Mark Ballas

He is notable for being a two-time Mirrorball Trophy champion on "Dancing with the Stars," having won the competition in its fifth and twenty-fifth seasons. Over many seasons, Ballas has been celebrated for his innovative and complex choreography, often pushing the boundaries of dance styles performed on the show.

Recently, Ballas has been in the news due to the semifinals of the show's current season. Numerous entertainment outlets have reported on an unexpected elimination of a celebrity contestant just before the finale, a development in which Ballas, as a participating professional, was directly involved. Coverage has also highlighted specific performances and noted backstage dynamics and judge disagreements during this critical phase of the competition.