WATCH: 'DWTS' partners Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko caught kissing backstage amid romance rumors

As per the video, Brooks Nader leaned closer to Gleb Savchenko, who kissed her briefly on the lips, and she gave him another cheek kiss
PUBLISHED SEP 26, 2024
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko seem to be getting closer (Cindy Ord/Getty Images, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko seem to be getting closer (Cindy Ord/Getty Images, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rumors of romance between Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader and her 'Dancing With The Stars' partner Gleb Savchenko are gaining grounds after they were spotted kissing behind the scenes of the popular dance show.

According to a TikTok video uploaded on Tuesday, September 24, a fan appeared to glance down on the two as they conversed behind the scenes before Savchenko held Nader's arms.

As per the video obtained by TMZ, Nader, 27, then leaned closer to Savchenko, 41, who kissed her briefly on the lips, and she gave him another cheek kiss after that.



 

Brooks Nader claims she 'kisses everyone' after intimate moment with partner Gleb Savchenko

Despite being spotted kissing backstage at the 'Dancing With the Stars' show, Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko — who are partnered together in season 33 — are not letting the relationship rumors get to them.

The 27-year-old model, who is now single following her divorce from Billy Haire, stated in a recent interview, "I kiss everyone I know. All my friends. I love to kiss, so, like, don’t take it to heart. Don’t take offense. It’s just a peck."

Nader peered in and gave Savchenko a kiss as they practiced their quickstep to Dolly Parton's '9 to 5', per OK! Magazine, in the video package that aired before their routine on September 24.

After the show aired, the 41-year-old dancer told Us Weekly, "I didn’t watch the package. And I said to Brooks, ‘Don’t watch the package,’ because I don’t want her to get frustrated, like, messed up or something."


 
 
 
 
 
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Savchenko further said of Nader, "She loves to kiss," supporting the model's statement.

Since beginning work on the reality series together, the single duo have stirred speculations of romance and even shared what makes them a successful team.

Furthermore, Naders posted a backstage video to social media where her dance partner kissed the model on the head.

The SI Swimsuit model told Fox News Digital during the 'Dancing with the Stars' red carpet, "I'm having the best time of my life. I'm going through recent changes and then being able to hang out with Gleb for five hours a day."

"And… live out my childhood dream of being a dancer on a stage like this is so incredible… Pinch me moment every week… We just have so much fun together… It's such a blessing."


 
 
 
 
 
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"When you rehearse together for such long hours and days, you create a certain chemistry. Especially like, when we dance together it’s there. We’re trying to get into character pretty much, you know," Savchenko shared his experience to E! News.

"We also are fond of each other," Nader chimed in.

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko deny romance rumors despite being spotted kissing

Brooks Nader and her dancing partner Gleb Savchenko were spotted brazenly flaunting their PDA behind the scenes. He was teasing her from behind and holding her waist backstage while they waited to speak with the media.

Calling each other "babe," Nader spent the entire night with her arm around Savchenko and her hand on his stomach.

During their pre-performance rehearsal earlier in the evening, the two even shared a few quick kisses. The duo clasped hands even as they had touch-ups for their makeup.

However, they played down the romance rumors, with Savchenko telling PEOPLE, "We're so close and personal and she looks like that, and we just developed that chemistry."


 
 
 
 
 
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Moreover, the Sports Illustrated model also denied dating the Russian pro-dancer, giving TMZ the impression that she is seeing someone but not naming them.

Fans, however, refuse to accept her denial; many point to the recently released backstage video as evidence that the two are "def hooking up."



 

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