AS KAYLIE'S POPULARITY SURGES, THE GIRLS REAP THE BENEFITS IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF 'MAKE IT OR BREAK IT," MONDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (January 5, 2010) � Kaylie's popularity continues to grow when she and Nicky are invited to Los Angeles to attend an A-list pool party complete with limos and a private jet! The girls get a taste of celebrity living, flashbulbs and all when Emily and Payson are also invited to tag along, while Lauren blackmails Nicky to be his date. Nicky's dad helps Payson get an appointment with one of the world's leading back doctors, conveniently located at UCLA. Will Payson be able to compete again or will her dreams be smashed in "California Girls," an all-new episode of "Make It or Break It," premiering on ABC Family on Monday, January 18, 2010 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

As their popularity into the mainstream grows, Kaylie and Nicky participate in a photo shoot with Seventeen Magazine and Emily and her mom Chloe realize their newfound fame at The Rock when they arrive to their very own parking spot right next to Lauren Tanner's! After reading the inspiring book Sasha gave her, Payson feels optimistic and returns to The Rock in a new role�assistant coach.

When Lauren "accidently" discovers Carter is homeless and living out of his car following a disagreement with his father, she offers him temporary housing in her attic and keeps his secret from everyone else. Will she use this secret information as blackmail down the road or is it for her own personal gain? Meanwhile, Emily's mom Chloe decides to reinvent herself and start dating again using the internet. At the Bistro Boulder, she is shocked to discover her mystery date is -- Steve Tanner! Surprisingly they have a good time, and decide to keep this just between each other.

After much anticipation, Payson and Kim visit the world famous back doctor to take every measure possible to insure that Payson will return to the gym. Will this renowned doctor have the news they are hoping for?

"Make It or Break It" stars Chelsea Hobbs, Ayla Kell, Josie Loren, Cassie Scerbo, Zachary Burr Abel, Peri Gilpin, Candace Cameron Bure and Susan Ward.

"Make It or Break It" is executive produced by Holly Sorensen, Paul Stupin and John Ziffren, along with co-executive producer Joanna Johnson. John J. Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart are consulting producers, with supervising producers Michael Gans and Richard Register and producer Kevin Slattery. The new original series' recurring cast includes Anthony Starke, Johnny Pacar, Marcus Coloma, Rosa Blasi, Jason Manuel Olazabal, Brett Cullen, Erik Palladino, Mia Rose Frampton, Wyatt Smith and Neil Jackson.

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