For ‘DWTS’ pro Rylee Arnold and long-term boyfriend, BYU football player Walker Lyons, they’ve now taken their relationship to the next level by making things vacation official! That’s right – their trip has made it out of the group chat and into reality as the pair recently posted about their romantic getaway to the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii.
The relationship between the couple has quickly become one of the most talked-about crossovers between sports and entertainment, blending “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom glamour with college football grit. They are inarguably one of the most iconic romantic pairings of the younger generation currently on the rise to stardom in Hollywood and the sports world. What really draws fans in is how much Arnold and Lyons appear to care for one another and the wholesome vibe of their relationship.
‘DWTS’ Pro Rylee Arnold & College Football’s Walker Lyons Have Gone Vacation Official
What began as a quiet romance in 2024 has since grown into a highly visible young relationship navigating fame, faith, and fast-rising careers across zip codes and geographical distances. Their relationship blossomed in Los Angeles where Rylee Arnold is based for “Dancing with the Stars” and Walker Lyons initially played college football at USC. However, things took a turn in January 2026 when Lyons announced that he had decided to transfer to BYU in Provo, Utah to finish out his collegiate athletic career with the Cougars. Since then, fans of speculated about whether or not their relationship can survive being long-distance.
Well, the good news is in – the couple isn’t only surviving, they’re thriving! In fact, they’re thriving in Hawaii! Captioning her Instagram post, Rylee excitedly wrote, “Spent the weekend in Maui!! Just what I needed!! ✨🌺”
Fan Reactions to the ‘DWTS’ Pro’s Social Media Post
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 22: Rylee Arnold attends Hulu’s Get Real House at Casa Lago on April 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Fan reactions to the Hawaiian vacation shared between Rylee Arnold and Walker Lyons didn’t disappoint, with fans saying:
@abbywoolstonhair: “Cutest human & couple!!! ❤️”
@thefrostedtouch: “I love seeing you so happy🥹🥹”
@cheyenneliette: “My fav couple🤩🤩”
@hugsrylee: “you are glowing ry ilyyy!🤍”
@sunshine.magz: “Rylee i absolutely love seeing you thrive 💛💛💛💛”
Some fans even got a bit cheeky with comments insinuating that, yes, vacation official is a great step to take in a relationship, but so is an engagement. For instance, fans commented:
@wendygray1511: “Time for a ring”
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