Season 31 of DWTS has a bunch of surprising updates. Apart from a group of mind-boggling celebrity contestants, the show has confirmed the return of dance mentor Mark Ballas. Returning after a five-year gap, Mark will be partnering with TikTok star Charli D'Amelio. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDancing With The Stars is a dance reality competition that features celebrities from different genres participating with professional dancers in the show. Every week they have to take part in dance challenges. The ultimate winner will walk out with the prestigious mirror ball trophy and a grand cash prize.The official synopsis of the show reads:"Dancing with the Stars is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. Hosted by supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks, who will be joined by co-host (and Season 19 winner) Alfonso Ribeiro as the series returns to the ballroom soon with an all-new lineup of celebrities on Disney+."Mark Ballas's DWTS journey so far View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOn September 8, the creators of DWTS announced the return of Mark Ballas. Moreover, Ballas was part of the dance reality show for several seasons till its 19th installment in 2017.Before leaving the show, he got to win the mirror ball trophy twice with two Olympic female contestants. The 36-year-old professional dancer first claimed victory during season 6 with Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. Moreover, he took the trophy the second time with Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson in Season 8.Ballas first appeared on the series beginning in season 5, where he partnered with television personality Sabrina Bryan. After appearing in season 6 and season 8, he appeared in Season 19 with Sadie Robertson and in season 22 with Paige VanZant.Additionally, Season 25 was his last appearance on the show before leaving. He came second in that season with electric violinist Lindsey Stirling. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAfter leaving Dancing with the Stars, Ballas married songwriter, BC Jean. They eventually formed a band named Alexander Jean and have been performing since 2015. Also, the couple appeared in ABC's The Queen Family Singalong, where they delivered a powerful performance of Another One Bites The Dust.Ballas has also performed on Broadway, playing Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys and Charlie Price in Kinky Boots. As Mark Ballas returns to the show after a long time, the news has created a buzz. Take a look at these fan reactions:DWTS & SYTYCD I guess?@dwtsytycdWait Mark is back?! Did not see that one coming #DWTS1Wait Mark is back?! Did not see that one coming #DWTSTony_T@ToNy_GoT_BaRzI'm so happy to Mark back as a pro this season. He's definitely one of my all time favorites. #DWTSI'm so happy to Mark back as a pro this season. He's definitely one of my all time favorites. #DWTSRiasMusicalEscape@RiasMusicescapeOmg I’m so excited for @MarkBallas to be back on @officialdwts ! And he has Charlie. I’ve missed him and his creativity so much! Let’s go Mark Ballas is back! #MarkBallas #DWTS3Omg I’m so excited for @MarkBallas to be back on @officialdwts ! And he has Charlie. I’ve missed him and his creativity so much! Let’s go Mark Ballas is back! #MarkBallas #DWTS https://t.co/PRqLYUTcLMJennifer@Jen_naaayLiterally every #DWTS fan: No way Mark is back as a pro. Mark, waking up and choosing chaos:Literally every #DWTS fan: No way Mark is back as a pro. Mark, waking up and choosing chaos: https://t.co/G7OGYuKgn3𝟛𝔻𝕃@3danceloverWow I don’t really know anyone other than Jordin Sparks. Like where are the stars? But one thing. MARK FREAKING BALLAS is back #dwts twitter.com/dwtsreport/sta…DWTS Report@dwtsreportWant to find out the partnerships? Guess What? You don’t have to wait until the premiere because here is your FULL Season 16 Cast!! #DWTS @officialdwts @DisneyPlus41573Want to find out the partnerships? Guess What? You don’t have to wait until the premiere because here is your FULL Season 16 Cast!! #DWTS @officialdwts @DisneyPlus https://t.co/pMH0cgPA54Wow I don’t really know anyone other than Jordin Sparks. Like where are the stars? But one thing. MARK FREAKING BALLAS is back #dwts twitter.com/dwtsreport/sta…⭕ Sarah the Book Nerd@harasnicoleNever in my wildest goddamn dreams did I ever think Mark Ballas would ever come back and do the show again. Oh, I've missed his choreography so much. The way I go back to watch them all on YouTube bc I miss him lol. #DWTS4Never in my wildest goddamn dreams did I ever think Mark Ballas would ever come back and do the show again. Oh, I've missed his choreography so much. The way I go back to watch them all on YouTube bc I miss him lol. #DWTSErica Shuford@eriiicadawnMARK BALLAS IS BACK YALL #DWTS when I tell y’all my jaw dropped 🏼 @MarkBallas11MARK BALLAS IS BACK YALL #DWTS when I tell y’all my jaw dropped 🙌🏼 @MarkBallas https://t.co/GJBxGUNAKiErika@erikaxtcAs if the cast wasn’t incredible enough, you also bring MARK BALLAS back? 🏻🏻 #DWTS11As if the cast wasn’t incredible enough, you also bring MARK BALLAS back? 👏🏻🙌🏻 #DWTS https://t.co/zG5ICejjVqJessica@jessicasr23Wow can’t believe Mark Ballas is back on @officialdwts! This is a really big cast, it should be interesting to see how this season goes #DWTSWow can’t believe Mark Ballas is back on @officialdwts! This is a really big cast, it should be interesting to see how this season goes #DWTSAlfie@AlfieS12This lineup and all these leaks have left me completely uninterested in this season so far but I might finally be on board now with Mark back. Conrad’s power. #DWTSThis lineup and all these leaks have left me completely uninterested in this season so far but I might finally be on board now with Mark back. Conrad’s power. #DWTSSome dancers who will continue to be a part of the DWTS include Cheryl Burke, Peta Murgatroyd, Emma Slater, Gleb Savchenko, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, and Witney Carson.Two fan-favorite dancers will not return in the show's upcoming season - Sharna Burgess and Lindsay Arnold have decided to focus on their families this season. While Sharna recently gave birth to his son, Arnold plans to focus on herself and grow her family with her husband, Sam Cusick.Season 31 of DWTS premieres on Disney+ on September 19 at 8 p.m. ET.