THE TRUTH: MY JOURNEY ON DANCE MOMS

[@793ism]

Imagine being 14/15 yrs old and have thousands of people send u hate mail and threats

[@MalibuMolls]

yeah like even if she really said bad stuff like she did on the show, nobody of that age (or honestly any age) deserves death threats.

[@aegisdripp413]

What do you expect they have no lives

[@marvincorre4783]

It is so ridiculous that people are still hating on Christy (Sarah’s Mom) when the producers portrayed her as a rude person, people keeps saying that Christy ruins Sarah’s chances, I keep telling people thst Christy doesn’t act like that in real life but nobody believed me

[@loretta_3843]

It's really irresponsible for the producers of the show to put kids through that kind of pressure.

[@schojdfjf6495]

@@loretta_3843 they only care about the money

[@anishkad206]

Honestly I thought she was mean from the show but she really seems like someone who is down to earth and kind

[@graceweber9161]

Same

[@hayleydon8282]

Anishka D same

[@presleyarnone2888]

yeah I agree

[@kingas1016]

Anishka D same

[@nylotus]

90%of reality tv is fake. Don't believe everything you see.

[@Marie-vg8iq]

I can’t even imagine being in your situation... the producers really did you dirty. You seem like a really lovely, wonderful person. You’re very beautiful. And I’m sorry that so many were mean to you, but you seem to have such a positive and happy outlook on life that it doesn’t even bother you. You’re very strong for that, it’s inspiring

[@mypillowblue1049]

10th here

[@jbz8216]

They did the same to camryn

[@saskiapfandflasche7617]

I don’t understand how these producers can sleep an night knowing that they are manipulating the way the world thinks of you with their evil editing

[@toriandtilly]

I mean it isn't just those "evil producers". Every reality show does that. Every. Single. One. It is their job to make good tv and you can't do that without a little conflict.

[@hailey1256]

Money is the root to all evil

[@WhimsicalNessa]

I mean, their job is to make good tv and unfortunately that comes at the cost of a few people’s reputation.

[@jazziie_j8457]

Well it all starts with us... curse those producers but we supported the producers by actively watching the show. I know I’m guilty of it. I do not support the show now though.

[@portxr]

especially with kids

[@miellem.9870]

And this is where they say “Don’t judge a book by its cover”

[@thegloriousmorious9755]

Nightcore Cutie lol yeahhhh

[@annabellapezzlo1241]

How?

[@ashtynjade491]

Okay don't do that now

[@ashtynjade491]

What is the commotion for

[@mimi444m2]

True

[@sahrajeiden4942]

I didn't know you were 21 years old Seven years goes past fast!🤣😂😀😆🤔

[@noonebossesthegarnet2890]

She’s the oldest member (by age) in the team. :)

[@salt_assault]

NO ONE! BOSSES! THE GARNET! Brooke is also 21

[@noonebossesthegarnet2890]

LunarSky54145 Payton was born in August 1997. Brooke was born in January 1998.

[@salt_assault]

NO ONE! BOSSES! THE GARNET! Oh I thought they were born in the same year. Thanks for informing me

[@noonebossesthegarnet2890]

Mhm!

[@emi.lovelock9973]

I hated Payton on dance moms but I just watched this and I realise she’s actually sweet and kind♥️

[@katherine-wr4tb]

emi. lovelock same

[@wackasshoe8551]

Same

[@ilovechaemin]

Omg same cuz she was crying all the time oof

[@ellapiers1682]

Oml same when this popped up I was like oh great this bitch

[@isabelyepe]

emi. lovelock same

[@eliana2931]

Aw Payton, I’m really ashamed to say that I was one of the people who fell for the producers’ evil editing and thought you out to be someone you’re not. I’m glad I watched this video and realised how sweet, genuine and NOT LIKE ON TV you are 😂 I admire your maturity in handling and growing from this situation and it’s nice to see how you’ve grown into a lovely young lady. Hope your dance career prospers and sending you lots of love😊❤️

[@grace-hl1rl]

She is 21 or 22 ya know that right

[@cherylcoomes6739]

Same

[@judygiovannetti5849]

I agree! She has grown to be a lovely young lady, this is an old video I assume, but left her the same message a few minutes ago!

