American Idol Pia Toscano denies dating Mark Ballas, says they're "just friends" 04/12/2011 Pia Toscano has denied she is dating Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Mark Ballas, claiming they're just "good friends." Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' runner-up Lauren Alaina calls off engagement to high school sweetheart Alex Hopkins'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery marries Gabi DugalScotty McCreery: I forgot there was a gun in the backpack I took to airport TAGS: American Idol Dancing with the Stars Mark Ballas Stefano Langone Pia Toscano Chris Jericho