DWTS star Rylee Arnold wows fans with unforgettable moment

Rylee Arnold has received a heartening surprise during the opening night of the Dancing with the Stars Live Tour 2025.

Taking to Instagram, the 19-year-old posted a sweet moment from Lyric Baltimore’s performance.

In a video posted to her Instagram Reel, the audiences turned on their phone's flashlights and lit up the arena as Arnold danced a ballroom routine with her partner, Alan Bersten.

In the caption, Arnold revealed that the surprise was planned by her DWTS best friend and pro dancer, Ezra Sosa.

“When your bestie surprises you by getting everyone to put their flashlights out,” she wrote, expressing her gratitude for the unforgettable moment.

Arnold thanked Sosa in her 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 the unknown, The DWTS Live Tour featured other professional dancers like Emma Slater, Brandon Armstrong, Daniella Karagach, and Gleb Savchenko, alongside celebrity dancers Joey Graziadei, Ilona Mayer, and Stephen Nedorscik.