“I’m Building Forever”: DWTS’s Rylee Arnold Says She’s Planning a Wedding with Walker Lyons and Dreaming of Babies Before 25

At just 19, Dancing with the Stars pro Rylee Arnold may be one of the youngest faces on the ballroom floor — but when it comes to matters of the heart, she’s already thinking years ahead. In a raw, emotional interview, Rylee opened up about her relationship with Walker Lyons, revealing that their love story isn’t just a whirlwind — it’s the beginning of a forever she’s already building, step by step.

“It’s not a fairytale. It’s real, it’s messy sometimes, but it’s ours. And I’ve never been more sure of anything,” she said, tears forming in her eyes.

She’s Not Just in Love — She’s All In

While some might dismiss their young romance as fleeting, Rylee couldn’t be more clear: this isn’t a phase — it’s her future.

“We talk about everything — where we’ll live, what kind of parents we want to be, what our wedding would feel like. We’re not scared to dream out loud,” she confessed. “I know people think we’re too young, but I’ve never been someone who waits for life to happen. I go after what I love — and right now, that’s him.”

Their connection, she says, goes deeper than surface-level attraction or shared ambition. “Walker sees me — the messy, tired, makeup-free me. And somehow, that’s the version he loves the most.”

A Wedding Before 25 — And Maybe a Baby Soon After

When asked where she sees herself in five years, Rylee didn’t hesitate. “Married. Hopefully a mom. Still dancing, but in a way that lets me come home to something solid.”

“I want to be a young mom. I want to grow up with my kids,” she explained. “I know what that takes. I know I’ll have to fight for balance. But I’ve watched my sisters juggle it all, and I believe I can too — especially with a partner who’s in it for the long haul.”

 

She smiled, adding, “We even made a list of baby names the other night. He likes really classic ones. I lean more boho. But we’ll figure it out.”

She’s Dancing for Her Future — Not Just the Judges

While her career is blossoming, Rylee says fame isn’t what fuels her. “I love the stage, I really do. But when I picture my happiest moments, it’s not a trophy in my hand — it’s a baby on my hip, or a Sunday morning with Walker in a quiet house that feels like home.”

“The spotlight is amazing,” she continued, “but it’s fleeting. What we’re building? That’s forever.”

Love, Loyalty, and Letting Go of the Timeline Everyone Else Expects

Despite the public eye — and the inevitable judgment that comes with it — Rylee says she’s never been clearer about what she wants.

“People will always say we’re too young, that we’ll change. Maybe we will. But I’d rather change together than apart,” she said. “I’m not afraid of the hard stuff. I’m afraid of waking up at 30 wondering why I didn’t go all in when I had the chance.”

One thing’s certain: behind the glitter and glam of the ballroom, Rylee Arnold is a woman with a vision — not just of the perfect dance, but of a life built on real, enduring love.