Riker Lynch

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Date of Birth:: January 1, 1900
Height:: 6' 0"
Hometown:: Littleton

Riker Lynch (born Riker Anthony Lynch on November 8, 1991 in Littleton, Colorado) is an actor, singer-songwriter and a participant on season 20 of Dancing with the Stars. He is one of the lead singers of his band R5, which he formed with his younger brothers Ross and Rocky, his sister Rydel and friend Ellington Ratliff. Riker grew up doing community theater before moving out to L.A. to pursue an acting career. It was there he met Ellington, and shortly after they formed R5 with his siblings. Riker had a recurring guest star role on Glee from 2010-2013.

Best Known For:
Riker is best known for competing on season 20 of Dancing with the Stars with his partner Allison Holker.

Personal Life:
Riker is the bassist and one of the lead vocalists in R5. He is the second cousin of Derek and Julianne Hough.

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Exclusive Interview

Riker Lynch Laments The High Cost Of Fame In New ‘Trop-Rock’ Jam, ‘She Wants To Be Famous’

The price of being famous might be too high, according to Riker and the Beachcombers. Riker Lynch dishes about ‘She Wants To Be Famous,’ while revealing EXCLUSIVELY to us an R5 Easter egg on the track!

November 8, 2019

R5 Takes The Creative Reins On Their Next Tour & EP ‘New Addictions’ — Interview

R5 is tired of people telling them what to do. This time around, they’re doing it all themselves — and the result is magic. Ahead of their ‘New Addictions’ EP and tour , we talked to the band about their involvement in every stage of the musical process. Prepare to be impressed!

April 27, 2017

Noah Galloway Is As Impressive In Person As On ‘DWTS’

If you’ve ever wondered whether celebrities are as absolutely fantastic in real life as they are on screen or stage, well, I can say that sometimes they are. The perfect example is ‘Dancing With The Stars’ finalist Noah Galloway! Click here to download the HollywoodLife.com podcast and hear our exclusive interview with Noah.

When Iraq veteran Noah Galloway competed on this past season of Dancing with the Stars, he forever changed the perception of what it is to dance. That’s because Sergeant Galloway lost his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee in an Iraq during an Improvised Explosive Device attack in 2005. That meant that Noah danced with a prosthetic left leg, which didn’t bend at the joint. Nevertheless, with the breathtaking and original choreography of his partner, Sharna Burgess, which made use of his impressive strength and ripped physique, he performed in a jaw-droppingly beautiful style.

June 4, 2015

‘DWTS’ Finalists Rumer Willis, Riker Lynch & More: Hottest Dance Looks

The best part about competing on ‘Dancing With The Stars?’ Probably all the amazing costumes you get to wear while shaking your groove thing! The looks for the show’s May 18 finals surely didn’t disappoint. Rumer Willis, Riker Lynch and Noah Galloway all looked better than ever!

All three couples received perfect scores during the finals for season 20 of Dancing With The Stars, both on the dance floor — and in the fashion department! Rumer Willis, 26, Riker Lynch, 23 and Noah Galloway, 34 turned up the heat in seriously sizzling styles for their second-to-last night of DWTS. Check out their sexy looks!

May 18, 2015

‘DWTS’: Julianne Hough Will Dance With Riker Lynch Tonight — Watch Them Rehearse

OMG! We thought this day would never come. Julianne Hough is returning as a dancer on ‘Dancing With The Stars.’ She’ll dance with cousin Riker Lynch and his partner Alison Holker during their Argentine Tango on the May 11 episode. Watch them rehearse!

We’re so excited for the May 11 episode of Dancing With the Stars. Not only are we down to the final four couples in the competition, but Julianne Hough will be dancing with her cousin, Riker Lynch, and his professional partner Alison Holker! They’ve been rehearsing all week for their Argentine Tango, and there’s even a video of them practicing. Check it out!

May 11, 2015

‘DWTS’: Riker Lynch & Allison Holker Should Never Be In Jeopardy

Is anyone else totally obsessed with Riker and Allison? The duo danced the samba on April 20 to Jason Derulo’s ‘Want To Want Me’ and it was absolutely incredible — so why were they in jeopardy?

Fans were pretty shocked when Riker Lynch and Allison Holker, who received the best score of the night, landed in jeopardy on April 20 — and I was right there with them. While that doesn’t necessarily mean they were on the bottom, with the way he’s been improving each week (from great to ridiculously great), they should never have to feel worried.

April 21, 2015

Patti LaBelle Eliminated Dancing With The Stars

‘DWTS’ Spring Break Week: A Fan Favorite Is Eliminated

There are only 8 couples left on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ so things are really heating up. What better theme than Spring Break to turn up the temps even more?

It’s getting hot in here! The April 20 episode of Dancing With The Stars proved to be too hot to handle for some couples. Others flourished in their solo dances and the first team dances of the season. Read our full recap below and warning: spoilers ahead.

April 20, 2015