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Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko Played Up ‘DWTS’ Romance to ‘Keep Their Names in the Headlines’
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko wanted the world to think they were falling head over heels for each other on Dancing With the Stars, but a source exclusively tells Life & Style that the dance partners were really just addicted to the attention they were getting from all the buzz about their relationship status.
“They’re hanging out and hooking up, but no one thinks it’s anything serious,” the insider reveals. “It has more to do with seeking fame and keeping their names in the headlines.”
The source says that Brooks, 28, and Gleb, 41, thought they would have a better “chance” at getting viewer votes “if people thought they were hot and heavy.” However, “The truth is that they’re massive divas and others around them – including the other pro dancers – think they’re fakes and phonies,” the insider dishes. “On the other hand, producers didn’t discourage it because in their minds any publicity is good for the show.”
The swimsuit model and professional dancer were eliminated from DWTS during the October 15 episode, making them the fifth couple sent home. However, despite only being in the competition for four weeks, they made quite an impression on viewers, sparking dating rumors before the live shows even began on September 17.
After appearing flirty in their rehearsal photos, Gleb and Brooks were spotted kissing backstage during the September 24 live show. Although they denied that they were dating, Brooks confirmed that they had great “chemistry” and a “great friendship.”
On September 29, the two took their PDA away from the ballroom and were photographed kissing and wrapping their arms around each other during a night out in Los Angeles. “Who wouldn’t want to make out with Gleb?” Brooks responded when asked about the relationship two days prior. She added that there was “nothing fake” about her and Gleb’s affection for each other, but clarified, “We’re not in a relationship. I have so many mixed feelings about it. I’m newly single, so we’re having a really nice time.”
When Brooks and Gleb were eliminated from DWTS, he told her, “I want to thank you for an amazing season. It was so unexpected. I had a blast working with you. You are super talented and I love you.”
The pair also got matching tattoos to commemorate their time on the show. “I’m not going to say what the tattoo is of, but it has a special meaning,” the model told Us Weekly. “It’s a little symbol and it means something special. No animals. It’s a bit more in the astrology realm, but it’s not my star sign. None of that. It means something in that world. That’s my best hint I can give.”
Us Weekly also reported that Brooks and Gleb were planning on continuing to “see each other” after being eliminated from the competition. “They will still be spending time together not rehearsing and are excited to be living life without having such a rigorous rehearsal schedule,” the insider shared. The two have not spoken about the status of their relationship today.
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