Dancing With the Stars fans believe that Rylee Arnold, 19, may have found love off the dance floor – with college football player Walker Lyons.
Rylee, who recently teased her followers about a blossoming relationship, has kept the identity of her new beau under wraps. However, eagle-eyed fans believe they’ve pieced together clues pointing to the USC tight end as her potential boyfriend.
On a TikTok post, Rylee gushed about her date with an unnamed “sweet and humble” man, describing him as “so easy to talk to.” The DWTS pro hinted at a deeper connection by saying, “We have so many similarities… I’m really curious to see how this all pans out.”
But it was a now-deleted TikTok post from Walker Lyons that set the rumor mill on fire.
Fans Detect Romance in Social Media Clues
Reddit detectives quickly analyzed Walker’s video. It showed the back of a blonde woman who seemed to match Rylee’s description. “Is this Rylee in Walker’s latest TikTok?” one fan asked, adding, “Bracelet and nails match.”
Further fueling the theory, fans pointed out that both Rylee and her sister Brynley Arnold follow Walker on Instagram. Some speculated that Walker deleted the post to avoid attention after comments began asking if Rylee was the mystery woman.
“It’s possible he’s trying to protect her from online harassment,” one Reddit user suggested. Others were curious why the couple might be keeping their relationship low-key, with one fan saying, “Maybe they’re not ready to go public yet.”
Meanwhile, Rylee Juggles Dancing and Supporting Stephen Nedoroscik
Rylee Arnold’s budding romance isn’t the only thing keeping her busy. She’s partnered with gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik on Dancing With the Stars. She recently recorded his first spray tan before Disney Night.
In a fun Instagram post, Rylee shared a video of Stephen getting tanned for his Hercules-inspired dance. “He is so ready to be Hercules!” Rylee captioned the video, adding, “We are so excited 😂✨🫶🏼.”
Stephen poked fun at himself in the comments, writing, “I literally thought I’d never get a spray tan hahaha.”
During rehearsals, the duo also delighted fans with a TikTok lip-sync to High School Musical’s “I Want It All.” Although fans had hoped they would perform as Sharpay and Ryan Evans for Disney Night, the pair opted for a Charleston instead.
Rylee and Stephen’s Growing Chemistry on the Dance Floor
Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik have earned praise for their performances. They even scored their first nine of the season for an Argentine Tango on Dedication Night. However, judge Carrie Ann Inaba noted that Stephen’s moves could sometimes appear “a bit wobbly.”
Rylee acknowledged the feedback, telling Us Weekly, “Sometimes we put so much energy into it that it’s not grounded. That’s something we need to work on.”
Stephen dedicated the night’s performance to the U.S. men’s gymnastics team, saying, “I just want everyone to know it’s possible. No matter how unlikely it seems, if you keep your head high and work hard, you can achieve it.”
Stephen and Rylee lowkey carried that team dance, I gotta say #DWTS pic.twitter.com/35m8n2k2S4
— Matt C. Middleton (@MCMiddleton) October 23, 2024
Will Rylee Arnold Go Public with Her Relationship?
With fans buzzing over her potential romance with Walker Lyons, Rylee Arnold finds herself at the center of speculation. Whether the couple decides to go public remains to be seen. For now, Rylee is focused on her Dancing With the Stars journey. She wants to make every performance count with her partner, Stephen Nedoroscik.
Only time will tell if Rylee and Walker’s relationship will become Instagram official. Fans may have to piece together the puzzle from social media clues.
One thing is certain: DWTS viewers will keep a close eye on Rylee both on and off the dance floor.
