Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko are the latest pair to ignite rumors of a behind-the-scenes romance on *Dancing with the Stars*. The buzz started after Nader, 27, shared a photo of herself sitting on Savchenko’s lap, sparking speculation. In the image, both the model and the 41-year-old pro dancer rest their hands on each other’s thighs, leading fans to wonder if there’s more to their chemistry than just dance.
Savchenko addressed the whispers by acknowledging their “amazing chemistry,” but was quick to clarify that their relationship hasn’t ventured into romantic territory yet. Fans, however, will get to witness their dynamic when the 33rd season of *DWTS* hits the screen on Tuesday.
If you’ve been following the show, you already know that romance rumors surrounding the professional dancers and their celebrity partners are nothing new. The intensity of rehearsals and performances creates an environment where connections flourish—and sometimes, those connections lead to full-blown relationships.
Licensed marriage and family therapist Rachel Goldberg explained why these “showmances” are so common on *DWTS*. With the pressure to win, physical proximity, and the shared experiences of being in the spotlight, these duos form deep bonds. The dancers and celebrities spend hours together, constantly touching and moving in sync, which naturally leads to sparks flying.
Looking back, the show has produced a string of romances—and a few heartbreaks. Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev, for example, started dating after being partnered on the show. Their love blossomed into an engagement and a marriage, and the couple even welcomed a child.
However, recent headlines revealed a darker turn: Chigvintsev was arrested for domestic violence, and Nikki has since filed for divorce, requesting sole custody of their son.
It’s not just the drama on the dance floor that keeps viewers captivated, though. Other couples like Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence rekindled their relationship through the show, while Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec, partners on the 20th season, are happily married and even welcomed twins.
Still, not every relationship forged on the *DWTS* stage has a happy ending. Model Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten, for example, had their romance blossom during the 27th season, only to call it quits shortly after the show.
Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez, another famous couple from the show’s third season, also ended things after dating for two years, with rumors of infidelity swirling around their breakup.
As the new season of *Dancing with the Stars* kicks off, all eyes will be on Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko. Whether their undeniable chemistry will turn into something more or remain just an on-stage connection is yet to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—*DWTS* never fails to deliver both on and off the dance floor. Keep watching to see how the drama unfolds!
