In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, Dancing With The Stars professional Gleb Savchenko has publicly confessed to sleeping with Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader, directly contradicting his previous denials and exposing the truth behind his marriage collapse.
The 40-year-old Russian dancer dropped the bombshell during an appearance on the Almost Famous podcast, admitting: "I did sleep with Brooks, yes. I did. I'm not going to lie about it." This confession comes nearly four years after he vehemently denied the affair allegations that ultimately ended his 14-year marriage to Elena Samodanova.
The Marriage Unravels
Savchenko's marriage to Samodanova, herself a professional dancer, publicly crumbled in November 2020 when she filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences" and alleging infidelity. The split occurred amidst widespread speculation about Savchenko's relationship with the then-24-year-old model.
At the time, Savchenko fiercely defended himself, telling Page Six: "Brooks and I are just friends. We never had any kind of anything. She's an amazing girl, we're friends, we hang out, but that's it." His latest confession completely contradicts these previous statements.
A Complicated Timeline
The dancer attempted to justify his earlier denials, explaining: "At the time, I wasn't lying because it wasn't happening then. It happened after." He suggested the physical relationship with Nader began only after his marriage had effectively ended, though this timeline remains unclear.
Savchenko and Samodanova, who share two daughters, Olivia and Zlata, finalized their divorce in 2021. The professional dancer has since moved on with model and mental health counselor Cassie May, whom he began dating in 2022.
Where Are They Now?
Brooks Nader, now 28, has maintained her successful modeling career and appears to have moved on from the controversy. She continues to work with Sports Illustrated and maintains a significant social media presence.
Savchenko remains a popular professional on Dancing With The Stars, where he has danced since 2013 and won the competition's twenty-ninth season with partner Kaitlyn Bristowe.
The full extent of the affair and its impact on all parties involved continues to unfold, serving as another dramatic chapter in the often-turbulent world of celebrity relationships.
