{"id":1344,"date":"2024-11-28T10:12:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T10:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=1344"},"modified":"2024-11-28T10:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T10:12:24","slug":"dwts-finale-night-viewers-slam-annoying-judge-for-hating-this-pair-after-controversial-scoring-reveal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/1344","title":{"rendered":"\u2018DWTS\u2019 Finale Night: Viewers Slam \u2018Annoying\u2019 Judge for \u2018Hating\u2019 This Pair After Controversial Scoring Reveal"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class='\"entry-header\"'>\n<p>A scoring drama on \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d ignited heated reactions online, as fans rallied behind a beloved contestant they believed delivered a flawless performance.\n</p><div class='\"entry-content\"'>\n<div class='\"entry-content\"'>\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>The season 33 finale of \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d on November 26 was a night of high-stakes competition and heated debates. While fans celebrated the talent on display, many were frustrated by the actions of one of the show\u2019s judges toward gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and his dance partner.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\"'>\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A netizen\u2019s comment on Stephen Nedoroscik\u2019s performance on \u201cDancing with the Stars,\u201d posted on November 26, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/dancingwiththestars\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>The\u00a0finale\u00a0featured the top five couples: Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold, actress Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, \u201cThe Bachelorette\u201d star Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, rugby player Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, and former NFL player Danny Amendola and Witney Carson.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Each pair performed one final routine in hopes of winning the coveted mirrorball trophy after the semifinals ended without an elimination.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Among the standout performances were Nedoroscik and Arnold\u2019s Quick Step. Before their number, Nedoroscik\u00a0expressed admiration for his partner, \u201cWe\u2019ve just developed such a great relationship, and getting her to this point feels amazing.\u201d\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Despite finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard last week, Nedoroscik entered the finale confidently, drawing on his experience as a world-class gymnast. \u201cWhen I was at the Olympics, I had a ton of pressure on me, and I handled it perfectly too,\u201d he\u00a0said.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/KfAtmVSOGWUZCp2AIfUeSDWFaGPYnpEYlkPMRWaKXbc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTBlODJhNjRhZjRlY2IyMDg2YmZjY2MxMzI1OThmODcwZWQ5MzU1MjhmYzc3YzAwMTY5MzRhNzdhMGQ0Y2RlNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzMzJmhlaWdodD03MzY.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/a0e82a64af4ecb2086bfccc132598f870ed935528fc77c0016934a77a0d4cde4.png%5C%22" alt='\"Rylee' arnold and stephen nedoroscik performing on november source: instagram.com width='\"733\"' height='\"736\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik performing on \u201cDWTS\u201d on November 26, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Nedoroscik and Arnold\u2019s dazzling show earned high praise from Judge Carrie Ann Inaba. \u201cAll I could think of while I was watching that dance is that Len Goodman, this gentleman, this mirrorball [trophy] right here, would have been smiling from ear to ear. That was absolutely the best I\u2019ve ever seen you,\u201d Inaba\u00a0remarked.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/hLdv6FGjCecXQcd0hoa9yGZXsIM1lblGlMuUd8MSMKg\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjExYTNkYWMzMWIwNWM1OTc0ZTIwMzM5NzFhYzc0YjA1ZjQ3MjFlMDU0YThhYmMwOGQ5OGExNmZmMTdkZDI4Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTkyMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/b11a3dac31b05c5974e2033971ac74b05f4721e054a8abc08d98a16ff17dd287.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Stephen' nedoroscik and rylee arnold react during the with stars finale on november source: getty images width='\"2400\"' height='\"1920\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold react during the \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d finale on November 26, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>However,\u00a0Derek Hough\u2018s feedback sparked controversy. He initially praised Nedoroscik and his dance partner,\u00a0calling\u00a0them \u201ca burst of sunshine, like two little antidepressants dancing across the floor.