Brooks Nader Can't Imagine a 'Better'DWTSPartner than Gleb Savchenko as a Recent Divorcée: 'I'm So Lucky'

Mar. 15, 2025

Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader.Photo:ABC/Jose Alvarado, Jr.

ABC/Jose Alvarado, Jr.

Brooks Naderis loving havingGleb Savchenkoas a partner onDancing with the Stars.

While speaking toEntertainment Tonightat the20th anniversary of MindUp- TheGoldie HawnFoundation on Friday, Sept. 27, Nader, 27, was asked about her and Savchenko, 41, getting closer during her time on the show.

Last week,PEOPLE witnessedthe pair boldly showing off PDA behind the scenes and they alsoshared a kiss during rehearsal footagethat aired.

“He’s amazing, Gleb’s amazing and I’m so lucky to have him as a partner. It’s a great thing, newly divorced, to have Gleb as your partner. Could you imagine a better partner?” theSports IllustratedSwimsuitcover model said.

Brooks Nader at the 20th anniversary of MindUp - The Goldie Hawn Foundation on Sept. 27, 2024.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

In May,PEOPLE confirmedNader had split from her husband Billy Haire after four years of marriage, with her rep confirming they were “divorcing after living apart for months.” The pair tied the knot in December 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana when Nader was 22 and Haire, an advertiser, was 33.

During her interview withEntertainment Tonight, Nader insisted this “new chapter” of her life was her “favorite” so far.

“This is my favorite chapter of my life ever, of all time. I’m just so happy,” the star told the outlet.

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko on ‘DWTS’.Disney/Eric McCandless

Disney/Eric McCandless

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“Obviously people are talking about the make out and this and that, but I just got divorced, I’m 27… he’s great, I’m really having the best time. I really enjoy the whole process,” she continued of Savchenko, insisting she’s “grinding hard” on the dance floor, despite the headlines about the pair’s potential new romance.

Nader also joked about dancing toMarvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing” this week, saying of rehearsing with Savchenko, “Hello! How can you not get distracted?”

Brooks Nader and her ex-husband Billy Haire.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

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“We were getting into character,” she insisted.

“When we get to dance with each other for five hours a day, and we’re so close and personal and she looks like that, we just kind of develop that kind of chemistry,” Savchenko — who revealed he’dsplit from his model girlfriend Elena Bellein April after nearly three years together — admitted of his and Nader’s relationship.

“It’s natural, and it’s awesome. We’re hanging out and it’s just having a good time, living life,” he added.

Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+ and streams the next day on Hulu.

source: people.com