Mark Ballas' Broadway Struggle: Viral Bug & Recovery

0:00It's April 21st. This is entertainment and celebrity news. Today, AI powered stories from the spotlight. Mark Ballis, the Dancing with the Stars pro, jumped back to Broadway in Chicago, playing Billy Flynn opposite his season 34 partner, Whitney. Leave it as Roxy Heart. He announced the limited run back in March, but illness derailed his performances right away. Their time on Dancing with the Stars last season stirred up drama, with fans calling out Whitney's strong dance background as an edge and a messy fan, give away that didn't help. Still, the pair pushed his early favorites until they got cut just before the finale. Mark's voice failed mid-song during a show on April 20th, forcing him offstage after the first act. He shared how he pushed through recovery too soon and felt crushed about letting down the crowd and cast. Days later, he opened up about a viral bug hitting his whole family hard, explaining why he skipped another night around May 19th. He's been fighting to bounce back ever since.

1:00Fingers crossed, Mark heels up quick so he can light up that stage again with Whitney.