\u201d\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/mN8QbbYv5_AXRj4vAZlb_IZutexi8EFr5kOcHvkYCa4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWVmNWM5ODkyMzA0MWJhZjc2MTUyYzkzN2JlMGQ1YTlkNTVmNzcyNTUyYzA5MzYzMjhlNGFlNmUxNjRkY2UwMy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzM1JmhlaWdodD03Mzk.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/5ef5c98923041baf76152c937be0d5a9d55f772552c0936328e4ae6e164dce03.png%5C%22" alt='\"Rylee' arnold and stephen nedoroscik performing on november source: instagram.com width='\"735\"' height='\"739\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik performing on \u201cDWTS\u201d on November 26, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>He also\u00a0highlighted\u00a0Nedoroscik\u2019s disposition, \u201cSeriously, he\u2019s just radiating joy with every single step and dance out there.\u201d Despite his glowing remarks, Hough gave the duo nine points, a decision that upset many fans who felt it was unfair.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/tKr3uiYvxAdNTkMsblOol2AfT7bxFd-oT-0r_JFh93c\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDI0OGE1ODI4YWZkM2RhYWU4NzcyMGZjNzNlNDQ4Njg4MjE2ZWYzZjI5YzM5Zjk3YTE2YWIxZjE5OWU5NThjMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/4248a5828afd3daae87720fc73e448688216ef3f29c39f97a16ab1f199e958c0.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Carrie' ann inaba derek hough bruno tonioli and alfonso ribeiro with stephen nedoroscik rylee arnold during the finale on november source: getty images width='\"3000\"' height='\"2000\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Alfonso Ribeiro with Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold during the \u201cDWTS\u201d finale on November 26, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'><i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>\u201cDerec definitely doesn\u2019t like Stephen he always has a bit for him &amp; doesn\u2019t want to give him the 10\u2026Can they change Derrick as a judge [sic],\u201d\u00a0a user\u00a0wondered.\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'><i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>\u201cThis was Stephen\u2019s best dance\u00a0\ud83e\udd79\ud83e\udd79,\u201d\u00a0another\u00a0commented, while a third\u00a0chimed in,\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>\u201cDerek is annoying this season, trying to hard to be Len. He should\u2019ve given him a 10! That was awesome [sic]!\u201d\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div class='\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\"'>\n<div>\n<div class='\"fb-post' fb_iframe_widget data-href='\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dancingwiththestars\/posts\/pfbid0CF1oweMG7an4R286Fv68xcNq6XFJu2ZjNx5zBrzFvDkmE5tfy6qjtbiCDes8DGyel?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=478&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=478\"' data-testid='\"post\"'><iframe loading='\"lazy\"' class='\"\"' title='\"fb:post' facebook social plugin src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.facebook.com%5C/v14.0%5C/plugins%5C/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfdaf3ee44dac2a3d4%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ff5cc0becce782a600%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdancingwiththestars%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0CF1oweMG7an4R286Fv68xcNq6XFJu2ZjNx5zBrzFvDkmE5tfy6qjtbiCDes8DGyel%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D478%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D478&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey%5C%22" name='\"fec2f09be0cf5e9ea\"' width='\"1000px\"' height='\"1000px\"' frameborder='\"0\"' scrolling='\"no\"' allowfullscreen='\"allowfullscreen\"' data-testid='\"fb:post' data-mce-fragment='\"1\"'>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Some viewers voiced similar frustration with Hough\u2019s scoring,\u00a0calling it unreasonable. Meanwhile, more supporters rallied behind Nedoroscik and Arnold, praising\u00a0Nedoroscik\u2019s remarkable improvement\u00a0throughout the season.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7X1WxQxPx2aKmncVNoA2qcrZSiAU39ckRd1XpozEveg\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTJhMzY5NmUzZGVhMTczN2ZjMWI3NzA1NWU0ZWQ1ZjQ2Y2RjYzFmOTkxNGE2Yzc4NDY5Nzg1YmQzMjA4YzRhNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/12a3696e3dea1737fc1b77055e4ed5f46cdcc1f9914a6c78469785bd3208c4a4.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Stephen' nedoroscik and rylee arnold perform during the with stars finale on november source: getty images width='\"2000\"' height='\"3000\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold perform during the \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d finale on November 26, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Others\u00a0emphasized the difficulty of the Quick Step, often considered one of the hardest ballroom dances, and applauded Nedoroscik for delivering what they felt was a near-perfect performance.