Rylee Arnold is setting the record straight about the kiss that had everyone talking! Last week on Dancing With the Stars, Rylee and her partner Harry Jowsey were eliminated after a close rumba performance to Taylor Swift’s “August.” During the routine, they pulled a move that left judge Bruno Tonioli speculating about a possible kiss. Now, Arnold is addressing the speculation and providing some clarity.
“There was no kiss,” clarified Rylee Arnold during a recent appearance on the Light Weights podcast. The first-time Dancing With the Stars pro dismissed the speculation, emphasizing that the move in question wasn’t intended to be a grand romantic gesture. According to Arnold, they simply got close during a particular part of the routine.
She explained, “It was not even a moment, but I just got really close to his face on that part.” The 18-year-old dancer suggested that the camera angles and shadows might have created an illusion of a kiss. Arnold also responded to her partner Harry Jowsey’s playful remark about possibly kissing “a little bit” during the routine, clarifying that it didn’t happen. Now that is being naughty. Perhaps she is being shy?
Fans of DWTS have been keeping a close watch on the duo, stirring up romance rumours during their stint on the series. The speculation continued when Harry Jowsey presented Rylee Arnold with a $15,000 gold-and-diamond Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, described by Arnold as a symbol of their shared experiences.
Speaking on the podcast, Arnold mentioned,
“I do have it, I’m wearing it right now. And this was just a thank you for an amazing season, an amazing time together.”
Despite her initial hesitation to accept such a lavish gift, she praised Jowsey’s sweetness. We will be keeping a close eye on them.
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