Despite the "no-show" drama earlier in the day, the full ALDC team eventually arrived to perform their lyrical/contemporary group routine, "No Sign of Life" . They secured 1st place overall , narrowly beating rival Cathy Nesbitt-Stein’s Candy Apples by just half a point. Rivalry & Tension
With the majority of the team missing and the threat of disqualification looming, Nia and JoJo were forced into the spotlight. [S5E18] Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 2
The episode features a triple-threat showdown between the ALDC and their two biggest rivals: Despite the "no-show" drama earlier in the day,
Nia performed her contemporary solo "Never Knew," though she did not place in the top rankings. The episode features a triple-threat showdown between the
Fans often remember this episode for the drama—where rival Cathy mocked the missing ALDC dancers by suggesting an empty chair could do a better solo. It also highlighted the growing rift between Holly Frazier and the rest of the moms, as Nia was largely excluded from the Jump convention after hosting a premiere party for her music video, "Star in Your Own Life," which some ALDC members did not attend.