Rylee Arnold gets a heartwarming surprise during opening night. Dancing with the stars Live Tour 2025.
Taking to Instagram, the 19-year-old posted an adorable moment from the Lyric Baltimore performance.
In a video posted to his Instagram reel, audience members turned on their phone flashlights and lit up the arena as Arnold danced a ballroom routine with partner Ellen Burstyn.
In the caption, Arnold revealed that the surprise was planned by him. DWTS Best friend and pro dancer, Ezra Sousa.
“When your friend surprises you by letting everyone turn off their flashlights,” she wrote, thanking them for the unforgettable moment.
Arnold thanked Sosa in his post: “I don’t know what I did to deserve you, I love you.”
In response, Sosa commented, “Deserve this and more. Love you.” Fans were curious about how the surprise came together, with some wondering if they missed a memo that triggered the flashlight moment.
For unknown, The DWTS The live tour features other professional dancers such as Emma Slater, Brandon Armstrong, Daniela Karagich, and Gleb Savchenko, along with acclaimed dancers Joey Grazidi, Ilona Mayer, and Stefan Nedorsk.