Mark Ballas Wants To Make One Thing Clear About Their Relationship

With tonight's season premiere just hours away, her partner, Mark Ballas, wants to make one thing clear about their relationship.We are not dating," Ballas told us earlier today, "but we are having a good time."Now that that rumor has been nipped in the bud, back to the dancing."It's a miracle what was done in three weeks," says the pro hoofer. "She does have a little bit of rhythm. She's not Miss Superior Dancer yet, but we'll get her as close to that as we can. She's a little nervous, but she's doing very well.

Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas took to the Dancing with the Stars Stage tonight and gave it all in the Cha Cha Cha. The performance set to the song 'Mama Told Me Not to Come' was a strong dance that got the audience all excited.Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate is very supportive of her daughter Bristol. “She’s my number one cheerleader, and I can’t wait for her to come watch the performances and just see me in a whole new light.” Bristol told People.

The judges were extremely kind to the celebrity contestant as well with Len saying it was an acceptable performance for week one and Carrie mentioning that Bristol has a dancing future. While all eyes were on Bristol Palin's costume, everyone started yelling when she took off her jacket to perform revealing a short one piece dress in matching heels.The performance was one of the best of the evening and had few issues with the performance. While this performance was anticipated for all the wrong reasons, Bristol definitely proved why she deserved to stay in the competition.

The time has come! The premiere of Dancing With the Stars is Monday, September 20, at 8PM EST. It will be two nights of dancing with the first elimination on Wednesday. Mark and Bristol are dancing Monday night, and Sarah Palin will be in the audience to cheer her daughter on.Mark and Bristol need YOUR help! The only way they will remain in the competition is if the fans vote for them. Mark fans are definitely veterans of the voting wars, and we will need all our expertise this season! Please plan on voting very hard right from the beginning.