they were just kids :(
they were 6 and 8.
@@avatealey okay
I remember that well their little faces when he started 😢
I remeber that too. He wanted to pull them out of dance and give them "normal" life or something stupid like that
@@ashdallis6701 He did wanna pull them out of Abby’s studio because of how Abby treats everybody. He wanted to do pull them out not because he didn’t think they are good dancers, he knew they are because he saw it for himself. It’s just that he didn’t want them in an environment where they were constantly going to get hurt
Melissa and that step dad did one hell of a job with both her and Maddie. They are very well spoken, kind generous young women.
Mélissa is so greedy for fame.
Thank you so much! ❤
Melisa just wanted Maddie to be happy not fame (Kenzie too)
@@MelissaGisoni13omg the one and only Melissa you and the girls have done so well since dance moms
melissa had an affair w her boss while they were both still married. Then like, when would maddie & mackenzie spend time w their dad? They had school, then dance at the end of the day, and dance competitions on the weekends. Ig seemed like melissa pushed him out. Idk everything but its just bizarre asf.
she speaks so well omg shes grown up 🥲
Right? She’s so pretty and has such a nice vibe 😭
time flies so fast just the other day she was on dance moms being 6 years old in season1
Weird that time does that huj
@@mimiray7836 both of the sisters are pretty but I feel like kenzies beauty is unique
Traumas made you matured a lot faster than we should.
“dad called me”
“oh, okay, why?”
so relatable
The less for her broke my heart. Cause you know it’s because she was in the camera spotlight and he “didn’t want that” and she LOVED it at the time
It feels weird to hear that voice coming out of her. I still remember "all I wanna do is just stay home and eat chips."
Hahah
I know
I remember her "It doesn't matter about the dance! It matters about me! I'm emotional"
@@daria5846 omg yessss
@@daria5846 😂
As someone who also had my parents divorce at 4 years old, the “pent up emotions” is the most relatable thing in the world. For so many years I coped by telling myself “wow it’s so awesome that I live in two different houses, get two Christmas’/birthdays, etc.” but in reality there is no amount of lies I could tell myself to make it better that would actually cover up the pain that was caused by my parents divorcing.
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i felt this
Yeah mine divorced at 4 but I never saw him past 6
So proud of you Kenzie! ❤
intelligent & powerful ladies u raised💎 amazing job mel💖!!!
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Omg! Hi mel
Hi Melissa!
Is this the real Melissa?
My mom wrote a letter to her dad about how she felt about not being there for her when she was in college. I think it was the best decision she’s made because they are super super close and from my understanding they’ve been really close since she sent the letter
i turned 18 this year and kenzie kinda explained exactly what im going through. from the talking to not talking. i still make jokes like “hahah i don’t have a dad” as a coping mechanism
I'm 34 and I still do that it's crazy and I only talk on the phone like for up to 10 mins
Same, my parents got divorced in August, and it’s…
same
I personally know what it’s like to have divorced parents so I can definitely relate and connect to this video than I would think honestly. Because my mom and dad got divorced when I was like 8 years old. And it hurt a ton so I’m proud of you for talking about this subject I don’t think it’s often talked about too much a lot but I’m proud of you for speaking up about it.
Same as well, i never had friends that understood how I felt.
My parents separated when I was two years old. My dad ended up becoming a drug addict and my mother had to go back to college as a single parent with no money. My mom ended up abusing me for years and I ended up being sexually abused as well
@@liliannapassut2246are u ok now?
@@liliannapassut2246 i am really really sorry that happened to you. that is a lot and i hope you are able to process that trauma somehow in a healthy way.
It's different for everyone. Mine separated when I was around 6 and divorced when I was 8. Although their separation was somewhat hard (more confusing), by the end of it, I was glad they divorced. They were much better parents separated from one another then they were together. They were great co-parents.
I love this conversation! It felt hard and so vulnerable but yet so real!
That interviewer either been through it, knows someone so close to him whose been through it, or is extremely compassionate and understanding
Didn’t watch the full clip. He does mention a snippet of his story towards the end.
