# Rylee Arnold
**Rylee Arnold** (born 2005) is an American professional dancer and choreographer from [Provo, Utah](https://www.edgepedia.org/provo-utah), best known as a pro on the ABC competition series *Dancing with the Stars*, which she joined at age 18 for season 32 in 2023[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10022998/) • [2](https://abcnews.com/amp/GMA/Culture/meet-rylee-arnold-new-pro-dancing-stars-dreamt/story?id=103015787). She is the youngest sister of [Lindsay Arnold](https://www.edgepedia.org/lindsay-arnold), a former *DWTS* pro and Mirrorball champion[2](https://abcnews.com/amp/GMA/Culture/meet-rylee-arnold-new-pro-dancing-stars-dreamt/story?id=103015787), and a public advocate for type 1 diabetes awareness[3](https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/rylee-arnold/).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 2005, Provo, Utah[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10022998/) |
| TV debut | *Dancing with the Stars: Juniors* (2018), partnered with Miles Brown; the pair finished second[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/) |
| *DWTS* pro debut | Season 32 (2023), partnered with Harry Jowsey[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/) |
| Best-known finish | Season 33 (2024) with Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik; the pair placed fourth[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/) |
| Later partners | Scott Hoying (season 34); [Connor Wood](https://www.edgepedia.org/connor-wood-comedian) (season 35)[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/) • [5](https://abc.com/cast/926e0c85-5bde-4a97-a0b0-d7bb80b1322f) |
| Health | Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 15; manages it with a Dexcom glucose monitor[6](https://thesmudgereport.com/dwts-finalist-rylee-arnold-calls-her-type-1-diabetes-a-source-of-strength/) |
| Family | Youngest sister of *DWTS* pros and dancers Lindsay, Jensen, and Brynley Arnold[2](https://abcnews.com/amp/GMA/Culture/meet-rylee-arnold-new-pro-dancing-stars-dreamt/story?id=103015787) • [1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10022998/) |
## Early life and dance training
Arnold grew up in Provo, Utah, dancing alongside her older sister Lindsay, who would become a *Dancing with the Stars* pro and Mirrorball champion[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/) • [2](https://abcnews.com/amp/GMA/Culture/meet-rylee-arnold-new-pro-dancing-stars-dreamt/story?id=103015787). She is 11 years younger than Lindsay and grew up attending the show's live tapings; in an interview with *Good Morning America* she said she had "dreamt about this moment for my entire life" ahead of her own casting[2](https://abcnews.com/amp/GMA/Culture/meet-rylee-arnold-new-pro-dancing-stars-dreamt/story?id=103015787).
Her training was cross-disciplinary. A 2018 profile of her *DWTS: Juniors* casting listed her as cross-trained in ballroom, hip-hop, jazz, tap, contemporary, and gymnastics, training at the VIBE studio in Provo, and noted that she placed 3rd in Under-10 Latin at the WDC World Championship in Paris in 2014[7](https://www.puredwts.com/2018/07/17/puredwts-dwts-junior-pro-profile-rylee-arnold/).
## Dancing with the Stars: Juniors
Arnold made her television debut in 2018 on *[Dancing with the Stars: Juniors](https://www.edgepedia.org/dancing-with-the-stars-juniors)*, a spin-off of the main series, with Lindsay Arnold serving as her pro mentor[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/) • [7](https://www.puredwts.com/2018/07/17/puredwts-dwts-junior-pro-profile-rylee-arnold/). Her celebrity partner was actor [Miles Brown](https://www.edgepedia.org/miles-brown-actor); the pair came in second[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/).
## Dancing with the Stars pro career
**Season 32 (2023).** Arnold debuted as a full pro on the main series in 2023, paired with reality television personality Harry Jowsey[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/). Romance speculation surrounded the pair during the season, which both denied[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/).
**Season 33 (2024).** She returned in September 2024 partnered with Olympic pommel horse gymnast [Stephen Nedoroscik](https://www.edgepedia.org/stephen-nedoroscik); the pairing became one of the most talked-about in the show's recent history, and the pair placed fourth[4](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/) • [8](https://creatordb.app/creatorstats/ryleearnold/). In this period she described a daily rehearsal load of four hours[9](https://ak2.aka.eonline.com/ca/news/1425398/dancing-with-the-stars-rylee-arnold-on-critics-season-35).
