Dancing With The Stars: Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold confirm romance with KISS during dance to Taylor Swift tune... but it's not enough to save them from elimination

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Harry Jowsey and his pro partner Rylee Arnold were eliminated on Tuesday's episode of Dancing With The Stars that featured music by pop star Taylor Swift.

The 26-year-old Australian reality star and new pro Rylee, 18, performed twice during the season 32 episode titled A Celebration of Taylor Swift that featured Eras Tour choreographer Mandy Moore as a guest judge.

They were eliminated despite kissing during their performance after sparking romance rumors with videos on social media.

'It's been so special,' Harry said after he and Rylee were eliminated. 'I can't believe we made it this far. For Rylee's first season, it's so incredible to see her live out her dreams. I can't believe I was a part of her dreams coming true.'

The two-hour show opened with a dance number to Taylor's romantic song Love Story, choreographed by guest judge Mandy, 47, who also choreographed Taylor's ongoing record-breaking Eras Tour.

Lowest totals: Harry Jowsey and his pro partner Rylee Arnold were eliminated on Tuesday's episode of Dancing With The Stars that featured music by pop star Taylor Swift

The show then shared a taped video message from the 33-year-old pop sensation herself who is on tour in Brazil. 

'Hey guys, it's Taylor,' Taylor said. 'I just wanted to say thank you so much for having this ''me'' themed night on Dancing With The Stars. I so wish I could be there to see what you and your amazing choreographers and my friend Mandy Moore have put together. I wish I could be there but I'm on tour in Brazil but I'm sending you guys all my love and best of luck to all the contestants.'

Each of the contestants picked their favorite  Swift song to dance to and Alyson Hannigan, 49, with Sasha Farber went first dancing the Cha-cha-cha to You Belong To Me. The show had a live band singing Taylor's songs.

'My kids and I all love her music,' Alyson said to the camera. 'That night when we got to see her in concert was so special for all three of us.'

Alyson sang the words as she danced in a gold fringed dress.

'Here's the thing, we are in the fearless era and girl you were fearless out there,' Mandy said. 'Girl, I loved that.'

'I love watching your confidence,' Carrie Ann Inaba, 55, said.

The judges gave them a 29 out of 40.

Touched lips: The 26-year-old Australian reality star and dance pro Rylee, 18, kissed during their Rumba dance to the Taylor Swift song August

Fearless performance: Alyson Hannigan, 49, with Sasha Farber went first dancing the Cha-cha-cha to You Belong To Me

Live band: The show had a live band singing Taylor's songs during the two-hour episode

High praise: 'Here's the thing, we are in the fearless era and girl you were fearless out there,' Mandy told Alyson. 'Girl, I loved that'

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, 38, with Pasha Pashkov danced a rumba to Taylor's hit Cruel Summer from her Lover era. Ariana was suffering back pain but was determined to power through it.

'What I really love about Taylor Swift is when she performs she commands that stage,' Ariana said.

Ariana, wearing a long white sequined dress, performed the magical routine effortlessly.

'You did command that stage out there,' Mandy said. 'You were a superstar.'

'Honey, your body was singing,' Bruno Tonioli, 67, said. 'What I want to point out is that this was actually a classic, elegant, totally felt and pitched exactly the same level of sensuality. You could have gone all out but you restrained it.'

The judges gave them a 37 out of 40.

Jason Mraz, 46, and Daniella Karagach danced an Argentine tango to Don't Blame Me from her Reputation album.

'I got to perform with Taylor in 2011 when she made a stop in Los Angeles,' Jason said. ' For her to want to cover one of my songs shows you how gracious she is.'

The judges: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, guest judge Mandy Moore and Bruno Tonioli were at the table during the A Celebration of Taylor Swift episode

Lover era: Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, 38, with Pasha Pashkov danced a rumba to Taylor's hit Cruel Summer from her Lover era

Reputation album: Jason Mraz, 46, and Daniella Karagach danced an Argentine tango to Don't Blame Me from Taylor's Reputation album

'Reputation restored!' Bruno said when they finished. 'You are back with a massive hit as a true leading man.'

'It was amazing,' Carrie Ann said. 'I am so proud of you.'

'Jason I have two words for you, this is all I wrote down, grounded and epic,' Mandy said.

The judges gave them a perfect score of 40 out of 40. The crowd chanted 'Jason, Jason!'

Harry, from Too Hot to Handle, danced a rumba with Rylee to Taylor's song August.

