"What did I do to deserve you?" - Stephen Nedoroscik's dance partner Rylee Arnold makes her feelings known for Ezra Sosa after DWTS performance

Stephen Nedoroscik's dance partner Rylee Arnold recently shared a glimpse of her performance from the DWTS Live Tour's opening night. Her social media post suggested that her performance was inspired by an idea from Ezra Sosa. The event took place on January 7, 2025, at the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, marking the start of the much-anticipated live tour.

Following the successful DWTS 33rd season, Arnold took the stage with Alan Bersten on the live show. She donned a flowing white dress, while Bersten wore a contrasting dark ensemble, with artistic lighting and a dramatic backdrop amplifying the performance's emotional impact. The tour features a group of elite dancers, including Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Emma Slater, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, and Ezra Sosa.

Following the show, Arnold reposted an Instagram story that read:

"@ryleearnold @alanbersten this was unreal, all of us in tears. @ezra.sosa this was the best idea."

She also acknowledged the individual who conceptualized the performance idea, and expressed her gratitude, writing:

"You guys this was the most unmatched feeling @ezra.sosa, what did I do to deserve you?"

Screenshot of Rylee Arnold's Instagram Story: Source: Instagram @ryleearnold

Stephen Nedoroscik's dance partner, also shared how the audience's flashlights added a mesmerizing touch to their performance, enhancing the moment's beauty.

Stephen Nedoroscik's dance partner Rylee Arnold reflects on the opening night performance

Stephen Nedoroscik's dance partner Rylee Arnold expressed excitement and gratitude following the opening night of DWTS: Live 2024. She partnered with Alan Bersten for the first show, where they performed on 'Nobody Gets Me' by SZA.

As they danced, the audience illuminated the venue with flashlights, swaying in rhythm to the song. Reflecting on the performance, Arnold wrote an in-video caption on Instagram:

"When your bestie surprises you by getting everyone to put their flashlights out."

She also thanked Ezra Sosa for conceptualizing the dance performance, writing:

"This was the most unforgettable experience thank you everybody this first show was actually so so amazing 🥹😭🫶🏼 and THANK YOU @ezra.sosa seriously don’t know what I did to deserve you I LOVE YOU ❤️ so surreal and so special can’t wait for more shows ❤️."

The upcoming back-to-back shows are scheduled for Saturday, January 11, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, and Sunday, January 12, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ. The latter will feature two shows at different times, with a matinee and an evening show. Stephen Nedoroscik will co-host the show. Rugby star Ilona Maher will make a guest appearance on April 5.