Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher get nostalgic as they react to Chandler Kinney's Dancing With the Stars emotional recap

Stephen Nedoroscik, Chandler Kinney and Ilona Maher
Stephen Nedoroscik, Chandler Kinney and Ilona Maher; All sources - Getty

Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher reacted to fellow Dancing With the Stars finalist Chandler Kinney's photo series of DWTS memories. Maher finished second behind winners Zoey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, while Nedorosocik nabbed the fourth place.

Maher and Nedoroscik traveled to their second Olympic Games in Paris, where the former won the bronze medal in women's rugby and the latter bagged two third-place finishes in the team and pommel horse competitions. Shortly after their success in the French capital, the Olympians entered the DWTS roster. Nedoroscik partnered with Rylee Arnold and Maher with professional dancer Alan Bersten.

The pairs unfurled their dancing skills on the stage, winning hearts and praises from judges, and advanced to the final five. Maher, a strong advocate for body positivity, amassed 114 out of 120 to finish as runners-up, whereas the pommel horse medalist and Arnold won 112.

On December 12, 2024, the American actress and singer Chandler Kinney, who won the second runners-up behind Ilona Maher, posted a photo series to relive the memorable three months at DWTS. The picture series encompassed fun behind-the-scene clips, stage rehearsals, and even moments with Maher and Nedoroscik.

"dwts dump bc i miss it :,))," the caption read.

The DWTS recap garnered Maher and Nedoroscik's attention, who also chimed in to reminisce about their DWTS stints.

The rugby player said:

"What a time we had"
Ilona Maher reacted to Chandler Kinney's DWTS recap; Instagram - @chandlerkinney
Ilona Maher reacted to Chandler Kinney's DWTS recap; Instagram - @chandlerkinney
"Might’ve been the quickest 3 months of my life," the pommel horse medalist's comment read.
Stephen Nedoroscik commented on Chandler Kinney's post; Instagram - @chandlerkinney
Stephen Nedoroscik commented on Chandler Kinney's post; Instagram - @chandlerkinney

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold performed a freestyle to Coldplay's Viva La Vida on the finale night, earning their perfect score and appreciation from the judges.

Maher's freestyle to “Femininomenon” by District 78 ft. Mona Ruesaid also earned perfect scores from the judges on the final night of the reality show.

Ilona Maher once beat Stephen Nedoroscik in Rock, Paper, and Scissors amid DWTS

The DWTS team at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards - (Source: Getty)
The DWTS team at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards - (Source: Getty)

Shortly after the reality show kicked off, Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher, who never interacted at the Olympics because of their tight competition schedule, engaged in a rock, paper, scissors dual at Dancing With the Stars.

In the video posted by Maher, Nedoroscik tried tricking the rugby player with explanations to distract her before the battle, but Alan Bersten (who shot the video) warned her of the tactics, saying:

"He's trying to get into your head. Don't listen to him Ilona."

Shutting him up, Maher played the game and closed her fist showing a stone, while Nedoroscik gestured scissors and lost the match.

"Just two Olympians locked in a very serious Rock, Paper, Scissor dual"

Stephen Nedoroscik will soon be back on the DWTS Tour 2025 as a co-host and also share the stage with dancing partner, Rylee Arnold.

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