"Looking back, when I was timid, to now ending the show with a perfect score" - Stephen Nedoroscik pens heartfelt tribute to DWTS partner Rylee Arnold

Two-time Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik has penned a heartwarming tribute to his Dancing With The Stars partner Rylee Arnold. She choreographed the gymnast throughout the show. It ended with the duo securing an impressive fourth place in the finals.

Nedoroscik joined season 33 of the dance reality show following his Paris Olympics campaign, where he played a pivotal role in the outstanding performance of the US men's gymnastics team. After weeks of entertainment, Dancing With The Stars concluded on Tuesday, November 26, with a captivating finale.

Arnold and Nedoroscik earned the season's first perfect score of 30 during the Freestyle Round. Despite their remarkable performance, they concluded their DWTS journey with a fourth-place finish, ending on a high note. After the finale, Nedoroscik took to his Instagram account to share a heartfelt tribute to his dance partner who guided him throughout the competition:

"The perfect way to end this unforgettable journey. I’m a Pommel Horse specialist. I had never danced, performed with emotion, or had to be delicate. Rylee, I feel so lucky to have had you by my side. Your positivity, kindness, and determination made every second of this experience worthwhile.

Looking back on our first rehearsals, when I was timid, to now ending the show with a perfect score, it is unbelievable what you have taught me. Thank you for not only being the best dance partner, but also an indispensable friend. Cheers to all the kick ball pains, quahs, “just kidding”s, car rides, and burps."

Contestants performed two routines in the finals, including a Redemption Round followed by a Freestyle Round.

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"Can’t even put into words how much this one means to me and Stephen Nedoroscik" - Rylee Arnold bids an emotional farewell to Dancing With The Stars

Stephen Nedoroscik (R) and Rylee Arnold in Los Angeles (Source: Getty)

Rylee Arnold has shared a glimpse of her last dance performance with Stephen Nedoroscik where he brought his signature apparatus, the pommel horse, during the Freestyle Round. The duo was also joined by US men's gymnastics team members. Posting on her Instagram handle, she wrote:

"Our last dance✨🥹🫶🏼 can’t even put into words how much this one means to both me and Stephen Nedoroscik!!! Thank you for all of your support all season long! this one was truly for all of you guys."

Arnold also shared a heartfelt note for her Olympian dance partner, expressing her pride in him and reminiscing about their first experience on a private jet, writing:

"WE DID IT!!! So incredibly grateful for this season and everything that came with it!!! Forever proud of you Stephen that finale was perfect!! thank you for it all btw this is me and Stephen’s first time on a private jet and we are FREAKING OUT!!!!"

Nedoroscik's fellow Paris Olympics medalist Ilona Maher finished in second place while Joey Graziadei emerged as the winner.