[@notlulu5479]

Same

[@vanessaomg]

they did the same to maddie 😡

[@briarrose4664]

i feel like the producers are currently doing this same thing on season 8 with GiaNina 😔

[@portxr]

yess that’s what i’m thinking bc I heard she was pretty nice irl

[@singingwitht248]

Michelle and Sarah

[@earl_gay]

If gianina was really that bratty I doubt she would have been in matilda without getting fired tbh

[@ultimatepeppapig8208]

Yea true

[@taylorharvey6091]

iconic they do it with everyone.

[@phemiaa]

i hate how they do this to people. I was just watching Clara and Christi watching dance moms. They made it seem like the moms were laughing at Vivi and making them look bad when they were laughing at something completely different. totally unfair. Also i never hated Peyton on dance moms this just makes me love her more.

[@judygiovannetti5849]

ME TOO! 💖 Glad to know the answer finally, she seems like a sweetheart!

[@ScissorWhit]

I didn't hate her either With reality TV people need to know, it's fact, that the editing is most the show. They create the scenes. People think just because it's not scripted that it's real but it's not

[@judygiovannetti5849]

@@ScissorWhit Never realized just how Much editing an do what the producers wanted till recently! Sad for the children, hard for them to understand. 💕

[@chloepearson5523]

Wow this explains so much. The producers only wanted drama. The producers were behind like everything

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Children really should be protected from this kind of manipulation. Contracts schmontracts. Adults know what they're getting into. Minors do not have the capacity to make that kind of decision, and virtually every Dance Moms alumnus has deep emotional scars as a direct result of being on the show. We have laws that prohibit minors from having a job, because that apparently protects them or something, but it's perfectly legal to let backstabbing TV producers drag them by the ankles through hell for the cameras, and they don't need to be protected from that at all. Talk about some fucked up priorities.

[@paulina-uz6bv]

Chloe Pearson actually sometimes the producers only want drama so they pay or convince the kids to say bratty stuff or something like that

[@anishapai8653]

Yeah, when I met Melissa, she’s like it’s all fake

[@Babygirl-fp7xh]

I agree so much

[@stephaniemac4637]

Chloe Pearson That’s usually the case with reality TV.

[@Acw279]

I went to high school with Payton, and was a grade or two below her. She was really nice, she probably doesn't even remember me. But I never heard a bad word about her. We had mutual friends, and they never had anything bad to say about her. Payton actually spoke to me ONCE and it was at homecoming and she told me she loved my dress and that I looked really pretty. SUPER NICE!

[@almahayworth4280]

So weird considering she was homeschooled

[@diamoniquerichardson3636]

GOD bless I love u remember GOD love u

[@Acw279]

Alma Hayworth She might’ve been when she was younger but she wasn’t homeschooled in high school!

[@ethanbrown6241]

That’s so cool omg

[@jsgu.u7935]

@@almahayworth4280 XDxd lol

[@oliviamiller9690]

the fact that grown producers would do that to a child 😒😕🤢

[@ellagraceeeee]

They only do it for the money 🙈💜

[@taylorg7946]

Yeah it’s awful but It’s also their job every reality show does it

[@mitsxri19]

@@ellagraceeeee yep and for the drama. if the producers never told them to say things, the show would've been boring.

[@thelovelyone1582]

It's called money. They're from Hollywood that's all they want is money they don't care about people's feelings

[@niyazzi]

She's grown into such a pretty young lady

[@ScissorWhit]

She was really beautiful on the show too

[@diamoniquerichardson3636]

GOD bless I love u remember GOD love u

[@haybears]

@@diamoniquerichardson3636God bless you!

[@headoverheels3394]

I'm extremely ashamed to say that I fell for the producer's edited version of you and your mom. I'm so glad that you made this video and that a lot of people are figuring out the truth. I'm very sorry that I ever saw you as a brat or anything other than a sweet, kind, genuine person, and I'm so happy you've grown into a mature young woman.

[@__miraaa2x]

frr the producers are really disgusting people & it’s sick !

[@sarahwales6276]

That was really wrong for them to manipulate a young, vulnerable girl for ratings, it could have had a serious impact on your confidence,/self-esteem. The adults shouldn't had fed into it. It's good that you've set people straight and can use your voice now.

[@amandineduroisin]

I used To hate Payton so much bc she said she was better than the other girls but now I only hate the producers editing bc they change what the girls said!

[@bluewolf993]

Honestly what was so bad with her saying she thought she was better than them besides making her sound arrogant? She was a competitive teen at the time! I’ve heard waaaayy worse from middle school cheerleaders or softball players!

[@shellkathleen2253]

@@bluewolf993 considering the age difference, you'd think it's normal that she's more advanced lol

[@judygiovannetti5849]

Me too!

