The premiere of Dancing with the Stars season 33 took place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, showcasing a captivating lineup of celebrities vying for the prestigious Mirrorball trophy.
This season introduced a mix of stars from film, reality TV, and sports. Notably, Olympian Stephen Nederoscik teamed up with Rylee Arnold. The duo performed the Jive to Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen, earning a score of 21 out of 30 from the judges.
Fans of DWTS rallied behind the Olympian, showering him with compliments on social media. One user posted on X:
“Stephen & Rylee honestly, all I have to say is good luck everyone else step up your game because these two have come to win.. I am so floored. Wow he also seems to be a very fast learner so this is going to be interesting.”
“THAT WAS SO FUN, HE’S SO LIGHT ON HIS FEET, I LOVE STEPHEN, I’M SO HAPPY FOR RYLEE TOO,”a fan commented.
“STEPHEN AND RYLEE OMGGG. THEY ATE SO HARDDDD. A SENSATIONAL PAIRING AND DARK HORSES. #Dwts ON TOP,”another tweet read.
Fans of Dancing with the Stars season 33 expressed their excitement about the performance:
“This was my favorite dance tonight! Olympic medalist Stephen Nederoscik was so fun to watch!”one user wrote.
“WHAAAAT!!!! I am BLOWN AWAY BY STEPHEN!!!!! That dance was everything!!! The Rubik’s Cube disco ball, the song, so fun! His personality is the best & he did so good!!! I’m so proud of him & Rylee!”another fan commented.
“Also I’m SO excited that Rylee gets to showcase her talent more!! Considering all the steps and fun choreography in that dance, it definitely was that she didn’t WANT to put in steps. Stephen is the perfect partner for her,”a tweet noted.
Further comments from Dancing with the Stars season 33 fans included:
“Did not expect the level of performance that Stephen served up!!! His energy was 100. Him & Rylee are such a fun pair and I can’t wait to see more of their athleticism in their upcoming performances,”another fan wrote.
“I swear Rylee and Stephen are platonic soulmates. They match each other’s energies so well and they’re already SO FUN to watch. I adore their friendship sooo much. I’m biased but they deserved 8s. TEAM ARNOLD POMMEL,”a fan tweeted.
Diving into Stephen Nederoscik and Rylee Arnold’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Season 33
The launch of Dancing with the Stars season 33 on September 17, 2024, featured Stephen Nederoscik, also known as the Pommel Horse Guy, as he took to the dance floor with professional partner Rylee Arnold.
During rehearsal, Stephen described himself as a “full-on nerd”with a love for computers and Rubik’s Cubes.
“I’m really counting on my mathematical brain to help me remember these dance moves,”he remarked.
Before his performance, Stephen revealed that while many female gymnasts had previously appeared on the show, he was the first male gymnast aiming to make his mark on Dancing with the Stars. He selected Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen as his “personal anthem”for their Jive routine.
The judges offered positive feedback, with Carrie Ann praising his entertaining style and noting he was “so light on his feet,”although she advised him to point his toes. Derek Hough highlighted Stephen’s high energy and adrenaline, while Bruno appreciated his enthusiasm but suggested focusing on detail work.
Fans celebrated the contestant’s performance online, emphasizing how well he and Rylee complemented each other.
Look out for episode 2 of Dancing with the Stars season 33, airing on September 23, 2024, on ABC.
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