Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold have been partners on Dancing with the Stars for six long weeks. And during the same, the two have had to face the barrage of speculations while trying to keep the routines in check. The spiral of speculation that first hit the internet was the alleged rumors of Stephen and Rylee being something more than dance partners. The claim, of course, stemmed from not facts but the inexplicable chemistry of the world on the screen. However, Stephen Nedoroscik could not let the rumors float for long!

Stephen Nedoroscik quickly went on to remind the world about his long-term girlfriend, Tess McCracken. But he did not go there; he went on to explain how he shares a platonic relationship with Rylee, and even better, the trio, in actuality, gets along rather well. While the rumors of the dancing duo might have ended, the topic of Rylee Arnold’s dating life still piques the fandom’s curiosity, even after the dancer exclusively stated to PEOPLE Magazine that “I’ve been single for a while, but I love it.” And a new spiral has just begun in the Rylee verse of possibilities!

Not so long ago, Rylee shared an Instagram story mentioning a trip with her sister to a USC football game. That was the alarm for the fandom to take notice. This time, after some investigative work, the fandom has come to the conclusion that Rylee Arnold has something brewing with USC’s favorite tight end, Walker Lyons. The speculation intensified as more subtle hints emerged, including appearances on each other’s social media accounts.

One fan, after closely analyzing the social media accounts of both Rylee and Lyons, had something to say. “It’s 1000% him. idk why they’re trying to hide it still😭. He’s accidentally posted her in like 3 of his recent TikToks. He’s always active on her posts, and his friend accidentally posted a story of them walking ahead and holding hands. LOVE ITTT,” they wrote. While the fan points out a TikTok that shows Rylee, the video has now been removed from Lyons account. But another equally intriguing TikTok from Rylee might just give the answers.

A few days ago, Rylee Arnold took it to TikTok and posted a video talking about the latest date she was on. At the same time, she says, “We went and got food, drove around, and then we came back to my apartment and talked for a little while.” Sounds like the perfect date, doesn’t it? Rylee also goes on to call the mystery man “sweet and humble.” The speculation only grew stronger when Rylee mentioned, “Last night was so fun, and I don’t know, just kind of crazy that we did a little back-to-back hangout, but I don’t mind.”

That’s right, two date nights in a row! Sure, it does sound like things are getting serious. Hoping that the speculation is true, another fan went on to write, “What a cute couple if it’s true.” The speculation surrounding Walker is not without its reasons. Walker Lyons is not just one of USC’s top athletes; he also shares the same faith as Rylee. Rylee grew up in a devout Mormon household, the same faith that Lyons follows. Netizens believe that this could also be another factor contributing to the decisions Rylee makes. But it gets better!

Reddit truly exploded when fans went on to identify a blonde woman in one of Walker’s TikTok videos. So, what was the confirmation factor? Well, Lyons had managed to hide Rylee’s face but not her bracelet and nails. Lyons later took down the video, which only made the doubts all the stronger.

If the fandom wasn’t convincing enough, there’s more!

As the mill of rumors continues to churn out fresh theories, one fan went on to note the scrutiny that Rylee is being put under. “I’m a fan of Rylee, but some fans definitely are. I understand why she is somewhat cautious of what she lets out,” wrote the netizen. The point, yet again, is not without reason. Additionally, it would explain why Walker Lyons took down the TikTok. And why wouldn’t she want to keep it private? The Stephen Nedoroscik rumors were brutal, after all.

Over the course of this season of Dancing With The Stars, Rylee Arnold has been in the headlines more than usual. And that is all thanks to Stephen Nedoroscik. He is, after all, an Olympian who went viral and then stepped onto the dance floor. So it is no wonder that the fandom read into the duo’s offbeat rehearsal schedule and their tendency to spend downtime together. The TikToks and shutdown rumors may lay a solid foundation for the alleged Lyons-Arnold relationship. But there is another factor that adds to the speculation.

A lynx-eyed fan went on to write, “Brynley’s husband is a longtime USC fan, so I’m not sure that’s proof. Not saying she’s not, but Donny and Brynley go to a few games a year.” Another point to the fandom because that is also a well-documented fact! Brynley Arnold, Rylee’s sister, and brother-in-law, Donny McGinnis, over the years, have been spotted at different USC games.

In fact, a post from Donny’s Instagram a few years ago shows that there is a deep-seated loyalty in play here. The post was captioned, “Win or lose, always a USC Trojan. Fight on.” It is evident that Donny has a special kind of love for the USC Trojans. While these outings fuel fan theories, they don’t necessarily mean Rylee’s attendance at the game has anything to do with Walker Lyons. Nevertheless, the fans are excited!

So much so that a fan went on to write, “OH MY GOD, RYLEE IS IN LOVE AND IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL!!!” The fandom has seen Rylee on the screen since she was a little girl. She went from Dancing with the Stars: Juniors to being on two seasons of the senior show. So, it is no wonder that fans are invested in her life. But regardless of where the relationships between Rylee Arnolds and Walker Lyons stand, the fandom is all love for Rylee.