Things between Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko are really heating up off the dance floor, and that is leaving the model’s friends panicked!
The chemistry between the Sports Illustrated cover star and her dance partner pro has been obvious since day one of this season of Dancing with the Stars. They even leaned into it during last week’s episode, playfully sharing an almost-kiss on-screen while talking up their attraction to one another and kissing for real backstage! But what at first seemed like a showmance apparently has turned into something more serious. However, given Gleb’s track record, Brooks’ pals are bracing for impact.
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Speaking to the US Sun on Monday, a confidant close to Brooks revealed that the 28-year-old “has really started to fall for Gleb.” Whoa!! They elaborated:
“Her friends haven’t seen her this giddy or nervous around a guy before.”
Despite being caught locking lips BTS and even going out on a date, they are trying to stay somewhat under the radar, tho! Hmmm. The source added:
“They are trying to play it somewhat cool even though it’s out there that they’re a thing now but behind closed doors, they have so much passion.”
We mean, they’re not doing that much to lay low! The outlet obtained photos of them out on a date leaving Wally’s Bar in Beverly Hills together on Saturday night with some of their friends. They walked with their arms wrapped around the other’s back, and they were seen kissing once again! See (below):
Brooks Nader’s friends 'worry' about her romance with ‘playboy’ Gleb Savchenko https://t.co/KjcehkAM8k
— The Sun Showbiz (@TheSunShowbiz) October 1, 2024
So, she’s really into this romance — but is the Russian dancer giving that same energy?? That’s the big worry, the insider added:
“But her friends are worried Gleb is just using her. In the past there’s been rumors of him hooking up with his partner. And he does seem so charming and slick. Everyone around her is afraid and warning her that after the season ends, so will his interest in her but she isn’t listening to anyone that he’s such a playboy.”
The 41-year-old choreographer has often been linked to his celebrity partners. Most notably, it was rumored he had an affair in 2016 with Jana Kramer while she was separated from Mike Caussin and Gleb was married to Elena Samodanova, though he insisted at the time that there was “absolutely no truth” to the chatter.
And yet, even so, he has a storied history of dating rumors and romantic scandals with his partners! Heck, even Lisa Vanderpump was swooned by him! LOLz! No wonder Brooks’ friends are concerned!
It’s also a potential heartbreak waiting to happen because, according to insiders earlier in the month, it WAS started as a “showmance” for the show! A previous source claimed producers were “aggressively pushing” the “showmance” because it would be good for ratings. That insider dished this the day after the premiere episode:
“They know it’s good for ratings but also good for them to get votes so they’re leaning into it. She still really likes Gleb. They were really close and touchy after the show.”
The confidant went on:
“Nothing has happened between them yet physically but her friends are all waiting for it. I think they don’t want to complicate things so early in the season but it’s bound to happen.”
And it certainly didn’t take long for things to get physical! They were seen kissing behind the scenes in week two! WEEK TWO!!! Hah!
FWIW, they broke up with their respective partners around the same time earlier this year. In May, Brooks announced her divorce from husband Billy Haire. And then in April, Gleb confirmed his split from Elena Belle. So maybe — hopefully — they’re on the same page about what this romance is all about, and whether it’s real or just a quick fling. But it’ll be VERY telling to see what happens once the season ends or they’re eliminated! Gleb’s true colors will really show then…
Predictions, Perezcious readers?? Is this all for the show or could they be building something real? Sound OFF in the comments (below)!
[Image via Brooks Nader/TikTok]
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