Get the latest gossip

DWTS’ Mark Ballas Recruits Mom to Explain the Origin of His British Accent


‘DWTS’ alum Mark Ballas recruited his mom, Shirley Ballas, to explain why his British accent ‘goes in and out’

Shirley, 64, explained to followers it’s because Mark has “a full English mother who was born and raised in Liverpool in England.” His father, Corky Ballas, is from Texas. “I Had to let the QUEEN OF LATIN give some of yous a Histroy [sic] Lesson,” Mark captioned the clip, referring to Shirley’s history as a professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge. Mirrorball champs or not, Dancing With the Stars has featured some impeccable professional dancers in the years since the ABC competition series premiered in 2005.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Us Weekly

Read more on:

Photo of mark ballas

mark ballas

Related news:

News photo

Derek Hough Is ‘Absolutely Here’ for Mark Ballas as a Permanent ‘DWTS’ Judge

News photo

'DWTS' Alum Mark Ballas and Wife BC Jean Welcome Baby No. 1

News photo

Dancing With the Stars alum Mark Ballas and BC Jean welcome their son Banksi Wylde Ballas and share first snap one month after his birth