Gleb Savchenko's Alleged 'DWTS' Replacement Is Linked To Taylor Swift

"Dancing With the Stars" season 34 is reportedly saying goodbye to one of its most familiar faces. Longtime pro Gleb Savchenko, who has been part of the ABC competition series for more than a decade, has allegedly been fired from the show following mounting drama and cheating allegations tied to his former partner, Brooks Nader. Gleb Savchenko, known for his charisma and fan-favorite routines, is rumored to have been cut ahead of the new season, and a surprising replacement has already been lined up.

Gleb Savchenko first joined "Dancing With the Stars" in 2013 for season 16, before returning full-time in 2016 for season 23. Over the years, he became one of the show’s most recognizable male pros, partnering with celebrities like Lisa Vanderpump, Jana Kramer, and most recently, model Brooks Nader.

It was that partnership with Nader that reportedly marked the beginning of the end. Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader sparked headlines for their undeniable on- and off-screen chemistry, with rumors of a whirlwind romance that fizzled out shortly after their elimination in October. When Nader later accused Gleb Savchenko of cheating, insiders told The Sun that it was “the final straw” in the network’s decision to let him go.

“Gleb was fired from 'Dancing With the Stars' for a number of reasons, but Brooks accusing him of cheating was the final straw,” a source alleged.

Though Gleb Savchenko has denied the claims, posting a cryptic TikTok saying, “14 years of loyalty, erased by someone’s lie,” his future with the series remains uncertain. He was even reportedly spotted recently heading to rehearsals while concealing his face under a visor, leaving fans confused about whether his tenure is truly over.

According to a new report from The Sun, producers didn’t wait long to fill the gap. Taylor Swift’s backup dancer, Jan Ravnik, has allegedly been tapped as Gleb’s replacement for season 34. Ravnik, who fans may recognize from Swift’s record-breaking "Eras Tour" and its concert film, is already being called one of the most exciting additions the ballroom has seen in years.

“Like Gleb, Jan’s got the devilishly handsome good looks, charm, and dance moves to back it up,” one insider gushed, adding that his “incredible choreography” makes him “probably the most talented new addition they’ve hired in years.”

The Slovenia-born dancer isn’t just a Swiftie favorite. His résumé is stacked with big-name credits. Ravnik has performed with Mariah Carey, Bruno Mars, Khalid, Luis Fonsi, and Paula Abdul, and even earned the prestigious “Best Dancer of Slovenia” award twice before moving to Los Angeles in 2018. He also caught the eye of "DWTS" fans earlier this year when he posted a video performing choreography to Kelly Clarkson’s cover of “Happier Than Ever” alongside one of the show’s main pros, Jenna Johnson.

His hiring reportedly came through a connection with longtime "DWTS" choreographer Mandy Moore, who helmed choreography for Taylor Swift’s "Eras Tour" and has worked behind the scenes of the ballroom competition for years.

"Jan knows Mandy Moore well. Mandy choreographed the 'Eras' tour and has been choreographing 'DWTS' for years and years," the source, who spoke to The Sun, said. "So that's basically how that happened. It's such a family at this point, and Mandy was thrilled to welcome Jan into the 'DWTS' family."

Although ABC has yet to announce the full lineup, a few celebrity contestants have already been confirmed for season 34. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin will be trading in his khakis for the ballroom, while social media star Alix Earle is also set to compete.

Joining them are "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars Whitney Leavitt and Jennifer Affleck, who were revealed as cast members on July 1.

With the alleged addition of Taylor Swift’s dancer Jan Ravnik as a new pro and an intriguing mix of early celebrity names, producers are clearly aiming to make this season one of the most buzzworthy in years.

Fans may be sad to see Gleb Savchenko go, but producers are clearly betting that Ravnik’s star power and Taylor Swift connection will inject fresh energy into the competition.