Home / Arts and Entertainment / DWTS Pro Rylee Arnold Addresses Dance Drama
DWTS Pro Rylee Arnold Addresses Dance Drama
18 Sep
Summary
- Rylee Arnold addressed harsh feedback controversy from DWTS: The Next Pro.
- AJ Pritchard's fiancée Zara Zoffany publicly criticized Rylee's feedback.
- Both Rylee Arnold and Zara Zoffany have since apologized and cleared the air.
Rylee Arnold, 21, recently addressed a public dispute that arose during the filming of Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro. The controversy involved feedback she provided to finalist AJ Pritchard, which led to criticism from Pritchard's fiancée, Zara Zoffany, 32.
Arnold commented on the situation in a YouTube video published on September 18, 2026. She noted that receiving negative comments has become something she is used to, expressing gratitude for her supporters. Arnold emphasized her hope that all parties involved are doing well.
The dispute originated when Rylee made a guest appearance on the show's semi-finals. She reportedly told judges that Pritchard had not offered positive feedback during their rehearsals. This led Zoffany to publicly criticize Rylee on social media, alleging Rylee had injured Pritchard during rehearsals.
Following Zoffany's public comments, DWTS costar Ezra Sosa and judge Shirley Ballas defended Rylee. Zoffany later issued an apology via TikTok, stating her intention was not to cause Rylee distress and clarifying she never questioned Rylee's qualifications.
Arnold confirmed that she has no lingering issues with AJ Pritchard or Zara Zoffany, stating their last conversation before this incident ended on good terms. AJ Pritchard ultimately did not win The Next Pro, with Adele Zaikman taking the title. Rylee Arnold continues her participation in DWTS season 35 with her celebrity partner, Connor Wood.
