AceShowbiz - In the world of celebrity romance, few stories can match the whirlwind drama surrounding Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko. The 27-year-old Sports Illustrated model and the 41-year-old "Dancing With the Stars" pro first sparked romance rumors during their time on the dance floor, but their relationship has been anything but straightforward.

Nader, fresh from her divorce from Billy Haire, struck a chord with Savchenko almost immediately. "We immediately had a great connection... there was a spark from day one," Nader shared in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. But despite the undeniable chemistry, their relationship soon saw turbulence.

The drama intensified when Savchenko broke up with Nader via a text message after their elimination from "Dancing With the Stars." Nader publicly addressed the breakup during a TikTok livestream, recounting the message, "Picked up my stuff. I'm going to Joshua Tree tomorrow for a few nights. We should have a conversation but I think I'm done." This candid moment only fueled the speculation surrounding their relationship status.

During his appearance at the Gurus 2024 Awards, Savchenko defended his method of breaking up through text. "I always like to write everything down... the moment you start a conversation, you might get lost," he explained to TooFab. The dancer emphasized that writing allowed him to express his thoughts clearly, even if it led to a controversial outcome.

Despite the breakup, it seems the two have not entirely closed the chapter on their relationship. Nader has used the breakup for comedic and commercial purposes, such as partnering with Samsung for an ad showcasing her "upgrading her phone" after Savchenko's breakup text. "He did break up with me over text randomly and I was like, 'Wait a minute, this would be great,' " Nader quipped.