Dancing with the Stars season 33 pair Gleb Savchenko again Brooks Nader had fans speculating all season about the status of their relationship.
Before the couple hit the ballroom floor, the Russian dancer said to herself Us Weekly in September 2024 he found Nader “hot.” He said at the time, “We have good energy. Like, I think we had good vibes. I mean, it’s nice to be in a room for five hours a day with someone you get along with. And, you know, it looks like that.”
While the two continued to set fire to the dance floor, the source said Us in September 2024 that Nader and Savchenko were “connected.” Days later, the model and Savchenko made headlines when they got the same ink.
In October 2024, Nader and Savchenko were fired DWTS and their whirlwind romance ended soon after. “Gleb ended things, but Brooks continues to live her best life,” the insider said Us one day after Nader revealed the split with TikTok.
Although they are no longer competing in season 33, Nader and Savchenko have continued to keep fans entertained with their social media posts – and raise more questions than answers about their romance.
So where do they stand now? Scroll down to see a timeline of their relationship:
1st Impression
While Savchenko called Nader “hot,” she admitted she was “shocked” at how well they got along. “I just thought of a dancer, like, you know, [is] it’s not my usual type,” she said Us in September 2024 before the start of season 33. “Not that you are there, [but] I’m just shocked, but let me just say, it was absolutely perfect.”
Video Package Peck?
Nader leaned on Savchenko in a video package that aired before the match in September 2024. “I kiss everyone I know. All my friends. I love kissing, so don’t take it to heart. Don’t get angry. It’s just a peck,” Nader said to himself Us while Savchenko added, “He loves to kiss.”
‘Meeting’
An insider was told specifically Us in October 2024 that Nader and Savchenko were “in touch,” adding, “It’s not normal at the moment, and they’re both just having fun.” Brooks and Gleb have been flirting since the beginning of practice. They don’t like each other, but they enjoy spending time together and getting to know each other.”
Matching Ink
Nader and Savchenko wrote about their adventures in getting similar tattoos in October 2024 on TikTok. In the clip, Savchenko holds a gun tattoo on her waist. You confirmed it Us later that day the couple found the same ink – but were tight-lipped about the design.
“I think [choosing the placement] it was a joint effort,” he said of his body art at the waist. “You know, I wanted it to be a place where everyone could see, and that’s what we chose.
Savchenko admits she ‘maybe’ likes Nader
When Harry Jowsey asked on the October 2024 episode of his “Boyfriend Material” podcast if Savchenko was “in love,” the expert replied, “I can’t hear it, what? … I don’t know, maybe.”
Savchenko and Nader Split

A few days after their release DWTS in October 2024 – where Savchenko dropped the L word on live TV – the source exclusively told Us that these go their separate ways. Nader appears to be revealing the split in his TikTok post.
In the video, Nader is sitting at a table as the sound of Miles Teller in the middle Whiplash played in the background. “I don’t think we should be together,” Teller said. “I’ve thought about it a lot, here’s what’s going to happen. I will continue to pursue what I am pursuing and because of that it will take up a lot of my time and I will not be able to spend much time with you.” Nader appeared surprised in the video as he pointed to himself and asked, “Me?”
A different source was told Us that Savchenko was “so comfortable, especially during the time she spent at Brooks’ home that it began to worry Brooks’ people and immediate family.” The insider added, “Gleb felt Brooks back off because of this.”
The source added that Savchenko wanted to “go ahead” and ended things “on paper.”
Savchenko admits she ‘misses’ Nader
After sparking rumors of a reconciliation with Nader when the duo posted TikToks from the same domain, Savchenko was questioned by a colleague. DWTS good Ezra Sosa again Rylee Arnold about their relationship status. While denying that the couple was filmed in the same location, Savchenko admitted on TikTok, “Brooks, if you’re watching, I miss you.”
A tattoo for Everything
When asked by TMZ November 2024 whether he intends to remove his tattoo, Nader replied, “Yes. I’m here girl. Removal.”
