Some viewers focused on the season as a whole, calling it one of the best in the show’s history. Many praised the talent and entertainment on display, with some wishing it could continue longer due to their strong emotional connection to the contestants.

Meanwhile, a social media user criticized Kinney’s participation, claiming her background gave her an unfair advantage over the other contestants.

Still, most focused on showing support for Nedoroscik and Arnold, especially after they saw a video of Arnold addressing a final message to her gymnast dance partner. In the video, the dancer became emotional as she described the deep love and pride she holds for Nedoroscik.

“I am so, so, so, so proud of you. You have shown me every single week how hard you work and how inspiring you are. You have taken this life and just made the most out of it. It is so cool to see your journey. It all started with you being […] so heroic in the Olympics, and working so hard for your craft, and now you’re here on the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ stage,” began Arnold.

She went on to marvel at how the two made it to the finale, which she dubbed “so insane.” Arnold then mentioned how glad she is that her first time making it to the finale of the show will be with Nedoroscik.

“Thank you for being the light in my life, bringing so much positivity and kindness, and you truly have healed me in so many ways and I’m just so grateful that you’re my partner this season. I can’t wait to kill that finale, we are going to win that Mirrorball, I just know we can do it!” divulged the dancer.

Arnold ended her message by reiterating her gratitude to Nedoroscik and her love for him. The video then cuts to Nedoroscik responding to Arnold’s message with his own.

“Hey, Rylee. Just wanna, like, look back on this season, my journey with you, you’ve just been unbelievably positive, you’ve been so patient with me, and honestly, I don’t think I could have made it to the final with literally anyone else. You’re just the kindest, sweetest person,” shared the athlete.

He went on to highlight how much Arnold’s trust in him means, noting how she guided him through the process of becoming a dancer. “I’m gonna miss your burps, and all of that fun stuff, and yeah, just love you, and let’s freaking get this Mirrorball!” concluded Nedoroscik.

More fans expressed their overwhelming support for Nedoroscik and Arnold, with some calling them their champions and emphasizing their desire to see the pair win.

While some acknowledged they might not be the best technical dancers, others praised their strong partnership, dedication, positive attitude, and captivating performances, which won over many viewers.

Another supporter expressed frustration, claiming that Nedoroscik had been unfairly scored by the judges more often than any other contestant throughout the season. They added that while they typically could predict the judges’ scores accurately, Nedoroscik consistently received lower marks than expected.

Aside from the emotional video messages they dedicated to each other, Arnold and Nedoroscik appeared in another video that gave viewers a sneak peek at the Freestyle dance they will be performing during the finale. The pair were joined by Nedoroscik’s teammates, who showed their support for the duo.

Another moment from the rehearsal video showed that Arnold’s older sister also came to the dance studio to surprise her younger sister. “It is so crazy watching her do her thing, she’s so amazing, I’m so freaking proud of both of them,” boasted the big sister.

The footage then cuts to show Arnold instructing Nedoroscik and his teammates on how to do the dance moves, which included impressive flips, dips, and turns.

“DWTS” also shared a video showing all the remaining contestants and their partners reminiscing about their favorite moments and experiences from the season. For Arnold and Nedoroscik, it was when they completed their Waltz on the “500th Episode” night.

Amendola and Carson were spoilt for choice, as Carson noted how they have “too many good ones.” However, she highlighted the moment when a move she and Amendola performed went viral. They also noted the moment they scored their first ten.

Next came Armstrong and Kinney. While Armstrong said one of his favorite moments was after the pair completed their Cha-Cha, Kinney stated that one of hers was when they did their Instant Cha-Cha.

Maher said her favorite moment of the season was when she and Bersten performed a Rumba in front of her teammates. Although Bersten mentioned a “secret photo” the duo had taken during the first few days of rehearsal, he said every day has been amazing.

Johnson, who, like many others, also struggled to pick one moment, highlighted the time when she and Graziadei scored their first perfect score.

She then noted another moment where they failed an attempted move which led to a 30-minute laughing session, while Graziadei referred to a photoshoot they did when they first met.

The discussion surrounding the judges’ scores and the contestants’ performances highlights viewers’ strong investment in “Dancing With the Stars” and the drama of competitive reality TV.