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DWTS’ Gleb Savchenko Reacts to Maura Higgins Saying She Doesn’t Want to Be Partnered With Him

Higgins said she does not want to rehearse with Savchenko, citing loyalty to Brooks Nader and disagreement with his comments about women.

  • Dancing With the Stars contestant Maura Higgins publicly requested to be paired with anyone "except Gleb" Savchenko for the upcoming 35th season, citing loyalty to friend Brooks Nader and concerns over his behavior toward women.
  • Savchenko and Nader, who partnered on Season 33 in 2024, experienced a public split that included claims of him being "a completely creepy person," with Savchenko later disparaging their relationship as "probably the worst sex of my life."
  • Branding the Love Island star a "total stranger," Savchenko dismissed Higgins' comments on Aug 4, stating he had "genuinely never heard of this girl" and would not "lose any sleep" over her opinions.
  • Higgins' remarks have already caused backstage tension, according to reports; despite her preference for three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas, the showrunner maintains pairings are based on "height, build and personality and compatibility."
  • Partner selection remains a secret until the live reveal, with contestants having no input; as Higgins prepares for the season, she joked that viewers should not expect a "showmance" because she is happy being single.
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