Three-time Mirrorball trophy winner Mark Ballas is hanging up his dancing footwear after 20 seasons on the hit ABC/Disney+ competitors sequence Dancing With the Stars.
The fan-favorite skilled dancer made the announcement in Las Vegas on Sunday (March 12) through the remaining cease of the Dancing With the Stars Stay 2023 tour. Standing on stage along with his Season 31 profitable companion Charli D’Amelio, Ballas advised the viewers he’s retiring from the present.
“I’ve achieved 20 seasons now,” he mentioned. “I began this journey once I was 21, 22, and actually, with the ability to dance and carry out for you followers — you guys are one of the best followers.”
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“My mother is right here tonight. My dad is right here tonight. My spouse is right here tonight. My spouse’s mother and pa are right here tonight,” he continued. “I simply wish to end by saying, this would be the final time you see me dance on this capability. I’m coming to a detailed tonight. That is going to be my final dance.”
Ballas first joined the sequence in Season 5 and gained his first Mirrorball within the sixth season with former Olympic determine skater Kristi Yamaguchi. After that, he gained the competitors for a second time in Season 8 with Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson. He left the present after Season 25 in 2017 however returned for the latest season, the place he gained his third and remaining time with TikTok star D’Amelio.
“I had one of the best time ever this season. And this dance is a good way to complete it off,” he advised the Las Vegas followers. “I’m not saying that is the top… I’m simply saying that is the final time I’ll be dancing with a companion.”
Take a look at the gallery under for a few of Ballas’ most memorable DWTS moments over time.
Dancing With the Stars, Season 31, Streaming Now, Disney+
