Rylee Arnold makes her feelings known for Stephen Nedoroscik after the gymnast expresses his gratitude after their final DWTS performance

Following their final appearance on Dancing With The Stars, Stephen Nedoroscik's partner Rylee Arnold acknowledged her feelings for her gymnast partner. Arnold and Nedoroscik displayed a few stunning performances throughout the season.

The pair performed a Quickstep routine to “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts in the redemption round and a freestyle routine on Coldplay's Viva La Vida song at their final appearance. The gymnast and the pro dancer pair secured fourth place on the show.

Fresh off their final ultimate performance, Nedoroscik expressed his gratitude, highlighting her kindness and determination, which made their DWTS journey meaningful. He thanked her for being an exceptional dance partner and a valuable friend.

"Rylee, I feel so lucky to have had you by my side," wrote Nedoroscik. "Your positivity, kindness, and determination made every second of this experience worthwhile. Looking back on our first rehearsals, when I was timid, to now ending the show with a perfect score, it is unbelievable what you have taught me. Thank you for not only being the best dance partner, but also an indispensable friend."

As the Paris Olympic medalist expressed his deep gratitude, the pro partner highlighted their strong bond, referring to him as "lifelong friend," and called their team "ArnoldPommel."

"Stephen!!!! So grateful for you and the lifelong friend I now have 🥹🥹🥹 you inspire me in so many ways and I’m truly so lucky that I had you as my partner 🫶🏼 team Arnold pommel for LIFE 😭❤️"

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Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold secure a perfect score for their final performance on DWTS

Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik at the "Dancing With The Stars" rehearsal studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by GC Images)

For their final performance on the DWTS, Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold scored their perfect 10s. For the first round of final showdown, they performed a quickstep on “I’ll Be There for You,” for which they earned 29 points.

In the next round—the redemption round—the Paris Olympian and pro dancer pair grooved on Coldplay's Viva La Vida, earning their perfect score for the first time on the season and receiving tens from all three judges.

Their ultimate performance was an ode to the gymnasts' Olympic bronze medal victories as it began with Nedoroscik performing several pommel horse moves on the apparatus before taking the stage. Amid the performance too, he displayed a few elements on the stage, showcasing his incredible skills.