Why did Mark Ballas come back to dance with the stars for season 34

Mark Ballas not entirely ready to say goodbye to the dancing room – and is ready to compete for the Mirrorball Trophy with Whitney Leavitt on Dancing with the stars Season 34.

“I had a few clear injuries that were kind of slowing me,” Mark, 39, was told only Weekly US On Wednesday, September 3, for his return to the show, noting that his body was “feeling good” after some “hard core” physical therapy.

Mark Hiatus took from Dancing with the stars After season 25, returning for season 31 in 2022 – who won with Tiktok’s Charli d’amelio. As he confirmed his retirement in 2023, Mark now wants to show his passion to his son. (Mark and wife Bc jean Banksi’s welcome son in 2023.)

“I’m also a new dad and I’m really excited for my son to see Daddy doing this,” explains Mark.
“I love the show and I’ve been able to perform on her a couple of times since I stopped. I had to make the tango awesome DerekMe and Charli made a victory lap. I arrived at the guest judge last year. … I’m like, ‘I think I’ve had a couple more in the tank.’ I want my son to watch me do this. Exciting to be back. “

Whitney may have shown his dance movements at -lein as part of The secret lives of Mormon women‘Momtok Group, but she’s yet to train in the Ballroom.

“That’s been very new,” he only Us. “I was humble right away. Honestly, I went in with so much confidence. I was like, ‘I have this.’ And then Mark started teaching me the movements.

Whitney was flowing that Mark had already been “Amazing” as a teacher During exercises. “It’s so funny because Mark will show me a step and immediately in my mind, I’ll think, ‘There’s no way,'” he explained. “But it simplifies to help me learn how to do it. So then when I do, I’m like, ‘Oh yes.’ It simplifies everything, which makes him go smooth and ungodly. ”

As they prepare to show their dance movements for fans and critics alike, Mark noted that Pal Derek, 40 (Derek, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno tonioli are confirmed to be take the judges’ seat again for season 34.)

“The good thing is that we’ve been doing this for so long, so he wants to give you how she is,” said Mark. “I’m ready for her. I’ve been dealing with him for 30 years.”

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Dancing with the stars Premieres on ABC and Disney+ September 16 for 8 pm ET, with new chapters streaming the next day on Hulu.