When Stephen Nedoroscik made the switch from gymnastics to dancing with DWTS, it was clear that he needed help. The Olympic bronze medalist needed a guiding hand to navigate the world that was completely unfamiliar to him. He required someone who could help him achieve respect and recognition in his craft. If the gymnast failed to find that support, he risked becoming a laughing stock in front of the very people who had recently elevated him to stardom. Thankfully, he has found that guiding hand in Rylee Arnold.

Rylee, a Dancing with the Stars veteran with six years of experience on the show, was the perfect match for the gymnast, as she understood all the intricacies involved in their craft. Their pairing quickly became a match made in heaven, and audiences embraced them from the very beginning. According to Rylee, much of the credit for their success goes to the gymnast himself.

Rylee Arnold talks about choreographing Stephen Nedoroscik for DWTS

Within some time of their working relationship, Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold have forged a great bond with each other. In an interview with Our Era, the 19-year-old spoke about their equation. Both of them already have names for each other. ‘Star crossed besties’ is what they refer to each other as affectionately. According to Rylee, while Stephen may be new to the craft, he gives it all during rehearsals, which is why it’s amazing.’

She said, “Stephen works so hard, sometimes I have to remind him to take a break,” It can be deciphered from this that Stephen Nedoroscik has brought his gymnastics work ethic into the dancing stage. As it has worked so well in the sport, what’s stopping it from working here? Rylee continued, “He knows what it takes to succeed, and he brings that same perseverance to dance, which makes teaching him easier.” However, despite the gymnast being the perfect student, Rylee still finds choreography hard sometimes.

The dancer said, “It was definitely hard at first. Your mind always has to be thinking about it, and sometimes you want to unplug but can’t,” Sometimes, it becomes tough for her to choreograph a full performance and then teach it to Stephen, as he may not fully grasp it, but she has slowly started figuring things out. “Once you figure out what works for you, it’s great,” she added. While Stephen has been dealing with dancing through sheer determination and hard work, one thing he seems to be struggling to deal with is his fame.

Stephen Nedoroscik was very overwhelmed with his newfound fame at the Paris Olympics

When Stephen Nedoroscik pulled off his ‘Clark Kent’ move on the pommel horse at the Paris Olympics, he quickly became a rising star in the gymnastics world. Winning the bronze medal in such a spectacular fashion brought him significant attention online, leading to him ‘blowing up’ on the internet. While he was initially thrilled by the overwhelming reception, he soon realized he was in over his head. Recognizing the need for guidance, he sought someone who could help him navigate this newfound fame, allowing him to focus on his sport as the individual finals of the Olympics were fast approaching.

On the Lightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpis, he said, “Now it’s like juggling around because I didn’t have an agency. I didn’t have anyone representing me. I had, like, this four-day span from Team final to, like, my individual final,” Stephen Nedoroscik said that he was getting very overwhelmed by all the attention as his phone kept buzzing every second. Finally, he had to switch his phone off to concentrate on the competition.

But now, Stephen Nedoroscik appears to have gradually adapted to the attention he’s receiving. This is evident through his increased social media presence alongside dance partner Rylee Arnold. With their growing popularity and connection, everything seems to be going well in Clark Kent’s life right now.