No, DWTS duo Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold are not dating

A new season of Dancing with the Stars has begun and the rumor mill is once again running rampant with speculation over whether the chemistry between any of this season’s couples goes beyond the dance floor. Chief among them are this season’s youngest duo who have many fans at home wondering whether a showmance is playing out before our eyes between Bronze Medalist Stephen Nedoroscik and returning pro Rylee Arnold. 

From the moment Nedoroscik and Arnold were revealed as a duo ahead of the season premiere on Sept. 15, the duo quickly took to social media to gift the Dancing with the Stars fandom with a series of fun behind-the-scenes videos. The chemistry between the two in their various videos matched with the chemistry they’ve shown on the dance floor, has left many fans at home wondering whether the two might be romantically involved but that is not the case. 

While we understand the speculation about their relationship, Nedoroscik and Arnold are not romantically involved and dating. They might have amazing chemistry, but there is nothing going on between the two stars outside of being a couple on the show. 

Stephen Nedoroscik is dating his college girlfriend Tess McCracken

Although Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold are not dating, Nedoroscik is not on the market as he’s currently romantically involved with former gymnast Tess McCracken. 

Nedoroscik and McCracken first crossed paths during the summer before their freshman year at Penn State in 2017 with gymnastics bringing them together as Nedoroscik was part of the men’s team and McCracken part of the women’s team at the time. They officially began dating on July 4 and celebrated their 8-year anniversary this summer. 

“I’ve loved you 8 summers now, honey, but I want ‘em all. Happy Anniversary, my love. What an amazing adventure we’re having,” McCracken wrote in a sweet Instagram post celebrating their anniversary. 

Nedoroscik shared an equally sweet post to commemorate their 8-year anniversary on his Instagram as well, writing, "What a lucky man I am to have you by my side throughout this journey. I can't imagine where I’d be without you supporting me every day. Happy 8 years Tess, I love you." The post was fittingly accompanied by a photo of the couple in front of the Olympic Rings ahead of his Olympic debut in Paris.

Just a few short weeks after celebrating their anniversary, McCracken accompanied Nedoroscik to Paris and was on the sidelines cheering him on as he went on to win two Bronze medals at the event and became a viral sensation with the internet falling just as equally in love with "The Pommel Horse Guy.” She even joined the fun on social media after he went viral joking that “Some wear glasses,” in response to USA Gymnastics’ comment that “not all heroes wear capes.”

Rylee Arnold is currently single

While Dancing with the Stars partner Stephen Nedoroscik is currently dating his college sweetheart, Rylee Arnold is not romantically involved with anyone at the moment, though she has had to set the record straight on more than a few occasions regarding her relationship status. 

Rumors have run rampant that Arnold has been dating her former Dancing with the Stars partner, Too Hot To Handle star Harry Jowsey. Rumors began swirling about the pair dating since they competed together in season 32, but as Arnold recently told ET, there is nothing more than friendship between the two. 

"I couldn't have asked for a better partner for my first season and I'm just so happy for his recent successes and everything he's doing with his life right now. He's one of my best friends and he'll be one of my best friends for the rest of my life,” Arnold shared, adding, “We had so much fun together and I'm truly so grateful for the relationship I built and the friendship I built with him."

While Nedoroscik and Arnold might not be dating, they are both hoping to take home the Mirrorball Trophy this season and fans can continue to enjoy their journey on the show while it lasts!