He literally said his parents got divorced as well. So he knows that feeling.
@@beatricedevarenne2621 and I literally mentioned that when I edited my comment
i relate to mackenzie on such a personal level. my sisters and i literally will tell each other our dad called us, ask each other why he called and then not even speak about it until it happens again. my parents separated in 2018 when i was 17 years old and my dad refused the divorce papers until 2021 when he finally signed them. it was a crazy violent and angry divorce, more on my dads part than my mom’s. my mom really tried to shield us away from it but my dad was always talking in our ear about it (especially me bc im the oldest) like it wasnt a bad thing to drag your kids into family problems. it makes me sad that mackenzie and maddie know exactly how i feel.
I had this exact situation this August gosh, but I’m so happy it happened because I’m so much happier staying away from him
Why is the dad the one isolated and rejected?
I am sorry but I love how Mackinze has so munch love for her step father and shows that most times stepparents are no the evil people we see I the movies
Can’t imagine having divorced parents. Usually I always say, “I’m sorry about that” when ppl in my school say theirs r divorced. But they usually say, “Thanks but I really don’t care.” Having parents in two different worlds who want nothing to do with each other seems like the hardest thing to go through, esp as a child.
She’s glowing here!! She’s really come into herself.
you guys being supportive and caring is so nice to see
Girl you’re so strong and mature, I can’t imagine my life without mine. The theme of my podcast is all about resilience and healing from tribulations, and you are the epitome of that ❤
her voice sounds so mature now omg
This is the first famous person close to my age with a similar dad relationship. Bio wasn’t around and step dad came in at an early age. My bio also calls/texts every couple of times but it never really feels meaningful. A big difference we have is that my parents were never married, just a partner type thing and I’m the only kid between them. I’m glad she worked it out/ continuing to work it out. Go Kenzie!
I really hope she releases the song. I would love to hear it as I can definitely relate
Hopefully in her album ☝️☝️
What’s the name of the song
@@patty03guzman21 they said it’s unreleased
It’s here it called anatomy
@@Yeptodayisit thank you!!
She was the most adorable child
She was the cutest kid. I loved all her little comments when she was small. So funny
I hope everyone who is going through the same thing with either side, mom or dad, just know you are love no matter what! I pray everyday that things will change! Just stay positive and focus on the good❤️❤️ I also commented a day ago talking about my dad doing the same, but God told me to reach out again to tell y’all everything will be okay💗
In an episode of DM, Kurt (their dad) was at the competition and really wanted to see Kenzie and Maddie. Abby completely slated him and nearly kicked him out and he could be heard saying in the background “I just wanted to see my daughters” but Abby forbade it. He gave Maddie a quick hug and said “are you going to win again?” to cheer her on and then had to leave. I’m aware it’s only a snippet of one episode but you have to remember the show was called “Dance MOMS” for a reason - none of the dads were ever really shown, maybe for 10 minutes if they were lucky. We know nothing about their family dynamics of course but I do wonder if there were/are 2 sides of the story because I’m aware how difficult parental separation and divorce can be and how while some parents really wanted to be there for their kids, they just couldn’t be. I work in mental health with a background in young people and I wonder if their feelings would change if they had the chance to sit down and genuinely explore what happened together.
They had talked about that episode before the reason Abby said no is because they had been severely neglected in his care and he was only coming around for the cameras. Abby did a lot wrong but standing up to their father in that moment was not one of them and that’s part of the reason Maddie was panicking when she saw her father. This is not a case of someone that just wasn’t allowed to be there this was a case of someone that had abused their custody time and then came back when he realized his children were getting paid.
