Mark Ballas revealed why he chose to remove his hook prop from his hand while dancing a jive with partner Maura Higgins on Dancing With the Stars. “We did try to keep it,” Ballas, 40, exclusively told Us on Monday, November 2, as Higgins, 35, recalled them practicing with “the hook on” his hand, adding, “I was spinning with it. It was actually easy with the spin.” Ballas channeled his inner Captain Hook while performing with Higgins, who dressed as sweet and sassy fairy Tinker Bell, to “You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!” from Peter Pan. He started the routine off with...
Why Mark Ballas Removed His Hook Prop During 'DWTS' Jive With Maura Higgins
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Nov 3, 2026 • 1 hour ago
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