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Mark Ballas and his wife BC are having a great time at the grill while cooking sausages in a new paid position. The professional dancer turned video foodie shows off his grilling technique in perfect sync with the tunes, introducing Zatarain’s smoked sausage as the ultimate game day snack. The fun video is a good example of Mark’s unique liveliness and his interaction with the audience.
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Mark Ballas not only proves that he is an outdoor guy but also has the ability to change his habitat like a bird. The former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro was busting out his signature moves during a backyard barbecue and cookout that was also the setting for the new sponsored video that was half a cooking competition and half a dance battle. He slowly but surely progressed in the world of entertainment, but still showed off his grilling talent as he lit the fire and made smoke from Zatarain’s sausage, while twerking and dancing.
“You know I can’t grill if it’s not kinda awesome,” Ballas wrote in the caption and put a smiling emoji at the end, indicating that the content was funny. His wife BC appeared in the video, but Ballas was still the center of attention in the cooking and dancing routine. In the video, they tell the audience that the couple is making what Ballas calls “game day perfection,” while a voiceover mentions that they are “throwing some Zatarain sausages on the grill to make our game day better.”
Ballas’ outdoor cooking entertainment was a hit with the public and received a lot of positive feedback about it, where people combined the cooking and dancing aspects in one performance and therefore perceived it as something great. One user perfectly expressed the general sentiment by saying, “This is the energy everyone needs to have on the grill,” signaling that the time has come for Ballas to be considered the new godfather of unbeatable grilling entertainment. The comment became even more prominent, especially due to the fact that it came from Zatarain’s account, which is of course official, thus the brand indicates its support for Ballas’ peculiar way of promoting its product.
A couple of viewers expressed that they found the couple’s romantic side more attractive, with one saying: ‘What a fun, sexy, cool couple.’ Super catchy song.’ This shows that the couple is building their public persona through their playful relationship and that they are the type of people who enjoy the little things in life together. Another comment was a little more impressive, with the user saying: “What a beautiful couple.” I’ve watched Mark for years and now your lovely wife has done even better. I love videos like this.’
Despite the dancer’s laughter, she remained visible. One viewer said: ‘The voiceover at the end got me!’ as if marking the moment when Ballas, in a hurry, says: ‘Okay, let’s go, we’ll miss the game.’ Come on.’ This quick change from cooking to dancing to watching football added more humor to the already funny video.
There were still some people who weren’t entirely convinced by the whole cooking demonstration. One very picky person said, “You lost me on the ketchup, but everything else looks good,” proving that even the most entertaining cooking videos may not please all viewers when it comes to choosing sauce. This particular comment also sparked a bit of a debate about what are appropriate toppings for sausages, showing how Ballas’s video had tapped into the broader food discourse.
The video was not only a source of entertainment but also a source of temptation for some viewers who openly confessed that they suddenly felt cravings. “Now I want hot dogs,” one commenter wrote, and Ballas himself responded, “about to make more,” demonstrating his commitment to the community. Another viewer took action and exclaimed: ‘I saw this and ran to the store! You hit the nail on the head!’ indicating the success that Ballas’ product placement has had.
Comments about dancing took up a portion of the comments section, with one user stating, “If you’re not twerking while cooking, what are you doing right!?” and this sentiment prevailed as many others shared their praise for Ballas’ legendary dance style even in the kitchen. Zatarain’s official account also participated in this particular dialogue saying: ‘you have to twerk’, thus revealing the brand’s willingness to add humor to the campaign from the fun side.
The video had a significant impact as it caused some viewers to reconsider their own arrangements at home. “Sending this to my husband,” one commenter wrote. ‘I want the same level of performance on barbecue nights!’ Others said they wanted to be right next to the action and there were comments like ‘I want to be your neighbor!’ and ‘Can I be invited to the cookout?’ proving that Ballas not only created aspirational but also accessible content.
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Mark Ballas is still capable of reinventing himself after ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and this interrogation is proof of his ability to combine professional dancing with new opportunities. The comments were overwhelmingly positive and reflected the view that people appreciate his true passion and the fact that he is willing to make the boring task of cooking fun. Whether floor or grill, Ballas is the one who enriches every experience with music and movement. Her recent impromptu performance in Hamilton shows her continued versatility, while her Harry Potter-themed post demonstrates her playful side. Additionally, Alexander Jean continues to create music that resonates with his audience.