'I'm a massive fan of Taylor Swift,' Harry said. 'I think she is incredible.'

Tender moment: Rylee and Harry got up close and personal during their dance

Rylee worked with Harry to always keep moving so that no one would call him a 'tree trunk.'

'I'm done being a big Gumby tree,' Harry said to the camera. 'I really want to make it to the semifinals. With Rylee by my side and the amazing support of the fans, I think I can do it.'

Harry smiled as he danced and spun Rylee around the dance floor.

'You still have work to do but I'm proud of you,' Carrie Ann said.

'I loved it,' Mandy said. 'I thought it was beautiful.'

Bruno noticed their chemistry and afterward asked, 'Were you kissing actually?'

'Yeah, a little bit,' Harry confessed with a sly smile. 

The judges gave them a 30 out of 40.

Good effort: Harry gave it his best effort while dancing to a Taylor song

Good question: Bruno noticed their chemistry and afterward asked, 'Were you kissing actually?'

Little bit: 'Yeah, a little bit,' Harry confessed with a sly smile

The score: The judges gave them a 30 out of 40

The Bachelorette star Charity Lawson, 27, and Artem Chigvintsev danced the Argentine tango to Taylor's hit song Look What You Made Me Do.

'Taylor has clearly excelled in every single thing she has done,' Charity said. 'This woman is unbeatable right now.'

Charity and Artem danced in front of a wall of fire. The audience gave them a standing ovation when they finished.

'Your lines are unmatched in this competition,' Carrie Ann said. 'No one has lines as beautiful as you.'

Carrie Ann said the problem was her face sometimes went blank and her passion didn't translate.

The judges gave them a 38 out of 40.

Disney star Xochitl Gomez, 17, with Val Chmerkovskiy danced the Quickstep to Taylor's song Paper Rings.

Tango time: The Bachelorette star Charity Lawson, 27, and Artem Chigvintsev danced the Argentine tango to Taylor's hit song Look What You Made Me Do

Quickstep dance: Disney star Xochitl Gomez, 17, with Val Chmerkovskiy danced the Quickstep to Taylor's song Paper Rings

'I love Taylor Swift,' Xochitl said. 'I think she's a wonderful role model. She's really paved the path for young girls. Taylor and I have a lot in common. She's successful at a young age and she has a really good relationship with her mom. And I have that, too.'

'We have to make Taylor proud,' Val said.

Xochitl's mother Jennifer showed up to rehearsal and they showed her the dance.

'Sacrificing my job, the long hours, the rehearsals, the driving back and forth has all been worth it to see Xochitl living out her dream,' Jennifer said.

The two started the dance with Val tossing her a note and ended with him handing her another note that read 'We love Taylor.'

'My dear friend Taylor, we're friends because she said it on the video, is a poet and I feel that you guys were poetry in motion,' Mandy said. 'That was so beautiful and I have a friendship bracelet that I would like to give you because you were so good!'

Xochitl took the bracelet and smiled.

The judges gave them a 38 out of 40.

The professional dancers also performed another group dance to Taylor's hit Style. The remaining dancers were paired up in relay dances to win extra points from the judges.

Ariana went up against Xochitl dancing the Viennese waltz to Taylor's song Lover. They both were determined in rehearsal to win the extra points.

Relay dance: Ariana went up against Xochitl dancing the Viennese waltz to Taylor's song Lover

Close competition: The judges gushed about the performances by Ariana and Xochitl

'Two completely different interpretations of the same song and I love it,' Carrie Ann said. 'Xochitl you were so dynamic and the technique was on point, girl.'

Derek Hough, 38, told Ariana he loved her interpretation of a classic waltz. The judges ultimately gave the three bonus points to Xochitl and Val.

Next, Harry went up against Alyson dancing the Jive to Taylor's hit Shake It Off. Alyson wore her stack of Taylor friendship bracelets for the dance. Alyson won the dance off and got three extra bonus points added to her score.

Jason went up against Charity battling in their dance off for the extra bonus points. They both danced the Cha-cha-cha with their partners to Lavender Haze. Mandy told Jason his performance gave her goosebumps. The judges gave Jason the three bonus points.

Show co-host Alfonso Ribeiro,52, said at the end of the episode that ' it looks like the Swifties came out in force. We had more votes tonight than any other night this season.'

Dancing With The Stars will return next Tuesday on ABC with the semifinals.