Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold's Rumba on Dancing With the Stars: A Kiss or Not?
Harry Jowsey sets the record straight about his rumba with Rylee Arnold on 'Dancing With the Stars', confirming that they did not share a kiss before their elimination
Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold. Disney/Eric McCandless
Harry Jowsey addressed the rumors about his rumored kiss with Rylee Arnold during Taylor Swift Night on Dancing With the Stars. "We didn't kiss during the dance," Jowsey, 26, clarified in an interview with Entertainment Weekly on Wednesday, November 22. The reality star explained that he was "sick" at the time of the performance, prompting a joking response from Arnold, 18, who told him to "stay away!"
During the November 21 episode of the competition series, Jowsey and Arnold performed a rumba to Swift’s song “August.” Their routine featured numerous close moments, including one that suggested a kiss. The judges, including Bruno Tonioli, commented on the tangible chemistry between the pair, with Tonioli even inquiring if they had actually kissed during the performance.
Jowsey giggled and replied: “Yeah, a little bit.”
Despite earning their highest score in the competition, Arnold and Jowsey were ultimately eliminated.
"It's been an incredible journey. I still can't believe how far we've come," Jowsey shared with hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro. "To see Rylee living out her dreams in her first season is truly amazing."
Following his elimination, Jowsey expressed his thanks on Instagram for the opportunity and the support from fans that kept him in the competition.
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Expressing deep gratitude, he marveled at how far they had come, attributing their success to the unwavering support of their fans. "If it wasn't for your votes, comments, love and support we would have been out a long time ago. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you," he wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. He also took the opportunity to thank the DWTS team for their faith and support.
Jowsey also praised Arnold, expressing his pride in her performance as a new professional dancer and acknowledging the challenge of partnering with him. He wrote, "You have been amazing to watch and it has been an honor to see you grow and evolve. You handled everything with grace and patience despite the challenges of working with me. I have so much love and respect for you, and I am grateful to have been a part of your journey."
Since the debut of season 32 in September, Jowsey and Arnold have been capturing the attention of fans with their undeniable chemistry both on and off the dance floor. Their frequent shared TikTok clips and playful banter have led to speculation about a potential romantic relationship, but both Jowsey and Arnold have repeatedly denied these rumors. In an exclusive interview with We in October, the dance partners shed light on their close bond.
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"She's always cheerful and lifts me up when I'm feeling down," Jowsey told Us about Arnold. "I think everyone needs someone like that in their life. She's everything you could hope for."
Arnold, for her part, gushed that Jowsey was the “sweetest person you’ll ever meet.”
