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The dream team is back together! Days after revealing that he was in New York City to “handle some business,” Mark Ballas has popped up exactly where fans want him: Alongside his Dancing With the Stars partner Whitney Leavitt.
Leavitt, who stars on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, sent fans into an immediate tizzy when she posted a playful reunion video of herself and Ballas outside the Ambassador Theatre in NYC. That’s the very theater where Leavitt is set to make her Broadway debut next month as Roxie Hart in Chicago — a detail fans clocked instantly.
In the clip, the duo dances together on the sidewalk to PSY’s “Gentleman,” effortlessly slipping back into the chemistry that made them such fan favorites on DWTS. Leavitt captioned the video with just five words that caused maximum chaos: “hear me out, what if???”
A ‘DWTS’ Reunion That Has Fans Spiraling
The reunion already felt big, but Ballas hopping into the comments only added fuel to the fire. In the top comment, he joked, “What if you didn’t step on my foot next time,” showing the playful banter between the two hasn’t gone anywhere.
Fans, however, were far less chill.
The comments section quickly transformed into a full-on theory board, with viewers tossing out ideas, wishful casting, and pure unfiltered excitement. Many zeroed in on the idea that Ballas’ mysterious NYC “business” might have something to do with Chicago itself.
“So hear me out — Billy Flynn,” one fan wrote, referencing the slick, scene-stealing lawyer role in the long-running musical. Another followed up with, “Mark Ballas for Billy Flynn!!” — a suggestion that gained serious traction.
Others were simply overwhelmed by the reunion energy, chiming in with reactions like “O M G WHAT IS HAPPENING,” “Things feel right in the world again,” and “Don’t play with us like that.” One fan summed up the mood perfectly: “I have no idea what’s happening but I’m here for it.”
Clearly, fans are emotionally invested in seeing Ballas and Leavitt together again!
Is Mark Ballas Headed to Broadway?
The speculation reached a whole new level when one fan directly asked, “Billy Flynn?” Leavitt’s response? A single emoji: . No confirmation, no denial — just enough to send fans into full meltdown mode.
From there, the comments poured in even faster, with fans openly celebrating the reunion. “My faveeees, need an extended cut of the final dance,” one person wrote, while another declared, “My fav duo!!!!” Others focused on the feel-good factor of seeing the pair together again, sharing reactions like, “I’m so happy you two are together again,” “OHHH YESSS THE DUO IS BACKK,” and “THE REUNION WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.”
While nothing has been officially announced, the idea of Ballas joining Leavitt onstage doesn’t feel far-fetched. The dancer and choreographer previously made his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots, earning praise for his performance and proving he can command a theater audience just as well as a ballroom.
As Leavitt prepares to step into Roxie Hart’s iconic role, fans can’t help but imagine Ballas sliding into Chicago’s world with her, especially as Billy Flynn, a character built on charm and showmanship.
For now, the duo is keeping fans guessing. Whether this was just a joyful reunion between friends, a clever tease, or the soft launch of something bigger, one thing is clear: People are watching closely.
Until then, fans will happily rewatch the sidewalk dance, dissect every emoji, and hope that “handle some business” turns into one very exciting Broadway surprise.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.