'DWTS' Gleb Savchenko & Brooks Nader Lock Lips After Platonic Relationship Claims
By Afouda Bamidele on September 25, 2024 at 3:15 PM EDT
Things appear to be heating up behind the scenes between Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader, with a new video capturing their speculated romance.
The pair have been making waves since their announcement as partners on "Dancing With The Stars," and they continue to fuel dating rumors with their undeniable chemistry.
Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader were recently caught sharing a quick kiss backstage. The sweet moment contradicts their previous statements about their relationship being platonic, and it sparked fans' excitement for more tea.
Brooks Nader Steals A Kiss From Gleb Savchenko
The spicy video was shared by a fan on TikTok, showing Savchenko and Nader backstage in their ballroom outfits. It was unclear if this occurred before or after their dance routine, but the model leaned in for a kiss from her dance partner.
Savchenko gave her a quick peck on the lips before moving away, resulting in Nader's follow-up kiss landing on his chin. He also kept a warm arm around her shoulder, seemingly showing how comfortable they were with each other.
"They [definitely] hooking up," the fan captioned the video, earning similar sentiments from other TikTok users in the comments. Many raved about the dance partners' possible relationship, while others believed it was too soon for a romance.
Fans Go Wild Over Nader And Savchenko' Kiss
One commenter enjoyed the backstage tea about Nader and Savchenko's relationship, writing, "Intruding on people's privacy I love it give us more." Another wondered how the fan got the video, asking, "I need to know how we got this angle!"
"This is definitely giving gossip girl," a third declared, while a fourth supported Nader's forwardness, noting, "No, because Brooke, I'd [be] doing the sameeee girl." More commenters shared their two cents about the speculated couple, with one TikTok user claiming:
"In the camera blocking weekly recap part, I swear he called her babe."
"I SAID WEEK ONE- THEYRE BUSYYY," someone noted, but a critic saw the possible romance as a problem. The individual stressed, "I fear their showmance is gonna ruin their chances of winning. He's distracted, and she's unserious."
The Russian-American Dancer Claimed The Pair Were Friends
Days before the new video emerged, The Blast reported that Savchenko had cleared the air about his relationship with Nader. The Russian-American dancer claimed his relationship with the model was strictly platonic.
Savchenko implied that people shouldn't be fooled by their "amazing" chemistry in the ballroom. He described Nader as "great" and doubled down on their friendship, a sentiment the model echoed.
Nader previously addressed her chemistry with Savchenko in an interview, admitting: "I think that we have a really good connection as people, which is helpful on the dance floor because we are in sync, and we move as one."
The Model Teased The Possibility Of A Romance
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Although Nader echoed Savchenko's comments about being fantastic ballroom partners, she seemingly teased that the door was open for a romantic relationship with the dancer, saying:
"He's obviously a great guy, and he's such a great teacher. I met him two weeks ago, but we'll see what happens over the next few months."
The pair have given fans plenty to speculate about with flirty TikTok videos capturing their growing chemistry. One viral clip saw Nader sitting on Savchenko's lap and spinning around, while another showed them hitting provocative moves not typically seen in the ballroom.
While these videos could be the pair's strategy to attract potential voters, The Blast shared that "DWTS" alum Cheryl Burke was concerned Nader's infatuation with Savchenko would cost them the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
Cheryl Burke Weighs In On Brooks Nader's Relationship With Gleb Savchenko
While addressing the speculated romance between Nader and Savchenko, Burke said, "I think that it's going to get old real fast. Meaning, Gleb is just going to get tired of it at some point."
"And he's just going to be like, 'Great. Now, let's point your feet. Let's get to work,'" Burke claimed. She noted that there was no denying the pair's chemistry but believed it would "fade like any relationship does after this honeymoon phase."
Although the "DWTS" alum stressed that it was nobody's business what the duo was up to behind the scenes, she advised Nader to focus on winning the dance competition instead of chasing after Savchenko.
"Just stop trying to impress Gleb because this ain't sexy... learning how to ballroom dance is not sexy. It's actually quite the opposite ... Okay, so stop trying to look good. No one's trying to look good. We're just trying to get through to the next week," Burke said.
Are Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko getting romantic, or is this their strategy to win more votes?