Despite the hype, "That Girl Has Gotta Be Kissed" placed second overall in the Junior Duet category, losing to the Candy Apples' routine "Stars Align". Abby was reportedly disappointed in Gino's performance, leading her to dismiss him and his father immediately after the results.

The central storyline revolves around a musical theater duet titled .

Abby recruited former Candy Apple dancer Gino Cosculluela to dance with Maddie.

The choreography required Maddie to give Gino a kiss on the lips at the end of the routine. Maddie, who was 11 years old at the time, expressed significant discomfort and shyness about having her first kiss during a recorded dance routine, famously stating she would have preferred to kiss Zac Efron instead. Results and Drama The episode concludes with mixed results for the ALDC:

Maddie's Milestone: A Recap of "Kiss or Get Off the Pot" " Kiss or Get Off the Pot " is the 22nd episode of the fourth season of the reality series , which originally aired on August 5, 2014 . This episode is widely remembered by fans for a significant personal milestone for the show's breakout star, Maddie Ziegler , and the high-stakes rivalry between the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) and the Candy Apples . The Big Rivalry in Cleveland

Abby was inspired by her time as a guest judge on Dancing with the Stars to include more intricate partner work.

'Dance Moms' Recap S4 E22, Kiss or Get Off the Pot - Glamorosi