What happened to the "DWTS" giveaway promised by Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas?

The "DWTS" giveaway promised by contestants Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas was canceled, as it was not authorized by the show's network ABC and producer BBC.

Why did the "DWTS" network and producer reject the giveaway plan?

While the exact reason was not specified, some fans speculated the giveaway could have been viewed as an attempt to "bribe for votes" in the competition, where contestants are evaluated based on scores and viewer votes.

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'DWTS' Contestants Forced to Cancel Fan Giveaway

Q: How did the "DWTS" contestants react to the giveaway cancellation?

Leavitt and Ballas expressed disappointment, saying they "just wanted to do something really special" for their supportive fans. They plan to find another way to show their gratitude.

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Summary

"DWTS" stars Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas had to cancel a giveaway for fans
The giveaway was not authorized by ABC and BBC, the show's network and producer
Fans speculated the giveaway could have been seen as a "bribe for votes"

On October 23rd, 2025, "Dancing With the Stars" (DWTS) contestants Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas announced they had to cancel a giveaway they had promised to their fans earlier in the week. The couple, who star on the reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," took to TikTok to inform their over 3 million followers that the planned giveaway was not authorized by ABC and BBC, the respective network and producer of DWTS.

Ballas explained in the video that the decision to cancel the giveaway was "completely out of our hands." Leavitt expressed her disappointment, saying she and Ballas "just wanted to do something really special" for their supportive fans. The original giveaway offer would have flown out a dedicated fan and a guest to Los Angeles to watch the DWTS Halloween live show.