The Abby Lee Dance Company just got much smaller. Tuesday’s new episode of Dance Moms featured the return of the minis. However, fans shouldn’t get too used to them, because Abby confirmed that their time on the show has come to an end.

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Recently, Abby took to Instagram to share her anger and frustration that the Dance Moms producers had sent the minis home during filming for season 7.

“The network/ production co sent the #ALDCMinis home today. I’m sick over it! They are talented first & foremost, but also respectful, hard working, dedicated, and a joy for our entire faculty to work with!” Abby captioned the photo.

The network/ production co sent the #ALDCMinis home today. I’m sick over it! They are talented first & foremost, but also respectful, hard working, dedicated, and a joy for our entire faculty to work with! I’m sure in time the world would’ve come to know and love them just like all of you did with a different bunch of little girls I introduced to you 5 years ago!!! #DanceMoms #season7 #ALDCAlways #ALDC #ALDCLA #AllLoveDanceConfidence #AllLoveDanceCourage

A photo posted by Abby Lee Miller (@therealabbylee) on Sep 15, 2016 at 6:47am PDT

She also said she had hoped that, in time, fans would have fallen in love with them, just like they did with the elite team years ago.

“I’m sure in time the world would’ve come to know and love them just like all of you did with a different bunch of little girls I introduced to you 5 years ago!!!” she ended the post.

Besides the minis, the rest of the ALDC’s future on the show is still unknown. Abby recently pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud and for failing to report over $10,000 worth of Australian currency she brought into the United States.

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Abby could be sentenced to some major jail time, leaving fans wondering if the show will end up being cancelled all together.

What do you think about the minis being kicked off of the show? Will you miss them? Do you think the producers made the right decision? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section, and vote in the poll below.

Season 6 of Dance Moms airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on Lifetime. For more news on the show, be sure to like our Dance Moms Facebook page.

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Jordan Dunnigan

Contributing Writer, BuddyTV