[@Livelovereborn]

People are so surprised but like 95% of tv shows are edited like that. My dad was on a show where do auction and they edited to make it look like he was buying a $70,000 crane

[@cournitooth6053]

Rachel Hohl LMAO wow

[@memberofthelambily1340]

What show

[@diamoniquerichardson3636]

GOD bless I love u remember GOD love u

[@skateywatey]

BHHAAHAHAHHAHA

[@rafeenaabrahim43]

Dying

[@honeyplaysroblox3410]

This is why Abby hated the producers

[@legend_8991]

Honey PlaysRoblox fr

[@Fiercedancers1]

Yea

[@rescune4021]

And everyone still hates abby

[@diamoniquerichardson3636]

GOD bless I love u remember GOD love u

[@cameronarmstorng7666]

Abby wasn’t any better

[@harleyrobb3034]

Reality tv, lots of editing but the stuff between Kelly and Abby always felt real.

[@Lynn_l]

Omg! They made you seem bratty, made Brooke seem to not care, Maddie seemed spoiled, Nia,Mackenzie and Paige seemed like the weaklings. Oh btw I just noticed you wore contact lenses cuz your eyes were brown 😂

[@seiliee357]

I think they made Chloe seem like her competition was always Maddie

[@seiliee357]

I'm not sure about this though, because Chloe is sweet and was sweet on the show too 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️💜

[@Lynn_l]

@@seiliee357 Chloe was the only one who was herself

[@Lanaxparillaxwife]

You forgot Chloe

[@Lynn_l]

@@Lanaxparillaxwife No because Chloe was not bad at all in the show

[@1deditaudios662]

Who else hated Payton in Dance Moms a lot and feels bad because of all these dirty producers? Thank u guys for the likes!!!!

[@euclid2945]

Yep.

[@lilimunee]

Me

[@halleschulke6092]

omg 100% meeeee

[@multifandomedits8605]

Meeeee

[@hanna4092]

Not me

[@iamkayla2261]

Wow!! Thats shocking. I actually didn't like u myself because how dramatic and real they made it! But now i see how good u are and positive and inspiring! You now became my favorite and u grew up to be an awesome woman!!!

[@Foudedanse]

The meanest thing was when they put Brook on top of the pyramid when everyone thought it would be you. So mean. Glad you are doing so well!

[@imlikett5293]

GoTDancer and her face dropped 😥that Was mean

[@ava-sj5cr]

It was hilarious tho!

[@aoifemaeflanagan1982]

Just a random Potterhead ikr I laughed sooo hard. XD

[@cattleya3959]

That was so wrong I still feel bad seeing it

[@sueliferreira8585]

@@ava-sj5cr rudee

[@emiliechamberlain6056]

the fact that the 30-40 y/o moms would literally gossip about a 15 y/o girl on national tv says a lot about who they are

[@emiliechamberlain6056]

@Messina Tade some of the premises were exaggerated and made up but the moms and abby would say such horrible things about her and accuse her of stuff when she was just kid. it's messed up, "fake" or not

[@emiliechamberlain6056]

@The Iron Maiden some stuff was fake but overall the moms said things that perpetuated the storyline the producers gave her, hurting the kid in the long run

[@_ysai]

Tea be spilling everywhere

[@leylak1192]

MusicalAsian right like there is tea in my room and I wonder why 😂

[@annakelly6011]

@@leylak1192 omg..😂😂😂

[@crochetbyjaiden3196]

MusicalAsian hahahahahahahahahahahaha 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@lex4992]

Chloe just spilled tea too

[@pandaqtv]

MusicalAsian It’s not tea if it’s not hot anymore.

[@catrionadenmark-fyfe2949]

The fact that you are still with your bf now is the cutest!!!!!

[@Youokhun]

Catriona Denmark-Fyfe why how long were they together?

[@makesomenoise6232]

I feel so bad about the part where you said the producers edited it to make it seem like you said you were better than the girls they did you really dirty.

[@catcorrado3013]

i wonder what would’ve happened with the girls if the show never existed😬🤔🤔

[@joanna_n23]

Nobody would know about them.

[@WhimsicalNessa]

Joanna N This. Like, they would still be good dancers, but people really wouldn’t know about them and they probably wouldn’t have the same opportunities they have now. Like, for example Maddie probably wouldn’t be working with Sia.

