Melissa Gisoni on Fame, Family, and Flipping the Script After Dance Moms

Turning The Tables By Teresa Giudice

Hurrdat Media

Tv & Film

4.4 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 8 December 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

From Dance Moms fame to reclaiming her own spotlight, Melissa Gisoni joins Teresa to turn the tables on how reality TV shaped her life—and her daughters’. In this heartfelt and raw episode, Melissa opens up about her complicated relationship with the show, how it impacted Maddie and Kenzie, what she’s still healing from, and how she’s moving forward on her own terms. Plus: the truth behind her “villain” edit, what really went down off camera, and how she’s finally finding her own identity beyond “Dance Mom.” This one’s for the OG fans who watched it all unfold—and are ready to hear the real story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Think about cheese.
0:02.0	Make your thoughts cheesier.
0:04.2	Now add 100% chicken breast fillet,
0:06.3	Chipotle sauce and Amadea cheese melt.
0:08.3	And it's giving the new cheesy chicken stack at McDonald's.
0:12.0	Did we mention it's cheesy?
0:13.9	Cheese.
0:15.8	Availments at the 4th of Jan, 2026 from 11am.
0:18.1	Plus and participation may vary.
0:19.2	Subjects availability.
0:20.2	There's a reason we re-watch Home Alone every year.
0:23.5	Merry Christmas, you filthy animal.
0:25.7	It's because the best stories stay with you.
0:28.6	And Disney Plus is where you'll find your next great story.
0:32.5	Whether it's fantastic four first steps.
0:35.1	We will protect you.
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0:39.1	Or brand new Percy Jackson. That is just the beginning.
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0:49.1	Tees and Cs apply.
0:50.2	Hey Harry. Hello, mate. Got any tips for the football?
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