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FULL Q&A: Mark Ballas Teases 'Crazy' Final 'Traitors' Episodes as Finale Looms

The reality TV fave talks Survivor dreams, stage stamina & life after the spotlight.

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Feb 24, 2026
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Fresh off his stint on The Traitors, Mark Ballas isn’t spilling spoilers – but he is teasing that the finale will be one to watch. As he approaches 40, the longtime Dancing With the Stars pro is embracing a new chapter that blends strategy, stagecraft, and serious stamina – saying he’s more focused than ever on staying “ready” for whatever comes next.

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He sat down with OK!’s Carrie Berk to open up about life after the castle, Broadway pride, recovery routines, and whether another reality competition could be in his future.

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CARRIE: Its been so fun watching you on The Traitors – even though I know we can’t talk too much about it with the finale still ahead. In the meantime, are there any other reality shows you might want to do down the line?

MARK: I like shows with a purpose. That’s what was so exciting about The Traitors for me. I’ve done Dancing With the Stars for so long – it has a goal. You’re learning a dance, you’re under insane pressure and you have to deliver. It’s the same with The Traitors – you have to find traitors.

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