Mark Ballas and his wife discuss his journey on Dancing with the Stars while making breakfast
Way From the DWTS Stage
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Ballas was on DWTS for 20 seasons and became a fan favorite. He has fondly spoken about his time on the show despite leaving to pursue other career goals. He also went on a high note, after winning Season 31 alongside Charli D’Amelio. Deadline reports that the dancer announced his retirement during a performance for the “Dancing with the Stars Live 2023” tour in Las Vegas.
“I’ve done 20 seasons now,” Ballas said. “I started this journey when I was 21, 22, and honestly, being able to dance and perform for you fans — you guys are the best fans.”
He continued, “My mom is here tonight. My dad is here tonight. My wife is here tonight. My wife’s mom and dad are here tonight. I just want to finish by saying, this will be the last time you see me dance in this capacity. I’m coming to a close tonight. This is going to be my last dance.”
It may have been his last dance on the “Dancing With the Stars” stage, but at least fans get to see Ballas when he posts videos on Instagram!