Who is Rylee Arnold dating? Everything you need to know about DWTS Pro’s boyfriend Walker Lyons

Rylee Arnold had kept her relationship under wraps until one day she decided not to. The internet recently went nuts when the DWTS pro took to her Instagram and shared creepy photos with a USC football player asking, “Is this a hard launch???” The giggles in the caption almost echoed through our screens!

And with that post, she put to rest relationship speculation that continued to materialize until Arnold confirmed it to the world. Yes, she’s dating USC tight end Walker Lyons, who, in her words, makes her feel, “the luckiest.” We are sure you will have more questions swirling in your mind. So let’s get started and know more about the lovebirds!

Meet Rylee Arnold’s boyfriend, Walker Lyons

Walker Lyons is a ‘West Coast kid’ from California who studied at Folsom High School and began his athletic career there as well. His high school football tenure may have been cut short by an incident where he broke his leg, but for all the time he played, Lyons was named the All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year in 2023. In 2024, Lyons committed to USC , which according to his statement at a press conference was, “always one of (his) favorite schools.” Ever since, he has been third on the team’s tight end depth chart.

But how did he fall for Rylee Arnold? Well, Arnold is keeping his social media game as real as ever and in such a candid moment, revealed that she had her first date with Lyons in October 2024, which involved grabbing a “sweet treat” and taking a stroll around Santa Monica. Per her, they had been having fun talking to each other and texting, which is why she was excited to meet him, “I’ve never met him before, but we have a lot of mutual, which (are) interesting coincidences…” she said.

And the best part? Their personalities match quite well. They are both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Other than that, there are a few details that Rylee Arnold appreciates, “He supports me so much and is just so kind to me all the time. And it’s so nice and refreshing to be around and I just think he’s the best and he takes everything like a champ” she says. But does her dance partner Stephen Nedoroscik approve of him, too? Well, here’s what he has to say.

Stephen Nedoroscik shares his first impression of DWTS partner Arnold’s girlfriend

Speaking to Access Hollywood, Stephen Nedoroscik shared that he recently got the chance to meet Rylee Arnold’s new girlfriend. “We were kind of in a dance, he walked in and I was like, oh shoot, that’s weird, I’m dancing.” But the gymnast agreed“He (Walker Lyons) seemed like such a nice guy, definitely a nice guy.” Nedoroscik even shared a little anecdote about how Lyons held the door for him, which is why he could tell how polite and well-mannered the football player was.

Rylee Arnold on the other hand couldn’t help but let out a cackle saying: “I got the stamp of approval on it!” Well, her instinct was always that Walker and Stephen would definitely like each other because they were both incredibly happy and sweet boys. And you know what? The three of them accompanied by Nedoroscik’s girlfriend, Tessa McCracken, have also been on a double date!

On Nov. 9, Rylee Arnold shared a peek inside their double date as all four headed to the LA premiere of the film Evil! With Rylee and Walker sitting in the front and the other couple cozying up in the back seat, the ride was sure to turn heads. If Rylee and Stephen manage to win DWTS finale, maybe we’ll get another iconic moment with the four of them together. What do you think of their chances of taking home the trophy? Share your thoughts below!