Why DWTS' Rylee Arnold Says Partner Connor Wood Was Not "Prepared"

Overview: Rylee Arnold, a Dancing With the Stars pro, expressed that her partner Connor Wood did not appear fully prepared for the competition during his season 35 debut on September 15. 'I don't think he was prepared for the performance aspect of this,' she told E!

Key Points: - Rylee Arnold, a Dancing With the Stars pro, expressed that her partner Connor Wood did not appear fully prepared for the competition during his season 35 debut on September 15. 'I don't think he was prepared for the performance aspect of this,' she told E! News' Will Marfuggi after the premiere. Arnold noted that stepping into such a high-pressure environment as a dancer is stressful, and every small moment in the live show matters greatly. Connor echoed his partner’s sentiment, describing the experience as 'a weird feeling.' Rylee, who became an ABC pro last year and has coached stars like Harry Jowsey and Stephen Nedoroscik, emphasized how much effort they put into each routine but admitted that some aspects of DWTS are still very new to her. She also mentioned she had faced criticism about teaching techniques in the past but remained optimistic about future seasons. The article highlights the debut performances of several other Dancing With the Stars pairs as well.

Summary: Rylee Arnold, a Dancing With the Stars pro, expressed that her partner Connor Wood did not appear fully prepared for the competition during his season 35 debut on September 15. 'I don't think he was prepared for the performance aspect of this,' she told E!