@Devin xoxo exactly. Melissa has talked about Maddie calling her at work early in the morning because she couldn't lift the milk to pour Kenzie's cereal, and she was afraid they would either miss the bus or go to school hungry. Their dad was asleep the whole time. Maddie, not even double digits yet, would get them up, dressed, fed, and to the bus on time. Also in that episode their dad tried to go in the dressing room, and even *good* dads aren't allowed in the girls dressing rooms. At most comps (when you aren't DM), multiple studios share one dressing room. No dads and no male dancers allowed. It's just for safety and privacy.
felt bc my family kept me away from my dad because they didn’t see him as a fit parent. he didn’t necessarily chose to be absent 😭
Agree
For Chloe (I’m pretty sure it was her who said this) she said her dad wasn’t on their because of his job. The show is kinda controversial for some and he didn’t want to put his image on there. Chloe and Nia i know had supportive dads (the other girls might’ve but i don’t know for sure) Nia’s dad and Holly are still married and stuff (some of the other moms may be married to their child’s fathers but I don’t know for sure)
Man that was a good interview well done
I feel for Mackenzie because I can relate to her I grew up without my biological dad, he walked out Ono me my mum and my siblings when I was 2 but my stepdad is amazing and he’s been way more of a father figure to me and my siblings and we’re forever grateful to him ❤
She grew up gorgeous. It's unfortunate that her father missed out on her growth. That's his loss
Tbh she's still my favorite no matter what and frr my dad left me when I was 16 and came back then since Feburary last month he left again and I feel like I don't have a dad that shit hurts me 😔but she lucky to have a step dad :)
That’s exactly how my mom is ! It’s crazy
As someone who is the same age as Kenzie who has a biological father who isn’t talking to me anymore I really love Kenzie for talking about her dad because the only father in my life is my step dad so I relate so much with her
How does the age gap have affect in how much you relate
@@aimeelou1825 it doesn’t all I’m saying is that as an 18 year old that doesn’t have a relationship with her dad I relate so much to her
@@hamiltonslegacy so can many people of many ages, just because your 3 weeks older doesn’t change anything. So idk why you added “ I relate sm with her.. *even though I’m 3 weeks older* ”
@@aimeelou1825 did you not read my first comment???
@@hamiltonslegacy I’m just saying why did you add that part of the message in the first place
That’s such sh*tty behavior of so many fathers, that when the relationship/marriage is over they leave their kids too. How do you just emotionally leave your kids and never bother with them, as if they never existed? Those type of people are seriously scary due to being so emotionally closed off to not even manage to attach to their own children. A relationship/marriage ending is fine, it happens- but children they are for life! *I’m sorry she had to experience that* ❤
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Not excusing him cause by the sounds of it he wasn't looking after them well before the divorce. Their situation is a bit different though, with them filming when was he supposed to get visitation. The mums that had intact families have said that they spend most of the filming season barely seeing the rest of their family and after that they are mainly in LA.
Ik how this feels its not fair to not only leave a spouse but act like your kids never existed is a whole different kind of pain.
@AmandaMandaMands That is exactly what you’re doing! They were also minors, so no matter if they filmed a lot the network and the guardians still had to follow the law regarding how much a minor is allowed to work per day. He walked out on them, and she is within her right to call him out on that and also share how much pain that gave her. Please don’t pretend that a parent can’t parent sue to the kids filming some tv-show. They still had school, and home life since they didn’t eat sleep and live their entire life in fron of the cameras and in that dance class. He had *plenty* of time to stay present in their lives, but he chose not to- which makes him an awful person.
I grew up with my amazing grandfather being my daddy, or what I considered the strongest male figure I had. I always said I was ok and didn't care much but I distinctly remember when I was around 5 or 6 I would scream, cry, and beg my dad to just pull in the driveway while staring out my window. That was a short period of time. I met my dad at 17 and he died 6 months later. Never really answered any questions and took no accountability. I'm 29 now, mom left when I was 27 and haven't seen her since, grandfather died in 2019 and I can honestly say if I could spend a day with any of them it would 100000000% be my Pop-Pop. The greatest man in the world.
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kenzie and i share the exact same story when it comes to the relationship i have with my dad… damn
My parents divorced when I was young and at the time I was one of the only child my age that had divorced parents and I was very envious of everyone around me. I’m very grateful that I’m close to both my parents and that they come together when it comes to me and anything involving me. It hurts to have friends now that aren’t so close with a parent or they aren’t in their life. She’s grown and I’m so happy she has piece with this part of her life and I’m happy she has a father figure that supports her
I never related to someone so much, I have an amazing stepdad who stepped in when my father has been in and out.
