DWTS Judges Shirley and Mark Ballas Clash Over 'Wow' Moment
Judges Shirley and Mark Ballas engaged in a tense exchange during 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro' over a contestant's performance. The disagreement arose from differing interpretations of what constituted a 'wow' moment.
Key takeaways
- Judges Shirley and Mark Ballas debated the interpretation of a 'wow' moment during 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro'.
- Contestants Selena Hamilton and Erik Linder performed a routine featuring a 'moment of stillness' as their 'wow' element.
- The disagreement led to a brief, tense exchange between the mother-son judging duo on the August 10 episode.
What Happened
During the August 10 episode of 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro', judges Shirley Ballas and her son Mark Ballas clashed over the critique of contestants Selena Hamilton and Erik Linder. The challenge for the week, set by guest mentor Daniella Karagach, was to create a routine with a 'wow' moment. Hamilton and Linder opted for a 'moment of stillness' as their 'wow' factor, which drew differing opinions from the judges.
Why It Matters
The exchange highlighted a disagreement between Shirley and Mark Ballas regarding the interpretation of the 'wow' moment challenge. Shirley Ballas felt the routine lacked the expected impact, while Mark Ballas suggested the concept was open to interpretation. This led to a momentarily tense interaction on the judging panel, with Shirley reminding Mark they were in a professional setting.
Key Facts
- The episode of 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro' aired on August 10.
- Guest mentor Daniella Karagach challenged contestants to create a routine with a 'wow' moment.
- Selena Hamilton and Erik Linder chose a 'moment of stillness' as their 'wow' moment.
- Shirley Ballas stated a silent moment does not mean standing still.
- Mark Ballas commented that 'wow' moments are open to interpretation.
- Shirley Ballas told Mark, 'Can I finish my notes, please?'
- Shirley Ballas later stated, 'We’re not at home now, we’re in a professional arena.'
- Hamilton and Linder were ultimately placed in the bottom two and eliminated.
- Mark Ballas is a 40-year-old professional dancer.
- Shirley Ballas is a 65-year-old professional dancer.
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