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DWTS Pro Rylee Arnold on Partner's Premiere Pressure
16 Sep
Summary
- Rylee Arnold felt partner Connor Wood was unprepared for the show.
- She described the DWTS performance aspect as 'foreign and stressful'.
- The live show demands nailing it in one crucial moment.

Dancing With the Stars professional Rylee Arnold discussed the intense debut of her partner, Connor Wood, on September 15. Arnold expressed that Wood may not have been fully prepared for the performance demands of the live show. She described the experience as highly stressful and foreign, even for herself as a seasoned dancer stepping into a new season.
The pressure of the competition is immense, with dancers rehearsing extensively for one critical moment. Arnold acknowledged the high stakes involved in competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Despite the challenges, she praised Wood for his performance during the premiere, noting he handled the pressure well.