DWTS: Next Pro: Shirley & Mark Ballas Clash During Tense Judging Spat

Disagreeing with his mom, Mark interjected with, “Well, it’s also open to interpretation.”

Shirley immediately fired back with, “Can I finish my notes, please?”

Shirley’s scolding was followed by their own moment of silence as everyone in the room appeared shocked by the awkward exchange.

Shirley ultimately broke the tension by adding, “Thank you, Mark. We’re not at home now, we’re in a professional arena.”

Getting back on track following the spat, Shirley explained she wished Erik would have “let yourself go even more than you did.”

Similarly, she advised Selena, “I’d said to Mark, ‘I think she might give Dani a run for her money,’ and that didn’t quite happen for me, unfortunately. That doesn’t mean it’s not great dancing. I appreciate the quality, but as the contemporary dancer, I expected a little bit more from you.”

And after initially disagreeing with his mother, Mark eventually saw her point of view.

“The brief was create a ‘wow’ moment, right?” the 40-year-old told Erik and Selena. “I need a little bit more.”

See the competition continue when Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC and streams on Hulu.

In the meantime, keep reading to meet the incredible talents vying for a coveted spot on season 35 of DWTS.