He saved the very last dance for Charli D’Amelio.
Mark Ballashas won his final mirror ball trophy.
“I’ve done 20 seasons now,” said Ballas,according to E!.
Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas pose with their mirrorball trophies after winning season 31 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Eric McCandless/ABC
I’m coming to a close tonight.
This is going to be my last dance."
He won the mirror ball trophy this past season alongside partner, TikTok star Charli D’Amelio.
The actor and performer first joined the show as a pro ballroom dancer in season 5.
His victory with D’Amelio marked his third and final victory.
Still, Ballas is leaving the door open to return to the ballroom in other capacities.
He could come back merely for an exhibition dance.
“Thank you guys for a lifetime of memories,” he said.
“I appreciate it.
I’m not saying this is the end.
This is just the last time I’ll be dancing with a partner.”
He isn’t the only pro dancer hanging up his shoes after season 31.
Cheryl Burke also previously announced her retirement.
Ballas declined to comment further and representatives for the show also declined to comment.
