DWTS Pro Rylee Arnold Confirms Romance with USC Football Player: 'Is This a Hard Launch?'

Dancing with the Stars pro Rylee Arnold appears to have found a new love interest. On October 27, 2023, she shared multiple adorable snaps featuring University of Southern California (USC) Trojans tight end, Walker Lyons. Arnold playfully referred to her post as a "hard launch" on Instagram.

One of the pictures captured the couple happily on the field following the USC Trojans' significant 42-20 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on October 26. In this particular photo, Arnold gazed affectionately at Lyons while her hand rested on his chest.

Additional images showed the dancer in a lively atmosphere at the game, smiling from the stands. Among these were snaps of her embracing her new boyfriend, which fans found touching. Another photo included Arnold with her sister Brynley and Brynley’s husband, Donny McGinnis. A final image displayed the beaming duo once more, while Arnold proudly wrapped her arms around Lyons.

In her post, Arnold wrote, "Is this a hard launch?? 🤭❤️‍🔥" She gained attention with her lighthearted remarks, including a cheeky comment from Taylor Lautner, who quipped, "Definitely ain’t a soft launch."

An engaging clip from the game also appeared on Arnold's TikTok, where she expressed newfound interest in football, accompanied by text stating: "Really into football these days 🤭❤️‍🔥 @walkerlyons." Additionally, she shared moments from their date at Disneyland, including a playful image of her kissing Lyons on the cheek.

Lyons is a freshman from Folsom, California, noted on the USC Trojans website, proudly donning the number 85 jersey.

Before confirming this budding relationship, Arnold previously teased about her dating life on TikTok on October 4. In her chat, she hinted at a date she had recently enjoyed. "Get ready with me for rehearsal while I debrief the date I went on a couple nights ago," she told fans.

Following their initial date, Arnold shared that they had hung out consecutively. "It’s so much fun," she claimed, elaborating on their shared interests. Arnold expressed her excitement to see where their relationship heads, highlighting the chemistry and sweetness she found in Lyons.

While addressing the challenges of busy lives, she noted, "Luckily, our schedules kind of work out together, making things nice." At the time, she avoided naming her date, but hinted at a strong connection.

Previously, Arnold had sparked rumors of romance with her former DWTS partner, Harry Jowsey. However, she clarified to PEOPLE in September that she was enjoying her single status. "I am currently single right now," she confirmed then. "I love being single. It's the best."

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