Brooks Nader and “Dancing with the Stars” pro Gleb Savchenko are the latest dancing duo to spark romance rumors.
Nader, 27, shared a photo on social media of herself sitting on Savchenko's lap, with the model and the 41-year-old professional dancer placing their hands on each other's thighs.
Savchenko said he thinks Nader is “wonderful” and described the two men as having “incredible” chemistry in a statement. Page 6However, their relationship has not yet reached a romantic level.
Fans can see for themselves just how great Nader and Savchenko's chemistry is when the 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars” begins on Tuesday.
Nikki Bella files for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev after he was arrested for domestic violence
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko's chemistry has sparked rumors of showmanship. (Getty Images/Instagram: Brooks Nader)
It's not uncommon for “Dancing with the Stars” pros to date their partners, as the dance competition show has spawned many relationships, including several marriages.
Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, PMH-C, a marriage and family therapist in Studio City, California, told Fox News Digital that the “intensity” of the show and the amount of time they spend together between practices and performances throughout the season makes it the perfect environment for romantic relationships to develop.
“First, they share a common goal: to win and to outperform the other contestants,” she explained. “This creates an initial bond and friendship. Then, because they're in close proximity, constantly touching and in each other's space, it triggers a physical reaction and increases attraction.”
Goldberg also noted that celebrities and professional dancers are in “high-pressure, anxiety-filled environments where they bond over a shared experience.”
“On the court, it's just the two of you, and all eyes are on you. The only person who can understand what you're feeling in that moment is your partner, someone you trust completely,” she says. “You share big emotions together, from the disappointment of a low score to the excitement of a win.”
“Finally, they are all very attractive people with media-worthy personalities, which makes their relationship even stronger. Ultimately, this intense, physically stimulating experience often leads to a romantic relationship. Whether that relationship lasts, however, is another story.”
Nikki Bella and Artyom Chigvintsev
Nikki Bella and Artyom Chigvintsev began dating after they were paired together on Dancing with the Stars. (Eric McCandless/Disney General Entertainment Content)
Nikki Bella and Artyom Chigvintsev became a couple during the competition on season 25 of Dancing with the Stars in 2017. By 2019, the two were officially dating, and in January 2020, Chigvintsev proposed to Nikki.
The couple married in 2022 and have a 4-year-old son, Matteo.
Chigvintsev was arrested on August 29th after a domestic violence call. An arrest warrant was issued at 10:40 a.m. and he was released on $25,000 bail at approximately 2:18 p.m. that same day. His trial is scheduled for November 4th.
At the time, Nikki's rep told Fox News Digital, “This is a private matter and Nikki asks that everyone respect her and her family's privacy at this time.”
Nikki filed for divorce on September 11th, requesting sole custody of the couple's 4-year-old son.
Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke
Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke divorced in 2022. (Axel/Bauer Griffin/FilmMagic)
Matthew Lawrence never competed on “Dancing with the Stars,” but he did meet pro Cheryl Burke through the show. Matthew's brother, Joey Lawrence, competed on season three of the dance competition.
By February 2007, Matthew and Burke were dating. The two went their separate ways after a year of dating, but rekindled their romance in 2017.
“When we first went on a date, we were both young and inexperienced, and I [Hollywood]” she previously said. people magazine, “We're both adults now and feel like we have a better balance.”
The two married in 2019, but Burke filed for divorce in 2022, citing irreconcilable differences.
Derek Hough and Brooke Burke
Brooke Burke and Derek Hough competed together on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2008. (Kelsey McNeill/Getty Images)
Derek Hough and Brooke Burke never dated, but the TV personality admitted that she would have liked to be “romantic” with the dancer if she were single.
“If I wasn't married, I would wish that we were in a relationship,” Burke explained on Cheryl Burke's podcast.Sex, lies and spray tansIn 2023.”
“I don't think I ever said that,” she continued, “and I say that with respect.”
At the time, Burke was in a relationship with David Charvet, with whom she had two children. She married the French singer in 2011, but the couple divorced in 2020.
“I would have had an affair [Derek]”But listen, I'll tell you why. You don't have to be a dancer to be intertwined with someone else's body. I've never felt as connected to anyone other than a boyfriend or husband as I did with Derek. And it was every day…. You're in someone's arms for three months. Why do you think people fall in love? You're smelling them, feeling them, breathing them.”
“It's more intimate than making love in the bedroom. If you're really connected, it's like making love on the dance floor. If you have the energy, you dance and get into the rhythm. If you have the trust, you share your fears and do things you've never done before. How many times have you been with someone and felt like they was the only one you could rely on?”
Alan Bersten and Alexis Ren
Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten began dating in 2018. (Getty Images)
Model Alexis Ren and “DWTS” pro Alan Bersten began dating during the show's 27th season. The start of their affair was documented on the show in 2018.
“I'm starting to have feelings for Alan,” she confessed. Pre-recorded interviews“And I didn't expect this. But it happened really suddenly, so I guess I'm still trying to figure it out.”
However, the pair split up shortly after the season ended: Len was traveling while Bersten was in Los Angeles preparing to leave on tour.
Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff
Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez competed together on the third season of “Dancing with the Stars.” (Getty Images)
“Dancing with the Stars” professional dancers Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez became romantically involved after competing together on the dance show's third season.
The two dated for two years before splitting in 2008. At the time, rumors surfaced that Lopez had been unfaithful.
Kim Johnson and Robert Herjavec
Kym Johnson and “Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec married in 2016. (Getty Images)
“Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec and professional dancer Kym Johnson met in 2015 as partners on Season 20 of “Dancing with the Stars.”
The couple married in 2016 and welcomed twins Hudson and Haven in April 2018.
Johnson left “Dancing with the Stars” in 2015 but returned in 2017. However, the pro dancer hung up his dancing shoes at the end of that season.
