Mark Ballas Addresses Whitney Leavitt’s Casting in The Traitors
Mark Ballas, known for his time on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), has spoken out regarding Whitney Leavitt’s participation in the upcoming season of The Traitors: New Blood. Speculations about Leavitt being a last-minute addition surfaced, but Ballas dismissed these claims, insisting that Whitney’s participation was known to him for quite some time.
During a recent interview, Ballas expressed his enthusiasm for Leavitt’s inclusion, as they had previously shared a partnership on DWTS. He mentioned that while giving future contestants advice is tricky due to the group dynamics, he is excited to see how Whitney will fare on the reality competition.
Whitney’s casting garnered interest partly due to the timing of the announcement, coinciding with her husband Conner Leavitt’s quick elimination from DWTS. Some fans speculated that Whitney could have been slotted into The Traitors as a consolation because of this timing. However, Ballas’s comments suggest that Whitney’s involvement was planned well in advance.
Fans familiar with Whitney from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are likely to find her competitive spirit well-suited for the challenges of The Traitors. With the season set to air on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, viewers will soon see her performance alongside other contestants.
For those eager to catch up with current episodes of The Traitors: New Blood, they can be streamed the next day on Peacock.