[@simone-qf2un]

Mackenzie probs wouldn't be juuling (sorry lol I had to) Maddie not with sia and no one would be no where maybe a little and jojo just like on everyone's speakers

[@irvawinter6796]

Well they would have had a better childhood

[@barbiana5493]

I think only JoJo would be known cuz she's a meme

[@Ashenicky2009]

I didn't like you much on dance moms, but I defended you in the comment section of one of the videos where you started crying because people pissed me off talking about a 16 year old crying. I'm 24, I still randomly cry lol. I'm glad I saw this video though. You do seem really sweet.

[@foreveraldc4339]

Wow I never knew they told you to say that! Ur pretty

[@gabbysiler6757]

Nice meeting you here

[@Bibgrotlol]

Hey

[@channiexblosxm8177]

I know right

[@sabineharris9062]

Loooove your channel!

[@keeleygildemeister16]

Yeah. I thought she was just a brat. Now I know that she is not. I feel bad she got hate for something she was told to do. I think she is amazing.

[@ketsamp]

I used to hate Payton and her mom because of Dance Moms and their dramas on tv but when i watched this 12mins video, all my hates on her and her mom was all gone and i started to like her already. Before we judge or hate someone first we should know his/her side story on why he/she is like this. The camera mans and other shits were just making Payton and her mom making them the bad person. I feel bad for her family. I hope that she's doing great now and being a professional right now ❤❤

[@aea8616]

People should watch this before they bash Payton

[@erinmefford8041]

Hannah Althaea exactly very well said

[@fabled2448]

I thought she was rude, maddie was a complete brat, brooke was depressed, and just ... I HATE THE CAMERA AND EDITING PEOPLE NOW

[@ashtonskyegorlewski2248]

Strawberry CC Same

[@emanuel9063]

Strawberry CC when in reality Kendall is rude, Kendall was a brat, and Brooke was just chill

[@samanthayera3760]

Emanuel M ??? Why are you hating on a kid lmao wtf is wrong with you

[@leenaabudann4167]

@@samanthayera3760 lmaoo kendall was a brat go look at all the girls dance moms videos of them talking about the show like camreons she talked about all the stuff kendall did to her and the other girls

[@fabled2448]

@Charleigh Wise i worded it really badly back then. I meant the camera crew and producers made people (including me) think those things, so thats why I hate the camera crew. I dont think she's a brat 👁👄👁

[@meredithyoung186]

I always knew that "I thought that I was better than most of the people" wasn't about those girls. Ugh. Sickening.

[@BeautyAndOtterPops]

even if it was about those girls, when considering abby's personality, i would expect abby to WANT to hear a "confident" (cocky) answer like that, so (if it wasn't editing) i assumed that was more payton's logic - going by abby's teachings

[@annikas7272]

I knew you got hate..but death threats!?! You’ve been through a lot! You’re a really brave girl 😊 edit: woosh why so many likes

[@julia-hh8nt]

annika omg ur profile pic lol

[@mgamkg8580]

yeah

[@ReoAlessandra]

Reality tv always looks for someone to be a “bully” for the drama and sometimes the person doesn’t realize it until after

[@crimsonlee8093]

Aw Peyton seems genuinely sweet. I didn’t like her on the show bc she would come in and act bratty but obviously she explained why that happened. Is it wrong to say I still don’t like the way Leslie acted in the show scripted or not lol. She would just act a certain way that would drive me crazy but much love to Payton for telling the truth and making this video 😂❤️

[@siennalee5718]

Am I the only one who notices Payton is so beautiful?😍

[@Missatomicbommb]

I legit thought your mom was crazy. I could never understand why she would start screaming over anything. Editing does wonders. Glad you’re both okay!

[@shenoahj8075]

This popped up on my recommendations, you look so different now! 💕💕

[@sabineharris9062]

I feel stupid now for judging people...

[@aldckids9627]

I feel so bad for you! This video made me realize you’re such a sweet and genuine person!💙

[@jennah2514]

Aldc Kids same

[@gabbysiler6757]

Nice meeting you here

[@aldckids9627]

Gabby Siler ayeee

[@neddyconstant2618]

Finally I get to see the truth from Peyton about dance mom's. I haven't seen a video of her in a very long time. Merry Christmas Eve everybody. Time 11:50AM Mon 12/24/18

[@sabineharris9062]

So many queens! Love your channel!