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Before the \u201cDWTS\u201d finale,\u00a0<strong class='\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\"'>many viewers had already picked their favorites, with Nedoroscik and Arnold standing out as strong contenders. Fans praised their growth as a team and shared compelling reasons why they deserved the win.\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>One fan highlighted Nedoroscik\u2019s efforts,\u00a0emphasizing his energy, passion, technique, and consistent growth since the start of the competition, expressing hope for his victory.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/th19V1xapVzy0Hp9qBCfrj4qO90KW20sMVoA8cCuujI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWQ2ODViNjQ1MDU5Y2NkMzU3OTI3M2IzY2E1OTJhYTg4MDNmMGY5MGVhZWUyZTFhODQ4MWQ2NjRkZWEwNDkyOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjA0JmhlaWdodD03NTk.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/ed685b645059ccd3579273b3ca592aa8803f0f90eaee2e1a8481d664dea04929.png%5C%22" alt='\"Stephen' nedoroscik and rylee arnold posing for a picture with miniature mirrorball trophy posted on november source: instagram width='\"604\"' height='\"759\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold posing for a picture with a miniature Mirrorball trophy, posted on November 24, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Many\u00a0shared their belief\u00a0in the duo\u2019s abilities, with one mentioning how\u00a0special the season had been\u00a0and their excitement to cheer for the pair in the finale.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/WiDK-xyElE4vsaEMXc-ZF5kGAW_WYd0tcyXm-iC2pN4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWFkZDUyMGFkNzI5OTcyMGYxZjZkZjVjZjc5NWUyMzI5ODhiZTYyZTdkNTk2MWVmYmRmYzBiZmIyNWYxODQ2Ni5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjA0JmhlaWdodD03NTU.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/aadd520ad7299720f1f6df5cf795e232988be62e7d5961efbdfc0bfb25f18466.png%5C%22" alt='\"Stephen' nedoroscik and rylee arnold. source: instagram width='\"604\"' height='\"755\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Support for Nedoroscik and Arnold continued to pour in, with fans\u00a0praising their partnership\u00a0throughout the competition. Another highlighted Nedoroscik\u2019s\u00a0significant improvement, the joy he brought to his performances, and their hopes that he would win the competition.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/JQ8X9-um23C3KjOfG2GkupYBzzK3AFeQGVdTJe8MflY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDE0MzYzMTAxNDIxODdiMmMxNmZkM2UzM2E0NDM3MWUwYzIzNTc4Y2QwOTk0ZmZlNmUxZTQzZTIyYzEyZDI2Zi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjAwJmhlaWdodD03NTU.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/41436310142187b2c16fd3e33a44371e0c23578cd0994ffe6e1e43e22c12d26f.png%5C%22" alt='\"Stephen' nedoroscik and rylee arnold. source: instagram width='\"600\"' height='\"755\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>A Facebook user expressed their support for Nedoroscik and Maher as\u00a0deserving winners, arguing that the show should favor contestants who begin with no prior dance experience. They criticized Amendola for appearing stiff and overly reliant on Carson, while also pointing out Kinney\u2019s background in dance, which they felt gave her an unfair advantage.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/oqqNXiMknW_fE2pVNwJ_z4W3pTZRwbdLWiknPywd4t4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDk4MDYyM2U2NGJmYjRkOWYyZjljZDUwYmNjYzZmNDE2Y2NiOTRiNmZhZmJmOGExOGQ1NjY1ZmY5N2QxYzc4OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzU0JmhlaWdodD03NTU.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/d980623e64bfb4d9f2f9cd50bccc6f416ccb94b6fafbf8a18d5665ff97d1c789.png%5C%22" alt='\"Danny' amendola and witney carson ilona maher alan bersten stephen nedoroscik rylee arnold chandler kinney brandon armstrong joey graziadei jenna johnson posing for a group photo posted on november source: instagram width='\"754\"' height='\"755\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Danny Amendola and Witney Carson, Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold, Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, and Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson posing for a group photo, posted on November 26, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Some viewers focused on the season as a whole, calling it\u00a0one of the best\u00a0in the show\u2019s history. Many praised the talent and entertainment on display, with some wishing\u00a0it could continue longer due to their strong emotional connection to the contestants.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Meanwhile, a social media user criticized Kinney\u2019s participation, claiming her background gave her an\u00a0unfair advantage over the other contestants.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Still, most focused on showing support for Nedoroscik and Arnold, especially after they saw a video of Arnold addressing a\u00a0final message to her gymnast dance partner. In the video, the dancer became emotional as she described the deep love and pride she holds for Nedoroscik.