We love you Kenzie!! Thank you for opening up !! You have grown up to be one of the most beautiful women out there!!!
Love kenzie
this is literally EXACTLY how my relationship with my dad is like
Same
My dad died in 2020 at just 51..he was never in my life but he was still my dad...I totally understand where Kenzie is coming from..I was a baby when my dad left...
I relate to her... he would talk to me and we would see each other like 3 times and then he just disappears for 6 months before he randomly texts me again lol
As a 30 year old woman, my Dad did and still does this to me. I feel your pain.
@Louis Kingsta yeah same idc at this point, it only hits me sometimes when I see ppl happy with their dad
I can completely relato this too.
@@ainosalmi8397 🤝
the interviewer is asking fantastic questions
Wow the fact she can say that publicly shows how strong she is.
Omg we literally have so much in common!! My dad does the same thing as yours! Don’t talk to mine😢
Her stepdad must love her and her sister so much to heal someone that you didn’t break
Fantastic interviewer and Kenzie is a great artist.
Hi
My parents weren't divorced. My father died when I was 7 but he was great. The song is very good though and even if you can't relate it is great. I actually started crying a few verses in and no clue why except because it sounded genuine.
What is it called. And I’m sooooooo sorry
The poster behind him🥹
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It’s definitely worse when they pop in & out. I’d prefer if mine just never came around. It gives you trust issues. They come around, get you to finally trust them again, and dip, and treat you like shit again. Then it’s like, “Okay, that was my fault. I was stupid for falling for that again.” I try to kick him out of my life, block him, ignore him, ect… but it’s awful, he always catches me in a moment of weakness, and I forgive him. For a moment he’s alright, not the best father, but good enough. That act is always short lasted, though. It’s an abusive cycle, just leave me the fuck alone at this point.
So many girls go through this .. pray for them …
Step moms & Step dads sometimes are full on hero’s bro. It also shows blood can mean s**t. That doesn’t always equate to love & happiness.
I grew up without a dad though I for some reason never really cared or thought about it. I’ve never met him he left before I was born. I don’t think my mother cared either she was never really interested in men or having a husband she just wanted children. Me and all of my siblings have separate fathers. This is a very vague description I apologize I just don’t have the energy to type too much atm lol
how many siblings do you have?
@@ashdallis6701 I have 3. But there’s a lot more I haven’t met on my dads side. I’ve never met him nor my other siblings. They don’t even know I exist lol
I want to dedicate this to every single person who said Melissa kept Maddie and Mackenzie from their dad!! Like this man was neglecting his children and had the whole world believe that Melissa was the problem smh
She's so pretty beautiful inside and out.
You’re beautiful in every way, just as you are McKenzie ❤
If she never thought about it before, I don't get why all of sudden she felt she needed to. It's like she wanted, or someone encouraged her to create trauma that wasn't there before. If something isn't affecting you, then dont try to induce a response or reaction because you think you should feel something about it. My dad is definitely in my life, but he has never been super fatherly towards us. He worked, paid bills, made sure the household had food, we had clothes, and other things we needed or wanted but he was never super emotionally invested when it came to us and I never cared that he wasn't. I love and accept my father for exactly who he is. I know he loves us. I dont need him to say it ever. He's done the best he could to take care of us and just is a particular kind of person
I really relate to the song and Ive always known I have baggage and its effected me in lots of ways but it really catches up to you the older you get.
Everyone on Dance Moms was ridiculing Melissa for being with another man while she was married. CLEARLY there were a lot of issues going on. And in the end, her choice of a man has benefited her daughter’s tremendously.
It can be shitty the way that Melissa and Greg got together with both of them being married at the time and the end result still be better for the kids than the situation they had previously been in. By the sounds of it Kurt resented the amount of time they spent at dance whereas Greg was supportive so that is a big difference right there.
Are you seriously saying that you don't have an issue with cheating just because the current relationship is toxic.