[@maddyboettger6161]

The fact that Abbie always says "shes preparing the girls for being professionals" but makes it harder for them to get professional jobs just by being on the show is crazy. I remember loving this show as a child but seeing all the horror stories from the girls has changed my mind so much as I become an adult. These poor kids dont deserve this ):

[@hannahvanduyn6121]

She seems like such a sweet young lady; I'm glad she's not bitter or upset about her experience. I find that a lot of the girls who were on dance moms all say stuff like " I hate all of them and that place so much"; however, she's repeatedly states that she is grateful for the opportunity, and that she's wouldn't change anything. Its really nice to see that.

[@witherrose4899]

Yea. and most of them don't even wanna talk about it even though it made their career.

[@drawcraze8012]

@@witherrose4899well it was traumatizing for them, so I don’t really blame them 😬

[@guineapig2478]

her voice is high. i swear it's higher than dance moms 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@crazymicrobiologist900]

Bethan Allen your right she used some editing

[@guineapig2478]

@@crazymicrobiologist900 oh thank you

[@romanahaque2416]

Bethan Allen yeahhh

[@jaymiejimenez7912]

Bethan Allen THATS WHAT IM SAYING

[@jaymiejimenez7912]

Bethan Allen THATS WHAT IM SAYING

[@alextacy21]

This is why I don’t understand why parents would continue to let their child be in reality tv. I get that after if you had a contract but I’m sure there was a point when the contract was done but to continue is like letting drama and stress happen for entertainment. Producers have a job to make the show interesting. I mean if they didn’t do that they wouldn’t have a job so can’t really blame them.

[@unipotatoprincess4950]

Alex Murillo I guess that they were actually stuck for 6 seasons without a say. Kelly left because of her physical fight with Abby, and I believe that the others found serious loopholes. I do think that several of them genuinely hated it there

[@salt_assault]

Alex Murillo they have a six year contract and they aren’t aloud to leave. Chloe and Christi got to leave because Christi shorten the contract. The hylands left because of Kelly’s fight with Abby. The Zieglers left because there contract was over.

[@feryennlangbata]

money.

[@salt_assault]

Feryenn Langbata yes that too

[@klovestarness]

can't blame them for enabling a child abuser and capitalizing off of all of it? ok.

[@adv4931]

As someone who participated in SYTYCD I know EXACTLY what you mean with things being 'set up' to inflate a situation and cause chaos. They made people redo the walking up and down the stairs towards the staging area,'because the producer had to go'. When it was my time to walk up the stairs, I entered a dark room and was announced that suddenly I was next! I wasn't even given the time to tie the ribbons of my pointe shoes. So yeah, my audition tanked. When the audition aired, it was so different from the real thing. The audience were laughing, one judge called me a liar another one told me I should quit dancing altogether. It shocked me so much that THAT was how they made me look like a dumb airhead who was so full of herself. That night I changed my hair drastically and changed my name. Dance is my life! And I was afraid that THIS was going to be the end of me ever being casted in any production ever again. But I'm proud of you, beautiful girl! You are already making it and I am so sure that you can and will become an even bigger star. You don't need Dance Moms for that. Just be and stay the shining star that you already are. Your passion is your talent and talent is UNIQUE! 😘

[@milianorth655]

how can you change your name overnight? that being said I'm so sorry to hear about your experience on SYTYCD. That's horrible.

[@buscaquenoestoy]

Milia North if you are an adult legally you can change your name to another one you like. Just like that.

[@sarasardar7664]

i fell bad for hating payton "don't judge a book by its cover" :(

[@kathrynnorman2253]

Payton, you are a beautiful human being with a radiant smile

[@Emper0rH0rde]

You were horribly mischaracterized, and possibly mistreated, by the producers. It's why personal/family vlogs will be the death of reality-tv. Everything is genuine. No deceptive editing, no abusive producers, no contract drama, and since there's none of that, any children are protected from show business.

[@catarroni]

Ruben T well, unless you watch the ACE family. They’ve been caught to script their videos

[@Emper0rH0rde]

@@catarroni Never heard of them

[@danklove14]

I am a marketer and I can assure you KZbin videos are not authentic. Channels brand themselves just like businesses do, and they edit and shoot certain things to build a specific perspective that may not be reality. And now that KZbin influencers are more effective than paid advertisements it's going to get worse. Anyone trying to make money off of KZbin is not being authentic.

[@ESWilliams09]

LOL LOL IM DYING. You think vloggers are "authentic." 🤣

[@itsmyhannah]

LOL noo you've got it all wrong. Nothing is genuine from KZbin families

[@xxEmilyBieberxx]

That’s so weird that you can’t have siblings dance at different studios in the same state. I get it if maybe they were competing at the same competition, but just in general? That’s so weird. Is it like that in every state?

