Mark Ballas Discusses Julianne Hough’s New Judge Role
And he thinks it’s a great idea! Gee, what a shock. Not. 🙂
Turns out, the pros – in particular, one who was so “wronged” by her – don’t seem all that worked up by Julianne getting hired. In fact, this particular pro thinks it’s great because she’s actually won the show and is a trained ballroom dancer, unlike two of the other judges on the panel. Hell, Mark wasn’t even sure if it was a full time job because, unlike some, he has a life. 🙂 I can hear it now – “Oh, they’re like family so of course he’s not mad.” Ya can’t have it both way, folks – he was the recipient of one of Julianne’s supposedly controversial comments and he’s cool.
Perhaps some should take notes of a mature, realistic reaction…. Mark talks to Perez Hilton.
Also – listen to the whole video. Mark says he called the other day to figure out his schedule and the producers haven’t finished pairing celebs with pros yet. So, with the exception of those who might have gotten requested, they selected their professional dancers without them having a partner in mind. This seems very unusual.
Good job. Now hopefully, this will make the nay sayers think again about Julianne!!
And fascinating indeed that producers don’t have all the celebs paired up with their pro yet.
Nothing will make the naysayers think again – not when their original thoughts are so lacking in logic.
Mark is a nice young man. That’s part of why he has been my favorite since he joined the show. He is smart to continue playing the game.
Mark really impressed me the way he acted after receiving constructive criticism. The following season he showed his manhood when he put it to good use with Candace. There was a great amount of talent in Season 18 and he put everything into making Candace shine and get over her fears. Loved him for it. It’s sad that the Pro Dancers’ fans can’t handle things the way the Pros handle them. Such drama on the internet begins to be absolutely so insane it’s hilarious. Are we ready for ROUND 19…. 🙂
Thanks for proving my point, Melissa.
Of course it has to be a game. Oh, the pros will hate her. Then when he says he thinks it’s a good idea, he must be lying. That way you get to be right no matter what, eh??
:::rolls eyes:::
Glad that Mark, the “wronged one,” spoke up saying it’s cool to have Julianne as judge. He is right in saying that between CAI and Bruno, she definitely knows ballroom (and other styles). Happy to see a more mature Mark. I have high hopes that the Mark we saw in season 18 is still the one we see in the new season. I am definitely happy for him that his venture into a music/singing career is doing well. More power to you, Mark!
Mark’s a good level-headed guy. Julianne’s criticism may have stung last year, but I do think he’s gotten better from it. I actually don’t think Mark has outdanced his partners in quite a few seasons, but S18 was the first time in a while I saw him so emotionally invested in a partner. He was 100% there for Candace and it was really heartwarming. I was so happy to see more of the sweet, goofy, positive Mark last season that I became a huge fan of since he joined the show.
Oh, how I love you, PH. HILARIOUS. … to the point 🙂