Mark Ballas Defends Whitney Leavitt's Traitors Casting

Mark Ballas has spoken out to defend his former Dancing With the Stars partner, Whitney Leavitt, regarding her casting on the upcoming season of The Traitors. Ballas, who appeared in season 4 of The Traitors with Maura Higgins, stated that he had known about Leavitt's involvement for some time. This statement serves to counter internet theories suggesting Leavitt was a last-minute addition to the cast after her husband, Conner Leavitt, was eliminated early from DWTS.

Whitney Leavitt is set to compete in a castle in the Scottish Highlands alongside other notable figures. Her castmates include The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei, actor Dominic Monaghan, Survivor winner Michele Fitzgerald, and Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth. Ballas offered Leavitt encouragement, advising her to 'do her best.'

Higgins shared her own experience on The Traitors, describing the game as incredibly challenging and difficult to advise on. She emphasized that the dynamics within the castle are unpredictable and highly dependent on the group's interactions. Both Ballas and Higgins are currently focused on their performances in the current season of DWTS, preparing for their upcoming 'Yacht Rock Night' routine.