[@Spookyreading]

I’m thinking her particular studio didn’t allow that because that’s no rule I’ve ever heard of. I can also think of several siblings who train at different studios and also compete at the same comps.

[@joyfuljaj]

i was here to ask the same question. That would be very strange.

[@MariaAgnesQuinn]

I thought it was weird, figured she was trying to fit a lot in to one video as it was and she missed out something that’s obvious to her but not us (like that perhaps it’s if you could potentially end up head to head with them in a dance competition...but one time Maddie and Mackenzie were and I think even Paige and Brooke a long time ago too?)

[@04mantoje]

I just thought she meant the logistics of it wouldn't work with her mom. like if her sister wants to train a lot of hours at one studio and she at another studio in the other direction hows mom supposed to be in both places?

[@amandaakalilac4655]

i think she just meant logically it wouldn’t work cause her mom would have to drive all over the place almost every day.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Why in the holy hell is it illegal to have two kids in different dance schools in PA?

[@caitlinkohut6137]

Ruben T it’s not lmao. the two dance studios probably competed against each other so it would be a little difficult to have two daughters from the same family at competing studios

[@sophschro]

Almost every studio has a contract with a lot of rules and my old dance studio didn’t have that rule but my new one does.

[@Kenzzmacon]

Right 😂

[@drowsybrowser]

Not illegal, either not allowed in a studio contract or in the competition contracts.

[@hayleydon8282]

More importantly why is it not illegal for producers of tv to manipulate children like the

[@varin2047]

payton was so innocent the only reason she was hated is bc her mom.

[@kayseecoward7571]

Wow, definitely an eye opener- you and your mom did not deserve all that hate! Your puppy is adorable by the way, I love corgis!

[@abbyg45]

I admit, I thought Payton was incredibly rude on the show but this definitely changed my mind!

[@ALDCSunshine]

You're so beautiful and mature now, you seem like such a genuine person and I really admire how you can talk about your experience in a mature and thoughtful way, instead of lashing out at those who wronged you. You're a wonderful dancer and I hope you have an amazing holiday season!

[@alyssabrady6012]

Why does she look like a “white” version of “woah Vicky”

[@barbiana5493]

Woah Vicky IS WHITE...

[@layshaaaaaaa]

Barbiana That’s why she said “white” lol

[@carrievioletswaps9286]

Barbiana r/wooooooosh

[@tonidiaz451]

Ikr

[@mikhaelas4974]

@@barbiana5493 Let me explain. Woah Vicky says she "black". When shes actually "white"!

[@NileshPatel-gz6ry]

Payton, honestly I thought you were that mean girl on tv but you are actually sweet and amazing😃😃

[@shannonrivich8581]

That was the longest intro I’ve ever seen

[@kansaschaser12]

Yeah same

[@katiecrocker4098]

I actually liked you and your mom on the show. I never saw you as bad guys. Over time the other moms did end up showing a less than pleasant side. For future videos, many of you dancing, of course. I would also like to hear your mom talk about her experience on Dance Moms. I am a fan of you both.

[@gdaym8y]

Yeah I never liked her mom a whole lot but I always felt like she wasn't trying to be mean - the producers didn't cut out the part where she tries to jump in and explain things, so I always took that to mean it was a misunderstanding and she just couldn't get a word in edgewise or we would know. It makes me feel so wise knowing I was "right" lolol XD

[@jessicadrennan1123]

That’s so messed up! How could people send you death threats? That’s ridiculous! I feel so bad that friendships were ruined and people were made to look bad through that show.

[@mandapanda1804]

I am so happy to see you post this! You are so brave to have fought through all this drama and still be so sweet and nice! You are right. Dance moms is the worst representation to the point of a false representation of dancers like you, asia, sophia, kaylee quin and some of the amazing candy apples dancers like gavin and mckenzie. The producers manipulated the show and made u seem like a bad brat but they were the bad guys who edited to show so cleverly that it made so many dancers suffer hate from the dance moms community. Dance moms should not be associated the to real dance world. The dance world is 100 times better. I am glad that you are saying this so that more people might be convinced that screaming mums, rigged competitions and cheesy lyrical dances are not what the dance world is made of

[@anwesadas25]

You are very strong to actually tell people such a personal story... Anyone who agrees with me? 👇

[@yingthings]

Good job! I can’t believe I’m watching Dance Moms, but it popped up on Hulu and I checked it out, and here I am now, in season 4. My grand daughters have been dancing since they were three so I found the behind the scenes stuff interesting. Anyway, I’m happy to see you survived it all, and are completely sane and intelligent! Best wishes in whatever/wherever life takes you.

