Mark Ballas Responds to Speculation He Might Become a Judge on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Mark Ballas is one of the most talented pros on Dancing With the Stars, but fans have been speculating that he could pivot to being a judge on the series after getting a taste of judging life over on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.So...does Mark plan to hang up his dancing shoes and join the judges’ panel? He told The Hollywood Reporter in a recent interview that the verdict is still out. “I don’t know. I’m not sure. I’d have to see,” he said, somewhat cryptically. “I’m a very take it day-by-day person. Honestly, I don’t think ahead like that. I’d have to see if it came along. I enjoyed guest judging. The Next Pro was really fun. I think I’ve done the show for long enough that I could give good feedback and advice for contestants. But, again, that’s totally out of my hands.”He also noted elsewhere in the interview that “I’ve only guest judged once. I love the creative part of the show. That’s what makes it fun. That’s kind of been my life for so long. And one of the big reasons for me going back last season was excitement for my son to see me do what I’ve dedicated my life to. He’s only three, but he can watch the show and he’s like, ‘Oh my God, dada!’ So it’s a big part of it, and constantly loving the new challenges and creativity. It’s pretty straightforward, simple as that, really.”Oh, AND? Mark was also asked about his mom, Shirley Ballas, potentially joining the Dancing With the Stars judges’ panel full-time, and teased “I have no idea. She’s already a judge on Strictly. That would be difficult to do both, but Len [Goodman] did it for so long. So did Bruno [Tonioli]. I have no idea what the intentions are with the panel. I think the panel is pretty set.”