[s5e24] West Coast Strikes Back Apr 2026

Fresh off her historic win against her big sister Maddie, Mackenzie Ziegler was under the microscope. Abby decided to test Kenzie’s newfound confidence with a big featured role, but the victory was bittersweet.

The loss left Abby fuming, as she warned the girls that they were on the verge of joining the "long line of broken dreams on Hollywood Boulevard". With two losses in a row, the pressure is officially on for the ALDC to find their footing in LA. [S5E24] West Coast Strikes Back

The Rivalry Ignites: ALDC vs. MDP in "West Coast Strikes Back" Fresh off her historic win against her big

While the competition was fierce, the episode also featured a deeply personal story for the Siwa family. JoJo’s grandmother, who was battling stage 4 colon cancer, visited Los Angeles, prompting Jessalynn to push for JoJo to have a featured role. JoJo ultimately performed a special solo dedicated to her grandmother, providing a rare emotional anchor in an otherwise high-drama episode. The Result: A Brutal Loss With two losses in a row, the pressure

Abby was feeling the heat, especially with MDP out for revenge after their previous loss. In a classic Abby move, she even engaged in a war of words with the MDP moms, which ended in an incredibly awkward exchange about her late mother. Mackenzie’s Moment (and Maddie’s Shadow)

Fans and fellow moms were quick to notice Melissa’s reaction—or lack thereof—to Mackenzie’s success, with many criticizing her for not standing up for Mackenzie when Abby later swapped a lead role back to Maddie. A Heartfelt Tribute for JoJo