'DWTS' Rylee Arnold fuels dating rumors with Walker Lyons amid Stephen Nedoroscik romance talk
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After six weeks of sizzling chemistry on the 'Dancing with the Stars' stage, Rylee Arnold and Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik found themselves at the center of fan-fueled romance rumors.
Speculation of a budding romance between the two intensified as the duo’s on-screen bond became a focal point for viewers. But in a turn of events that shocked fans, Rylee recently hinted at a new romance—not with Stephen, but with USC football star Walker Lyons.
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Insights into Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik's relationship
Fans couldn’t help but notice the Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik close bond, sparking widespread speculation that there might be more than just dance between them.
However, the Olympian was quick to set the record straight on an episode of the 'Lightweights Podcast', addressing the rumors by affirming his relationship with long-term girlfriend Tess McCracken and clarifying that his bond with his dance partner is purely platonic.
He said, "We are friends, and like, Riley has come over to my place, and like, me, Tess, my girlfriend, and Riley will just like play Face 10 with one another or like Codenames."
But if Rylee and Stephen are simply dance partners, fans wondered if Rylee had romance elsewhere in her life.
This curiosity only heightened when Rylee recently shared an Instagram story documenting her trip with her sister to a USC football game—where USC tight end Lyons took the field.
On Sunday, October 27, Rylee, took to Instagram to share a series of pictures of herself beaming ear to ear while attending Lyons' games. “Is this a hard launch?? 🤭❤️🔥” she joked in the caption.
Rylee Arnold and Walker Lyons spark dating rumors with social media clues
Sharp-eyed fans started piecing together subtle hints that Rylee Arnold might be dating Walker Lyoons, a rumor that quickly gained momentum after spotting the two on each other’s social media profiles.
One particularly observant fan noted the frequent interactions between Rylee and Walker’s posts, along with a video shared by Walker’s friend that appeared to show the pair holding hands.
“It’s 1000% him,” wrote the fan, per Essentially Sports. “He’s accidentally posted her in like 3 of his recent TikToks... LOVE ITTT.” While some videos were later taken down, fans couldn’t ignore the clues.
Insights into Rylee Arnold and Walker Lyons' relationship
Adding fuel to the fire, Rylee Arnold herself hinted at a recent date in a TikTok video, describing an evening that involved as, "We went and got food, drove around, and then we came back to my apartment and talked for a little while.”
She further described her date as “sweet and humble” and mentioned that they had a “back-to-back hangout.” The pair come from a devout Mormon background, a similarity that netizens believe could be significant in their relationship.
Despite ongoing fan theories, Rylee has chosen to keep her personal life private, likely influenced by the intense speculation that followed her partnership with Stephen.
As she continues to make waves on 'DWTS', Rylee remains a favorite among fans who have watched her grow up on screen and now hope for the best in her budding romance with Lyons.
