The seventh episode of season 33 of Dancing with the Stars aired on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, featuring the remaining seven couples vying for a place in the Top 6. One standout duo was Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik and his professional partner, Rylee Arnold, who delivered a compelling contemporary dance set to “I Ran (So Far Away)”by Hidden Citizens.
The judges lavished praise on their performance, awarding them their first perfect 10, contributing to a commendable total score of 28, which included two additional 9s. Enthusiastic fans took to social media to express their admiration, with one user exclaiming on X:
“STEPHEN AND RYLEE OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was so good what???????”
“Stephen that was AMAZING! !!!!! So so so so SOOO good!!!! He nailed this new character! Rylee absolutely crushed it with the choreography too! She understands his strengths and utilizes them, amplifying his performance tenfold,”a fan shared.
“I genuinely think Rylee has garnered a dedicated fanbase, not solely centered on Stephen. Without diminishing their relationship, it was strategic to announce this during a particularly risky week for contestants,”another user tweeted.
Viewers of Dancing with the Stars season 33 particularly lauded Rylee’s choreography:
“I’m thrilled that Rylee finally got the chance to showcase her incredible choreography skills,”one comment read.
“ANOTHER SPECTACULAR HALLOWEEN CONTEMPORARY!!! He briefly lost timing after building momentum, BUT he recovered right away! This was undoubtedly his best dance! Rylee, this was your most impressive choreography yet! 10,”commented another fan.
“Oh no; it seemed like Stephen lost a bit of commitment/attack halfway through the piece. However, Rylee, that was some beautifully eerie and athletic choreography you’ve crafted,”noted another tweet.
Additional comments from fans included:
“Stephen & Rylee Contemporary HIS BEST DANCE! This now ranks among the greatest contemporary performances in this show’s history, LIKE WHAT???? Where was his perfect score for this dance?? It truly deserved one!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME??,”one user expressed.
“WE NEED TO RALLY VOTES FOR STEPHEN AND RYLEE! WE NEED TO RALLY VOTES FOR ILONA AND ALLAN! LET’S SUPPORT OUR OLYMPIANS,”another fan insisted.
An In-depth Look at Stephen and Rylee’s Halloween Night Performance in Episode 7 of Dancing with the Stars Season 33
In the seventh episode of season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, Stephen and Rylee showcased a Contemporary dance to “I Ran (So Far Away).”Before stepping on stage, Stephen candidly discussed his fear of the dark, noting that without his glasses, he struggled with depth perception, and bright lights were discomforting for him.
The duo received a score of 28 out of 30 for their performance, along with accolades from the judges. Bruno praised Stephen for discovering his “dramatic persona,”stating that he became “totally lost in character.”He remarked that the contestant embodied someone entirely different, delivering something “special and beautiful.”
Later in the episode, the couple faced off against Jen and Sasha during a Salsa dance-off. The friendly banter continued as Stephen confidently claimed, he had the “stamina to Salsa circles around Jen.”
“Stephen, you may be Superman, but I’m Superwoman,”Jen playfully replied.
Although Rylee and Stephen won the dance-off, they found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard alongside Jen and Sasha and Chandler and Brandon.
Fans online echoed sentiments about Stephen and Rylee’s performance, believing they deserved perfect scores for their routine.
Episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 33 are available for streaming on ABC.
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