Call Her Daddy Dancing with the Stars: Whitney & Mark's Final Dance
Nov 27, 2025
Whitney Leavitt, a reality TV personality and dancer, joins Mark Ballas, a seasoned Dancing with the Stars pro, to discuss their unexpected elimination from the show. They delve into the impact of online backlash and the emotional rollercoaster they experienced. Whitney shares her fears about being labeled a villain due to her past on a reality show, while Mark reflects on their rehearsal chemistry and strategies. Both emphasize the importance of mental health and urge fans to choose kindness over negativity.
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Elimination Felt Like A Breakup
- Whitney describes feeling the show end like a breakup because she spent every day with the cast and cameras.
- She says she didn't expect to reach semifinals and soaked in every performance fearing it might be her last.
Past Reality Edit Shapes Future Votes
- Whitney expected online hate because of her earlier seasons of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
- She believed her reality-TV persona would carry into Dancing with the Stars voting and perceptions.
Dance Background, Not Ballroom Training
- Whitney explains her modern dance degree from BYU is artsy and didn't include partnered ballroom training.
- She hadn't danced rigorously since college because she had children and used TikTok as an outlet.