**Seasons 34 and 35.** Arnold competed in season 34 with [Pentatonix](https://www.edgepedia.org/pentatonix) singer [Scott Hoying](https://www.edgepedia.org/scott-hoying)[8](https://creatordb.app/creatorstats/ryleearnold/). For season 35, ABC lists her celebrity partner as comedian and podcaster Connor Wood[5](https://abc.com/cast/926e0c85-5bde-4a97-a0b0-d7bb80b1322f).
Outside the broadcast seasons, Arnold has joined the *DWTS* live tour. She did not perform on the 2025 tour in order to focus on managing her health, then joined the 2026 tour for a shorter run of dates, telling *Us Weekly* she could "manage it with my health and everything"[10](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/rylee-arnold-details-dwts-tour-return-after-break-for-health/). Earlier, in March 2026, she had filled in on tour dates for pros [Jenna Johnson](https://www.edgepedia.org/jenna-johnson), Daniella Karagach, Britt Stewart, and Brandon Armstrong, who were away for an undisclosed project[11](https://parade.com/news/fan-favorite-pro-rylee-arnold-join-dwts-live-tour).
## Type 1 diabetes and advocacy
Arnold was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 15, while traveling every weekend for her dance team's competition season[6](https://thesmudgereport.com/dwts-finalist-rylee-arnold-calls-her-type-1-diabetes-a-source-of-strength/). She began management with constant finger pricks and later moved to a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor to track her levels during training[6](https://thesmudgereport.com/dwts-finalist-rylee-arnold-calls-her-type-1-diabetes-a-source-of-strength/). She has publicly described the condition as a source of strength[6](https://thesmudgereport.com/dwts-finalist-rylee-arnold-calls-her-type-1-diabetes-a-source-of-strength/), and in a 2026 video for [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints) she attributed her resilience to her faith[12](https://static.ksl.com/article/news/entertainment/dwts-pro-rylee-arnold-faced-a-frightening-diagnosis-then-she-prayed/51618916).
Her booking profile describes her as an advocate who speaks on performing under pressure, building confidence, and health and resilience[3](https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/rylee-arnold/).
## Other work
CAA lists Arnold as an actress, professional dancer, choreographer, and lifestyle creator, based in Los Angeles and Utah, with a combined social media reach of 3.1 million[3](https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/rylee-arnold/). IMDb credits her with appearances including *Dancing with the Stars: Juniors* (2018), *[Reading Rainbow](https://www.edgepedia.org/reading-rainbow)* (2025), and the *American Idol Official Podcast* (2026)[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10022998/).
## References
1. [Rylee Arnold, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10022998/)
2. [Meet Rylee Arnold, the new pro on 'Dancing With the Stars', ABC News / Good Morning America](https://abcnews.com/amp/GMA/Culture/meet-rylee-arnold-new-pro-dancing-stars-dreamt/story?id=103015787)
3. [Rylee Arnold, CAA Speakers](https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/rylee-arnold/)
4. [Rylee Arnold, Us Weekly celebrity page](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rylee-arnold/)
5. [Rylee Arnold, Dancing with the Stars cast page, ABC](https://abc.com/cast/926e0c85-5bde-4a97-a0b0-d7bb80b1322f)
6. ['DWTS' Finalist Rylee Arnold Calls Her Type 1 Diabetes a Source of Strength, The Smudge Report](https://thesmudgereport.com/dwts-finalist-rylee-arnold-calls-her-type-1-diabetes-a-source-of-strength/)
7. [PureDWTS DWTS Junior Pro Profile: Rylee Arnold, Pure Dancing with the Stars](https://www.puredwts.com/2018/07/17/puredwts-dwts-junior-pro-profile-rylee-arnold/)
8. [@ryleearnold Stats: Dance Audience & Rate Card, CreatorDB](https://creatordb.app/creatorstats/ryleearnold/)
9. [Dancing With the Stars' Rylee Arnold on Critics, Season 35, E! Online](https://ak2.aka.eonline.com/ca/news/1425398/dancing-with-the-stars-rylee-arnold-on-critics-season-35)
10. [Rylee Arnold Details DWTS Tour Return After Break for Health, Us Weekly](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/rylee-arnold-details-dwts-tour-return-after-break-for-health/)
11. [Rylee Arnold to Join 'DWTS' Live Tour, Parade](https://parade.com/news/fan-favorite-pro-rylee-arnold-join-dwts-live-tour)
12. ['DWTS' pro Rylee Arnold faced a frightening diagnosis. Then she prayed, KSL.com / Deseret News](https://static.ksl.com/article/news/entertainment/dwts-pro-rylee-arnold-faced-a-frightening-diagnosis-then-she-prayed/51618916)
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