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cI am so, so, so, so proud of you. You have shown me every single week how hard you work and how inspiring you are. You have taken this life and just made the most out of it. It is so cool to see your journey. It all started with you being [\u2026] so heroic in the Olympics, and working so hard for your craft, and now you\u2019re here on the \u2018Dancing with the Stars\u2019 stage,\u201d\u00a0began Arnold.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>She went on to marvel at how the two made it to the finale, which she\u00a0dubbed\u00a0\u201cso insane.\u201d Arnold then mentioned how glad she is that her first time making it to the finale of the show will be with Nedoroscik.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/jUxI2_4Jd2KG_E41roGdzpGnBNfbiduXh7oVpaokxTU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjIzMzhjZGRkNWM3ZWJiMWMwNjA1YjU2ZTkzMGEzNDllYTA2YzkzZGFiYzJmZWE1MDNkNzgzYmY0YzhlYzBhYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE5JmhlaWdodD01OTI.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/f2338cddd5c7ebb1c0605b56e930a349ea06c93dabc2fea503d783bf4c8ec0aa.png%5C%22" alt='\"Rylee' arnold giving her final message to stephen nedoroscik posted on november source: tiktok width='\"419\"' height='\"592\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Rylee Arnold giving her final message to Stephen Nedoroscik, posted on November 25, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cThank you for being the light in my life, bringing so much positivity and kindness, and you truly have healed me in so many ways and I\u2019m just so grateful that you\u2019re my partner this season. I can\u2019t wait to kill that finale, we are going to win that Mirrorball, I just know we can do it!\u201d\u00a0<a class='\"Link_link__PUK08' link_link__kvrlb href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.tiktok.com%5C/@officialdwts%5C/video%5C/7441326775528852782?_r=1&amp;_t=8riNA22mDuJ%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noopener' noreferrer aria-label='\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@officialdwts\/video\/7441326775528852782?_r=1&amp;_t=8riNA22mDuJ\"'>divulged the dancer.\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Arnold ended her message by reiterating her gratitude to Nedoroscik and her love for him. The video then cuts to Nedoroscik responding to Arnold\u2019s message with his own.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cHey, Rylee. Just wanna, like, look back on this season, my journey with you, you\u2019ve just been unbelievably positive, you\u2019ve been so patient with me, and honestly, I don\u2019t think I could have made it to the final with literally anyone else. You\u2019re just the kindest, sweetest person,\u201d\u00a0shared\u00a0the athlete.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/AJbzKqyNhliQWD_NO6FYPUv23EdaJqyAPYODhAW_8vY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWEyY2Q5MGZmMzQ3ZmViODEyMTQ1NzYzNTRiNDgxMjZkNmYwOTdlNzQ1MGRlYjFhOWUzMmVlYTBmZmI1NWJlYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE4JmhlaWdodD01NDE.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/1a2cd90ff347feb81214576354b48126d6f097e7450deb1a9e32eea0ffb55beb.png%5C%22" alt='\"Stephen' nedoroscik responding to rylee arnold final message him. source: tiktok width='\"418\"' height='\"541\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Stephen Nedoroscik responding to Rylee Arnold\u2019s final message to him.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>He went on to highlight how much Arnold\u2019s trust in him means, noting how she guided him through the process of becoming a dancer. \u201cI\u2019m gonna miss your burps, and all of that fun stuff, and yeah, just love you, and let\u2019s freaking get this Mirrorball!\u201d\u00a0concluded Nedoroscik.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>More fans expressed their overwhelming support for Nedoroscik and Arnold, with some calling them\u00a0their champions\u00a0and emphasizing their desire to\u00a0see the pair win.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>While some acknowledged they might not be the best technical dancers, others\u00a0praised their strong partnership, dedication, positive attitude, and captivating performances, which won over many viewers.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Another supporter expressed frustration, claiming that Nedoroscik had been\u00a0unfairly scored by the judges more often than any other contestant throughout the season. They added that while they typically could predict the judges\u2019 scores accurately, Nedoroscik consistently received lower marks than expected.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Aside from the emotional video messages they dedicated to each other, Arnold and Nedoroscik appeared in another video that gave viewers a\u00a0sneak peek\u00a0at the Freestyle dance they will be performing during the finale. The pair were joined by Nedoroscik\u2019s teammates, who showed their support for the duo.