Mark Ballas Reveals He Would Love Wife BC Jean to Be His DWTS Partner After Season 35
Veteran Dancing With the Stars professional Mark Ballas opened up about his future on the competition series, revealing his dream celebrity partner.

Veteran Dancing With the Stars professional Mark Ballas has revealed that he would love to have his wife, singer-songwriter BC Jean, join him as his celebrity partner on a future season of the hit dance competition show. The dancer shared that competing alongside his spouse would be a unique and entertaining experience.
Reflecting on Timing and Career Choices
Ballas has enjoyed a long and varied history with Dancing With the Stars. After appearing on seasons five through 22 consecutively, he returned for season 25, took a break, and then came back for season 31 with Charli D’Amelio. He followed that up with season 34 alongside Whitney Leavitt and has now returned to the pro dancer cast for season 35.
When it comes to deciding when to return to the dance floor, Mark Ballas explained that there is no rigid formula for his choices. He told interviewers that his participation always comes down to timing, whether the production team wants him back, and where he happens to be at creatively. Another major motivator for his recent returns has been his three-year-old son, noting how special it is for his child to watch him perform the work he has dedicated his life to.
Juggling Judging and Other Projects
Aside from dancing as a pro, Mark Ballas has kept remarkably busy with other creative endeavors. Following season 34, he took on a judging role on the Dancing With the Stars spinoff series The Next Pro. He also made an appearance on the reality competition show The Traits, which is where he ultimately met his current season 35 celebrity partner, Maura Higgins.
When asked about potential future roles, such as returning to judge a hypothetical second season of The Next Pro or eventually joining the main show's judging panel, Mark Ballas maintained a day-by-day outlook. He noted that he would consider a return to judging if the timing felt right, everything aligned with his family, and the opportunity made sense.
Looking Ahead to Future Possibilities
While his future plans across the wider franchise remain flexible, Mark Ballas remains certain about one particular dream scenario. When discussing potential future celebrity partners, he named BC Jean without hesitation, describing the prospect of coaching his wife on the ballroom floor as an absolute riot.
For now, Mark Ballas remains focused on his ongoing work in season 35 alongside Maura Higgins and balancing his various music and dance commitments. Fans will have to wait and see if the husband-and-wife duo eventually makes it onto the ballroom stage together in a future cycle of the program.
The veteran dancer continues to evaluate his career opportunities on a day-by-day basis, keeping family priorities at the forefront of his professional choices.
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