Jumping in with both feet, Rylee Arnold just gave her new romance a big thumbs up, and it’s definitely got people talking! Just a few weeks back, she and Stephen Nedoroscik were lighting up the dance floor on Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars. Their chemistry was off the charts, and, of course, rumors about a romance started swirling like wildfire. But Nedoroscik quickly set the record straight, saying that while he and Rylee are really close, it’s all been platonic. He even mentioned how the three of them—Stephen, his girlfriend Tess McCracken, and Rylee—often hang out, playing games like Face 10 and Codenames. So it looked like they were just friends, after all, all on the same page. Now, fast forward to October 2024!

After dropping hints about her new romance on social media for a while, Rylee finally confirmed her relationship with a University of Southern California tight end through an Instagram “hard launch.” But are Rylee and Stephen really just friends? It seems the answer is a resounding no! Rylee recently revealed that there’s definitely more to their relationship than meets the eye.

Stephen dishes on the secret to their dance floor chemistry!

On 29th October in DWTS, after Stephen Nedoroscik and professional dance partner Rylee Arnold impressed the judges and snagged their first perfect score, they sat down for an interview to share their thoughts. Recently, Access Hollywood dropped a video on YouTube titled “Rylee Arnold GUSHES Over New BF, Talks Stephen Nedoroscik Double Date Plans.” During the interview, they were asked, “You two are obviously super close; how would you describe your bond, and what have you learned from each other during this time?”

Rylee’s response was heartfelt: “I would just say we are like just best friends; we constantly poke fun at each other, and I’m so grateful for Stephen and everything he has given me. He’s given me so much advice in life and has been a huge inspiration to everything that I do. Honestly, going into the studio with him and having his positive attitude around really builds me up as a person and makes me a better person.” It sounds like they aren’t just friends; they’re truly best friends!

Stephen chimed in, saying, “It’s like we kind of radiate positivity on the dance floor. I mean, she’s just an amazing person, and I couldn’t be luckier to have a better coach.” The interviewer persisted with curiosity to learn about Rylee’s buzzing love story adventure. She noted that it had been quite a week for Ryle in light of her official unveiling” of her boyfriend on social platforms. Reminiscing about their conversation where Ryle expressed a desire for privacy, the interviewer inquired about the reason behind Rylee’s decision to go public now and why she felt that this moment was perfect to reveal her relationship to the eye.

Rylee replied, “I mean, I’m just feeling really good in my relationship right now. I found a really good guy who treats me so well and makes me so happy. We thought it was a fantastic time to share it. But who exactly is Rylee’s boyfriend?

Stephen Nedoroscik’s girlfriend gives Rylee Arnold’s romance her stamp of approval

Recently, Rylee captured the attention by revealing her new romance with Walker Lyons, a college football player. Rylee gave everyone a peek into their romance with a “hard launch” on Instagram, revealing that she’s dating the 18-year-old true freshman tight end. Walker has already made his mark this season, playing in five games and racking up five catches for 25 yards. According to USC’s website, he’s currently third on the team’s tight-end depth chart. It looks like Rylee is thriving both on the dance floor and in her personal life!

Rylee and Walker first met through common friends. After several messages exchanged by both of them in the chat box they switched to, they figured it was time for the first proper date. They chose Santa Monica, where they enjoyed a sweet treat and strolled along the beach. After that time, they have been actively interacting.

When Rylee announced their romance on Instagram on October 27, Stephen Nedoroscik’s girlfriend, Tess McCracken, couldn’t resist chiming in with, “The best ones are Big 10💙.” With this kind of support, it seems all four of them are building a great bond!