[@heerawatie9791]

Ur intro is #GOALS 😍❤️💕😘

[@enchantedxo]

super interesting payton, im so sorry they painted you out to look like the bad guys. reality tv sucks :(

[@gabischaeffer9948]

I got to meet you and your mom at ALDC Pittsburgh Booty Camp after season 1 had aired! You and your mom are genuinely the sweetest family at the studio... I had made multiple visits to train at the ALDC throughout the summer growing up and you have always been the most genuine person from the show that I got to meet at the studio. Not to mention my mom had an awesome time talking to your mom at the studio. I wish you the best in LA you are an amazing dancer, I hope others take the time to consider everything you said in the video. After I actually got to train at the ALDC I sort of lost interest in the show to the point where I knew everything was set up and I knew everything wasn’t what it seemed on TV. As I said before, good luck you and your mama are awesome!

[@smarthydra061]

I just wanna say that I loved you throughout your entire time on the show! You were one of my favorites!I never thought bad things about you!

[@dalemuneqita]

I feel bad for you that they made you go through that!

[@GeorgeAdamo]

That editing thing is awful...I know it's true because they're NOT that great at actually tightening the edits. That's really terrible. I watched every episode of every season and honestly, you never ever came off as a villain...you were just older and more advanced. Even Abby (as rough as she can be) constantly praised you and blatantly told you it was your age and height, not your ability, keeping you from being a full time member. ugh...then they DID choreo that dance where you were actually "The Bully." I'm so sorry it comes off to painfully on your end. Honestly, from a fan's view...I can tell you it came off as a profile of a very talented teenage dancer with a great mom who would have done anything for her daughter. That being said...I wish you had left your original video up where you talked about your time on Dance Moms...you told an entirely different story and told it to us as the truth. SO, until this popped up, I was taking what you last said as the truth. See my issue? You praised Abby so much in the other video...this video seems much more authentic. So, to play devil's advocate...which is it?

[@slimecolorful9869]

You have a lot to say

[@eboniz]

Slime Colorful i dare say too much

[@GeorgeAdamo]

@@slimecolorful9869 I do. That's true. How does that have anything to do with you? Or why would it matter? Are you just super bored and on Christmas break?

[@GeorgeAdamo]

@@eboniz Why are you starting trouble?

[@eboniz]

George Adamo lmao what trouble?? why are u so defensive...

[@MrsPaynee12]

i loved this video! i didn’t hate you on the show but this really did clear some things up and i can see you’re such a sweet loving woman! wishing you all the best professional luck i know you’re gonna kill it.

[@LadyShihita]

I'm sorry for all the hate you got online, it's crazy how serious some people take reality TV shows.

[@narjish3751]

My opinion on Payton has completely changed thanks to this video, I guess I was oblivious while watching the show and believed that Payton wasn’t a nice person but now I can see how much of a sweet person she is and she is so beautiful. I think it’s horrible that they would edit the things you would say and make it sound like you were saying something bad, it can greatly affect someone’s mental health because obviously there are gonna be a lot of rude people bullying her for what she does or says, also she was a teenager at that time and would of also been pressured at school making it even worse for the producers do that, but Payton is a very strong person for dealing with it

[@1998babybear]

I hope for you Payton much love, peace, prosperity & success. ❤

[@stil143]

I for one never thought you were a bully. The girls loved you. You can’t be a bully yet those same girls who you supposedly bullied loved you. Your mom fought for you. Just like any of the dance moms did.

[@darkmeadowx]

Yay I just found her channel!!!

[@Addimoo]

Omg you are such a nice person genuinely. Can’t believe they did that to you, and you honestly deserved so much better. I’m glad that you got to share your part of the story ❤️

[@scottw9318]

I really appreciate these videos where the dancers finally get to tell the real stories. I was a "Dance Moms" addict like everyone else too, but I'm learning a lot about how TV can twist things just for ratings. Payton, thanks so much for sharing this!

