Rylee Arnold overcome with emotion after performing with her partner Stephen Nedoroscik In the 500th episode Dancing with the Stars.

“Honestly, it was just my love for Stephen and being proud of him,” the 19-year-old said. Us Weekly Following the Tuesday, November 12 episode.

Rylee and Stephen, 26, earned a total of 29 points, including two 10s and a nine. Charli D’Amelio And Mark BallasUnforgettable Viennese waltz to ‘Glimpse of Us’ joji Starting from season 31. Rylee grew up while listening to the judges’ feedback visibly emotional.

“For me, this is so crazy, I got to be a part of this 500th episode of my favorite show since I was little,” he said. We. “It’s so surreal to be here and perform in this episode, all the emotions hit me. “It was kind of like a rough two weeks getting ready for it because it was a dance that we really wanted to master, so it’s just like that relief and just gratitude.”

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For the instant dance round, Rylee and Stephen were told to pull off a joke. Olivia Rodrigo“Love is Shameful.” Both the song and dance style were a mystery to the duo until just minutes before their performance.

Rylee admitted to making a small mistake during the routine, and the judges commented on Stephen’s pacing issue. In the end, the duo earned 25 points (two eights and one nine) with their spot dance.

“It feels great,” Stephen gushed. We After the couple was saved from elimination. “Me and Rylee put a lot of effort into these dances. … You never know what’s going to happen in dance, and I’m so proud that me and Rylee were able to go out there and do a phenomenal dance tonight. “It was truly amazing.”

The 500th episode was emotional for Rylee, who is now heading into her first semi-final. DWTS professional. Competed with reality star for the first time Harry Jowsey last year in the 32nd season but DWTS ABC was a big part of Rylee’s life long before she ever stepped foot in the ballroom.

On Tuesday’s episode, Rylee revealed that she was born just three days after the incident. DWTS premiered in 2005. He also grew up watching his sister Lindsay Arnold It will compete for 10 seasons. Lindsay, 30, won the mirror ball trophy. Jordanian Fisherman He didn’t return as a professional in 2017, but he enjoys watching his little brother shine.

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“I really feel like I’m with Rylee because I’m like, ‘Send me every video, call me after rehearsal, tell me everything.’ I feel like I’m in it.” Lindsay specifically said We In September. “It’s funny because I feel like I get stressed and worried a little bit more than I do for myself, like she’s my little sister.”

Lindsay was in the audience for the 500th episode on Tuesday — her season 25 quickstep was reimagined by . Ilona Maher And Alan Bersten — and Rylee couldn’t be happier to share this special moment with her sister.

“It’s so surprising that Lindsay is here,” he told reporters after the show. “She doubles and triples as my mother, my sister, and my mentor. She is with me every step of the way, making me feel good and confident in everything I do. Honestly, I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Lindsay. “I couldn’t do the things I do without Lindsay, so having her here was really special.”

Dancing with the Stars It simulcasts on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesdays at 8pm ET.

With reporting from Carly Konsker