Nader said he and Savchenko were “partners,” adding that the drawing was “a lapse of judgment.” He noted that at that time they were still awake.
Nader continued to hide why his romance with Savchenko ended, but added, “I didn’t know we were dating, to be honest with you. You don’t have to be in love with someone to express, right?”
When asked if he wanted to continue dating Savchenko, Nader replied, “I don’t think about getting together again. But I’m down to be friends with him. Maybe, I don’t know. If he doesn’t pull you, pull you to me. … He was really something about that. “
Not Rekindling Romance
Source only told Us in November 2024 that the two had no plans to reconnect. “They’re alive and they still have crazy chemistry but they’re not getting back together,” the insider said. “There is no rekindled love going on.”
The source added that the two are “fine right now” as they rehearse DWTS season 33 ends together. “Their relationship had a sudden split, but they’ve cleared the air,” the insider said. “Brooks is happily single right now and didn’t think they were serious in the first place.”
Savchenko Says He And Nader ‘Had Creative Meetings’
After being spotted at the Los Angeles hotspot Chateau Marmont in November 2024, Savchenko completely dispelled rumors that Us explaining that the two had “creative meetings.”
“We play next week,” said Savchenko Us at that time. “We meet. We’ve had zoom calls talking about choreography, talking about costumes and music and what we’re doing.”
Nader Straddles Savchenko
DWTS pro Emma Slater posted a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Nader and Savchenko sharing an intimate moment. “Just call me paparazzi,” Slater said in his TikTok clip, where Nader was seen riding Savchenko.
DWTS the hostel Alfonso Ribeiro took to his Instagram Story to share a clip of Nader and Savchenko getting cozy.
“Okay, everyone, this makes me sad,” Ribeiro said. “These people — these two! – they took us by storm. On social media. All these things, everything goes on! Then all of a sudden, they see.”
He turned the camera to Nader and Savchenko, who smiled. “This is ridiculous,” said Ribeiro. “We continued the journey! And then it was over.”
Nader Wears a Diamond Ring
Nader showed off a diamond ring as he came out again DWTS final exams in November 2024.
Nader Reads Texts Of His Split With Savchenko
Hours before the hour DWTS Last season 33 in November 2024, Nader took to TikTok live to share his text exchange with Savchenko.
“He was coming across something and he said, ‘I picked up my things.’ I’m going to Joshua Tree tomorrow for a few nights. We have to have a conversation but I think I’m done,’” Nader read, per People. “‘I care about you. I think you’re a wonderful person. You’ll always have a special place in my heart. I love you.’ That was on October 23rd.”
“I didn’t answer,” he continued. Then, on October 25, he said, ‘I miss you.’ Then, on October 26, ‘I’m very sorry, I want to talk to you. I actually missed you.’ Then, of course, we had a little chit-chat. “
Nader and Savchenko met again
The two danced to the spicy number “Reunited” by Peaches & Herb during the performance DWTS the end of season 33 in November 2024. Nader could not stop laughing during the risqué process, which makes it difficult to tell where they are.
Affirming Relationships
Savchenko said TMZ in December that he and Nader are “together.” When asked if their relationship was a “show,” Savchenko denied the idea. “Of course it’s true. Everything is true,” he said. “We are not kidding. We don’t play games.”
Hours before confirming the relationship, Nader played coy to Us. “I don’t know what to say about that,” she said. “I don’t even know what’s going on. I know I confuse people but I confuse myself. I love life.”
Nader, who spent Thanksgiving with Savchenko and his family, asserted that he is “a great man.” Nader explained that he has started to remove the tattoo because “it was hot and cold, hot and cold, I can say, the tattoo has come out. However thin it is, it will probably disappear within a month.” He also explained that his jewelry was not a wedding ring, noting that it meant “nothing.”
“It’s a divorce ring,” Nader, that one Us confirmed in May divided Billy Haire after four years of marriage, it was noted. “I turned an old ring into a new ring.”
