Mark Ballas Reacts to Mom Shirley Ballas' Tough 'DWTS' Judging
Guest judge Shirley Ballas may have sparked fear in the hearts of some Dancing With the Stars contestants this week, but Mark Ballas was ready to face his mom’s critiques. “I’m used to it,” Mark, 40, told Us after Horror Movie Night on Tuesday, October 27, where he and partner Maura Higgins performed a nightmare-inducing contemporary routine inspired by The Lost Boys . Mark added, “I grew up in this world. She’s been judging Strictly [ Come Dancing ], the U.K. version, for 10 years now and they’re a little tougher over there. They just are. So I’m used to it.” The pair — who were decked out in fangs and fake blood — earned a mix of scores from the judges, receiving a total of 32 out of 40 points. Shirley, 66, gave the lowest score on the panel, holding up a 7. She even brought out her iconic mini shoe to demonstrate how to pivot correctly on the foot. 'DWTS' Horror Movie Night Shocks With Heartbreaking Double Elimination Mark told Us he wasn’...