Podcast: Alexa and Carlos PenaVega unearthed major DWTS lore on Witney Carson and Mark Ballas feud
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Alexa said Carson and Ballas “refused to be in the same room together,” describing an alleged feud during the 2015 season. The reason for the reported tension is not confirmed.
Reports of an earlier fling
The account suggests the rumored feud may have followed an alleged fling in 2014. At that time, Carson and Ballas were reportedly on breaks from their respective relationships, though it is unclear whether they were ever more than friends.
Performances fueled the lore
In December 2014, Carson and Ballas performed a Travis Wall contemporary routine together during the DWTS tour. The routine ended with a kiss. Ballas also posted a tribute to Carson after their September 2014 dance to the “My Girl” duet by Smokey Robinson and Aloe Blacc. The Instagram post was later deleted; Ballas wrote that she had stood out to him when she first attended his class.
Timeline remains uncertain
The account does not establish when the reported relationship or tension began or ended. It also leaves open whether Carson and Ballas were ever more than friends. Carson and Ballas later became engaged to their respective partners in 2015, but the precise timeline of any alleged fling and the reported feud remains unclear.
Key points
- Alexa and Carlos PenaVega discussed DWTS lore on their October 22 podcast episode.
- Alexa said Witney Carson and Mark Ballas refused to share a room.
- A reported 2014 fling may have been connected to tension in 2015, but this is unconfirmed.
- Carson and Ballas became engaged to their respective partners in October and November 2015.