[@annaharveson4707]

You look like Anna Kendrick, so gorgeous 😍

[@XxBlackoutMoonXx]

Anna Harveson she does

[@jijithomas5457]

Copied

[@thenerdisphere11]

OMG I used to be obsessed with that show! Good to see you on KZbin! Loved the intro! Just subscribed! 💞🤗

[@jessicac565]

House /Apartment tour ♥️❤️🧡💕💕

[@SierraNoelle]

I'm so sorry they set you up like that. I used to work in tv production of "reality" tv and this is so spot on! It's crazy when you actually see what happens behind the scenes. No matter what show you're watching, none of it is real. Which kinda sucks but it's very true. When you see a random person on the street get pulled into something, they were hired to be there! On the show I worked on, I was in the "audience" or background so many times because they need people to fill it out. And even if it's something happening and you react, they'll still reset and have you do the same thing over and over again! It's crazy but that's so so true!

[@emilydaisy2548]

Tbh i did think you were mean in the video but now i realise your a kind, loving person. I’m so horrified what the show did to you

[@amcnda05]

At the begging when I saw Payton I hated her..Now that I see who she truly is makes me feel so bad,she’s such a nice person!!She has to be one of my new fav idols imo

[@coreyandthischannel6198]

You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for this

[@EricGelb]

What a positive and grateful way to respond to the show! You are a class act.

[@GracLinRubes]

I really hated the way you acted on the show but now that ik everything I feel so sorry. I never commented on it cos I knew that most of it was dramatized. I’m so glad you stayed strong! I always find it hard to stay strong and to speak up. I’m quite a shy person :/

[@ella.is.reading]

Grace He l

[@dananewbauer7041]

It's really great that she's coming out and telling the truth cuz people these days really need to hear something like this. Luv u Payton!

[@shannonleo742]

If people don't understand what Reality Television is, then they are naïve. Reality Television is for entertainment purposes, so behind the scenes, the producers are bound to attempt to create drama to help build ratings. Payton you're beautiful and a great dancer, and you were manipulated by the producers of Dance Moms, but I've always thought you were fabulous! Good luck in your future ventures!!

[@natxshap]

I'm so glad one of the dance moms girls actually made a video explaining the truth...Payton I hated you on the show but you are a wonderful girl you have changed so much and what the producers did to you and made you say was terrible they did you dirty...you should never have been getting death threats I feel so bad for you stay strong ❤️

[@veggiebea]

Can you do another video where you talk about the drama between the girls and the moms and what was real and what was set up by producers?

[@ashleetines33]

Omg I’m so sorry this happened. I absolutely love the show but I didn’t know that’s how things went down.

[@stringworm8067]

No one Not even Payten: The camra: DiNg,We LiKe YoU

[@geetika6540]

*camera

[@stringworm8067]

@@geetika6540 😑 your just *THAT ANNOYING TYPE* of person aren't you?

[@allahnah]

Payton*

[@stringworm8067]

@@allahnah oop and so are you. Seriously, you just *HAVE* to find a way to tear everyone down.Get out rat 😑

[@nupuii1101]

@@stringworm8067 wow. You're rude af. they're just correcting you

[@vibinvina4309]

I feel terrible for her she must have gone through the worst. And I though I had it bad, at least I know you can bounce back from anything in life because she looks like she’s glowing now 🌸💕

[@arandomperson8636]

Kinda rude how your mom was so upset and the camera person filmed her

[@neville2366]

can u do a Q and A with your Boyfriend I have a question for him which is " Have u ever had to get involved with Peyton and a stranger hating on peyton in person ?" and for u Peyton " who was ur best friend on dance moms and how were u effected by the stereotype bully u were casted as ?" also I love u and I was only about 9 when I saw the show but I have a brain in my head and I knew they casted u as a bully cuz like ur a 14 year old and ur gonna say ur better than 8 year olds no I don't think so Happy holidays!!! and a Happy new year!❤🎄😍

[@dawnc12]

Best wishes for success in whatever you decide your journey will be. Sounds like the experience with Abby only made you stronger. Good for you for fulfilling your contract!

[@gabbymerritt7937]

Aw Payton this video was great. You weren’t rude or negative at all. I feel so bad about what you’ve had to go through. That show is so toxic. It kills me to think how much I love it when it’s caused so much damage to everyone who was on it. Even IF you did say that you were better than all the other girls, it shouldn’t have caused you so much hate. Kids say things without thinking them through and sometimes it comes out a way they didn’t mean it, or they didn’t think it would be that bad. I know you didn’t say it though. Anyways you’ve turned out beautifully :) I love you 🥰

[@brooke4608]

This happens on almost every single reality tv show. Producers have every source of editing in the world to twist words and personalities. Whenever I watch reality tv and see a bratty or rude character, I’m always aware that it’s probably fake and they aren’t even mean in real life.