She looks so much like Maddie ❤
My parents got a divorce when I was a baby, but my father was in my life til I was 15 years old, i kicked him out of my life, because he was such a toxic and disgusting person to be around. I'm thankful each and every day for my step dad, because he is more of a father to me than my biological father was. I can't wait until I get married and my step dad walks me down the aisle.
#ZachSangShowClips Kenzie first u look amazing and I like the leather jacket 🖤 and this interview is very sweet to do for ur dad
Can’t believe how young Mackenzie and Maddie were when their parents split up, it’s so sad they were sooo young and wouldn’t have had a clue what was going on🥺🥺
dont feel left out kenzie my dad left when i was born my mom had 12 kids the welfare took us all away my mom dies 2021 on april i never seen her sence 1996 i never saw my dad never like you did i was in and out homes sence i was 12 i never saw my other brothers or my other sisters eithier i was homeless for 6 years moved all around the states now i live in lexington kentucky i been though hell and back love ya songs kezie
omg im so sorry i wish you the best of luck❤❤
If I remember correctly, Melissa was slowly pushing their dad out of their lives and pulling the stepdad into their lives. She had an agenda. He showed up once to see the girls and was made to feel unwelcome even though Melissa was gone with her boyfriend. I’m not surprised they have a strained relationship with their dad.
I relate to the song so much. My dad always comes in and out of my life randomly and it sucks
i never heard kenzie curse b4😭
She is very talented wait what she can sing . I know she can dance I used watch dance mom.s sending lots of love from NZ ❤
It’s just Anatomy, Hate that you’re half of me - Kenzie Ziegler (Anatomy) 😔
I am super proud of you Kenny 🥹❤️
Oh he's gonna hear it. As soon as that song is released, he'll hear about it.
I’m 21 now but last year my parents got divorced and when I found out they were I wasn’t shocked at all they we’re together sense 1998 and my dad loved my mom more! And as time went on it got hard my dad moved in with his sister and my mom got in a relationship in July ! when she wasn’t even divorced they were separated! And I always told her that’s not right that’s cheating and she would always say it wasn’t! But Ik good and well it wasn’t right ! So 4 months go by and my mom got divorced in November and the next week after she got divorced she got remarried! So I definitely know how it is ! I still talk to my dad and my mom but I don’t look at my mom the same really she isn’t herself and I don’t claim her husband my step dad he is a narcissist and tries to be my dad when I’m almost 22 a grown adult mom left the house to me and my brother and my bf moved in he really helps out a lot and helps keep my mind off everything
I never have met my dad… your brave ❤
Dude are we the same person I have the best stepdad to my dad is in and out of my life it sucks im sorry you’re going through this I can’t wait to hear the song
I grew up with divorced parents and it fucking sucked.I lived with my mom and while I had a good relationship with my mom I didn't with my dad. Luckily I had an amazing grandpa who unfortunately passed away last year (and devastated me) I would constantly hear both of them talking crap about eachother and I would hardly get to see my dad or my half sisters. Now, luckily I am slowly getting closer to my dad and I have a way closer relationship with my sisters. My dad and I might never have the relationship my grandpa and I have, but I'm glad he's a happier person now even if he still occasionally talks bad about my mom.
I love you Kenzie
OMG I LOVE YOU MACKENZIE!!!
Omg kenzie💔😬
If you are watching dance moms in 2023 😂
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Mom got divorced when I was 4 and he was never around. Well that's what happens when moms get 100% custody, dads get left in the dust. And it is really up to the child if they want to have a relationship with their real dad that (most likely) loves them and never wanted to leave them.
Which song are they talking about? now i gotta listen!
They said that it was a song Kenzie wrote but hasn't released
LoL. The video clip of the Dance Mom episode that their dad was on is the 'next' video.
Literally
I remember in one episode, Kurt came into the dressing room before their first nationals. When he hugged kenzie, Maddie kind of intervened and pushed him away from kenzie and told her to get ready. Both kenzie and Maddie said Maddie was the one raising kenzie when Melissa went to work. And what was Kurt doing? Sleeping. Melissa said once Maddie called her, saying that she can't lift the milk to pour kenzies cereal. And she was afraid that they would miss the bus stop or go to school hungry. Kurt was an neglectful parent. Maddie would always get worked up near him, and slightly protective of kenzie when near. Kenzie wrote an literal song deviated to him, about how neglectful he was.
