THE REAL reason DWTS has ‘fired’ Gleb Savchenko has been revealed as ex Brooks Nader’s cheating claims were allegedly the show’s ‘final straw.’
The pro dancer had a tumultuous ride with on and off the show that included multiple cheating claims, including his ex-wife Elena Samodanova accusing him of infidelity before their 2020 divorce.
Gleb Savchenko is seen arriving to Dancing With The Stars on November 21, 2024[/caption]
Brooks Nader attends day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2025 in London[/caption]
Most recently, Gleb’s ex, Brooks, 28, made a bombshell accusation that he was unfaithful on the teaser for her upcoming reality show, Love Thy Nader.
“He’s a cheater and I have all that proof,” she told her sisters – who will be co-starring on the new series with the model.
Gleb, 41, has since denied that he had ever cheated however, the latest drama was apparently ABC’s “final straw,” along with other factors, for not bringing him back to the ballroom.
According to an insider, ”Gleb was fired from Dancing With the Stars for a number of reasons but Brooks accusing him of cheating was the final straw.
“He has a history of bringing in negative publicity for the show. He’s a great dancer and most of the pros like him, but he doesn’t have the best reputation on set with the crew.
“That mixed with him getting older, it just was no longer a suitable fit for the show.
“He was getting phased out anyway, and Brooks just made their decision easier and quicker.”
The source added that Gleb is currently “pushing” to get on other popular dancing and reality shows as he’s “stressed” about losing the career he worked so hard to build.
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko’s promo pic for Dancing With the Stars[/caption]
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko were spotted sharing a moment of PDA outside the Dancing with the Stars studios[/caption]
Brooks and Gleb dance a steamy number during their brief stint on DWTS[/caption]
The U.S. Sun has reached out to ABC for comment.
Gleb made his DWTS debut in 2013 when he was partnered with RHOBH and Vanderpump Rules star, Lisa Vanderpump.
However, his premiere season came to a fast close as they were just the second couple to be eliminated.
He was downgraded to be a member of the dance troupe for season 17 and didn’t return as a full-time pro again until season 23 – where he danced with Jana Kramer and finished in 4th place.
Gleb competed as a full-time pro on all of the following seasons since and most recently, with Brooks for season 33, where they finished in 9th place.
Gleb has a history of being accused of cheating – but has always vehemently denied he was ever unfaithful.
HOT HOT CHEAT?
Following Brooks’ claims that Gleb cheated on her during their steamy rendezvous earlier this year, he told E! News: “I’m not a cheater.
”I’m actually a family guy. I’m a relationship guy. I’m not a f**kboy who goes around and goes on all these dates.
“I’m not even on dating apps. I was booked and busy and spending my time with my girlfriend at the time,” he claimed.
In 2020, Gleb was accused of cheating on his wife, Elena, who filed for divorce from him earlier that same year.
The scathing court documents accused Gleb of “ongoing infidelity” during their 14-year-marriage.
He once again denied ever straying outside his marriage, saying at the time: “I’ve never actually cheated on her. Never, ever, ever.
“This whole thing, it was her trying to set it up.
“All of those partners that I danced with, it might have looked on TV like [it was something more], but it never was the case.”
Star Struck
The last 10 winners of Dancing with the Stars, and their partners, are:
Season 22: Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd
Season 23: Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy
Season 24: Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater
Season 25: Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold
Season 26: Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson
Season 27: Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess
Season 28: Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten
Season 29: Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev
Season 30: Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach
Season 31: Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas
Season 32: Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy
Over the years, Gleb had been accused of flings with some of his former DWTS partners, including Jana and Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause.
The Russian choreographer finalized his divorce with Elena in October 2021.
They share joint custody of daughters Olivia, 14, and Zlata, 8, and neither party had requested spousal support.
“My number one priority right now and always will be my daughters, and making this divorce have as minimal an effect on them as possible.
”Sometimes relationships don’t work out and this is one of those times.
“Elena and I agreed to work together to end the marriage with grace and be amicable to one another,” he said in a statement following the divorce.
Gleb Savchenko and then-wife Elena Samodanova have a beach day with their kids before their divorce[/caption]
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko are seen on December 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California[/caption]
Brooks Nader attends the 2025 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 16, 2025[/caption]