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/nH70HoEJmD9cFY8hIdCEB51MnLhsGQO_tDQ2CBQ8ygg\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTNiNmM5NTBhZmQ0NmFmNjViZTI3MTg2ODc1MjljOWYxYzA3N2M5ZTYyYjk4ODE2MGE2YmUyNDU2NGJiN2Q2OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDIwJmhlaWdodD02ODk.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/53b6c950afd46af65be2718687529c9f1c077c9e62b988160a6be24564bb7d69.png%5C%22" alt='\"Rylee' arnold and stephen nedoroscik discussing their freestyle dance for the finale posted on november source: tiktok width='\"420\"' height='\"689\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik discussing their Freestyle dance for the finale, posted on November 25, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Another moment from the rehearsal video showed that Arnold\u2019s older sister also came to the dance studio to surprise her younger sister. \u201cIt is so crazy watching her do her thing, she\u2019s so amazing, I\u2019m so freaking proud of both of them,\u201d\u00a0boasted\u00a0the big sister.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/85mB62aK4KQ2WCWXgEBdjnjTnMh6GcDMteuGGHoZTog\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWMzYjIxNDVkNzBiYTczZTNlZGVmOTJjYTA3NTRiYjAxYWIwNmE0NzgwMzI0ZjQ2NmNhNGU3Yjk1YzJlYTg3OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE5JmhlaWdodD02MTI.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/1c3b2145d70ba73e3edef92ca0754bb01ab06a4780324f466ca4e7b95c2ea878.png%5C%22" alt='\"Rylee' arnold older sister expressing how proud she is of her younger sister. source: tiktok width='\"419\"' height='\"612\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Rylee Arnold\u2019s older sister expressing how proud she is of her younger sister.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>The footage then cuts to show Arnold instructing Nedoroscik and his teammates on how to do the dance moves, which included impressive flips, dips, and turns.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cDWTS\u201d also shared a video showing all the remaining contestants and their partners reminiscing about\u00a0their favorite moments\u00a0and experiences from the season. For Arnold and Nedoroscik, it was when they completed their Waltz on the \u201c500th Episode\u201d night.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/1WhIK56roYUFfcPWlDXiyV8JbWEX5pSzVDHDpo_H7Vw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjFhYmEzMTE3NmQ0ZWI3ZjgxYjRhYzJkNTFiMjllNjNjNzUzZGQ4ZjQ3NzE1ZWVlMTJkOGQwOTcyZTJhZjFjNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDEzJmhlaWdodD02ODQ.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/61aba31176d4eb7f81b4ac2d51b29e63c753dd8f47715eee12d8d0972e2af1c6.png%5C%22" alt='\"Stephen' nedoroscik and rylee arnold revealing their favorite moment of the season posted on november source: tiktok width='\"413\"' height='\"684\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold revealing their favorite moment of the season, posted on November 26, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Amendola and Carson were spoilt for choice, as Carson\u00a0noted\u00a0how they have \u201ctoo many good ones.\u201d However, she highlighted the moment when a move she and Amendola performed went viral. They also noted the moment they scored their first ten.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Kt1XSNnwlpSf3eSaagjKVAIT_7cHyX2DKl8g6NuJvNM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTg4ZWIzNDgxYTYxMWU2YWU5ZjNkOTM3MDJhOGI3YjMxY2U3MDI5YTQ0ZWU1Mzc4MGYwMDFmMjkzM2I3NzY0Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE4JmhlaWdodD02MDM.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/a88eb3481a611e6ae9f3d93702a8b7b31ce7029a44ee53780f001f2933b77642.png%5C%22" alt='\"Danny' amendola and witney carson discussing their favorite moments on the show. source: tiktok width='\"418\"' height='\"603\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Danny Amendola and Witney Carson discussing their favorite moments on the show.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Next came Armstrong and Kinney. While Armstrong said one of his favorite moments was after the pair completed their Cha-Cha, Kinney stated that one of hers was when they did their Instant Cha-Cha.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/cpPS0gafZRj2skLxBM4sxwAKu-WvLF-J8MzX5NG0IyY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODljODc4OGM2ZWE1NDU2NWFiYWU2NzQ4NTljYzRkYWI3Mjk2ZDg4NTI1ZTFmMmJjODA5NDdkODhlYjFhN2JjNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDE4JmhlaWdodD02MDA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/89c8788c6ea54565abae674859cc4dab7296d88525e1f2bc80947d88eb1a7bc5.png%5C%22" alt='\"Chandler' kinney and brandon armstrong talking about their best moments. source: tiktok width='\"418\"' height='\"600\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong talking about their best moments.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Maher said her favorite moment of the season was when she and Bersten performed a Rumba in front of her teammates. 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