What’s the name of the song she wrote about him?
I remember when kenzie had no front teeth. She was adorable
I believe Abby had alot to do with her Dad not being around. The episode he appeared in Abby and Melissa dismissed him. He hated Abby.
Their close. Their dad sent the girls to abbys studio
What’s the excuse now then? Now the girls have distanced themselves from Abby, but Kurt still barely reached out to them and ghosts them.
@@fantasyaldc8802 I do think he is a shitty dad but generally, something like that can destroy the relationship years in the future. Just because something isn't happening anymore doesn't mean it didn't leave scars. And while I still think it's his responsibility to reach out and it seems like he didn't really do shit regardless of the Abby and Dance Moms situation, I think we kind of have to be aware that we've never heard his side. And Melissa always said she'd make sure their dad never contacts them/has a relationship, so seems like she also tried blocking his attempts at having a relationship.
@@user-es7ui5mc1m I get that, but here’s the thing: Kenzie said herself in a recent interview that she reached out to her dad, and that he frequently ghosted her after having a long conversation with her, so there’s no normalcy or trust. I don’t think Melissa’s entirely innocent in this either, but neither of her kids live with her anymore and Kenzies tried on her own, without Melissa involved, to reach out to her dad, only to get heartbroken in the end. To this day, he’s not making an effort.
@@fantasyaldc8802 could you tell me what interview she talks ab that?
I grew up fatherless basically too I’m not going to mention anything too far or personal but I’m saying this because I mean it’s not like he was never in my life he was in parts of me and my siblings lives but I do feel it sucks how he basically chose what he’s addicted to over being in my siblings and mom and I’s lives but it’s honestly not really a big deal I mean growing up I feel like we never really did have much of a relationship anyway so I’m not as attached to him as my siblings have been which I wish they can forget about him when he messes things up and can’t see us while we’re back in our hometown to be with the rest of our big immediate family for the rest of the time that we have being there before eventually going back to where we live but yeah my life had been pretty complicated ever since before I even came into this world there’s even more personally tea that’s happened before I was even born also but I’m not going to mention any of it just know it was kind of messed up in a lot of ways
Please interview Sabrina!!
Literally me and my dad
What’s the song about her dad??
Has the song been released?
Does anyone know the name of the song that she’s talking about? I’d like to listen to it
DYNAMITE IN THE BG 😎😎💪
Is the song not released?
what song are they talking about?
hasn't been released
So sorry for relationship with your dad...I 'm sure he loves you...both...but how was he suppose to fit in your life ...custody and care was with your mom and her husband..your life and careers were hectic...often family dynamics change but love and herritage will always be apart of you...he may not be sure or feel he lost his place in your life due to fame.. I believe his love never ends and at top of the pyramid...but his role is not aplace holder on the pyramid...it is never to late...you guys are part two families of love../but they are separate...take care and keep shining ..praying that the connection to your dad will get better
What’s the song called
Anatomy
(Now it's released and amazing!!!)
Which song was about her dad?
Anatomy
@@kennaj924 ohh wow, I'm yet to listen to it.
Thank you.
Did she say that she will release the song ???
Yo, drop the name of the song! I want to hear it!
In Dance Moms, Mackenzie’s dad said that he couldn’t see his daughters because of dance and Abby stopped him to see his daughter… I think he wanted to be with them but he couldn’t… I’m not pretending to know everything about it of course.
Not true at all! He choose not to see them
@@MelissaGisoni13 Oh ok I didn’t know, in Dance Moms they show it in another way but it’s TV, so producers and editing can show us biased reality. I hope you didn’t take my message badly, I was just describing what we saw in TV. 🙏🏻
@@MelissaGisoni13wow smh. They are fine without him
@@MelissaGisoni13 how do u know?
@@marrr16 …that’s their mom😭