
'Dancing with the Stars' pro Gleb Savchenko sheds his dancing shoes for cowboy boots and ditches his clothes for a feature on the front page of Playboy magazine.
- Dec 12, 2024
AceShowbiz - Gleb Savchenko, the 41-year-old "Dancing with the Stars" pro, graces the cover of Playgirl magazine in December, baring it all in a series of Western-themed photographs. Posing in both boxers and briefs at Harmony Sails, a secluded abode in the desert of California, Savchenko unveils how his childhood behind the Iron Curtain influenced his perspective on life.
Growing up with limited resources, Savchenko emphasized the importance of delivering one's utmost, "I've been trained to always, like, 'deliver or die.' " Seeking freedom and a sense of purpose, he moved to Los Angeles, where he found solace in "DWTS". However, after 11 seasons, Savchenko began questioning his life amid the pressures of fame.
He turned to meditation and isolated himself in Joshua Tree, where he felt a connection to his inner child. "I have a long way to go, but that's what I want to tap into more," he stated. "It just helps me to be who I am."
Savchenko has expanded his career as a motivational speaker, choreographer, and guest host for Chippendales. He is also venturing into acting with upcoming roles in "Swing Into Romance" and "True North."
Following speculation surrounding his relationship with "DWTS" partner Brooks Nader, Savchenko confirmed their breakup via text message. However, they briefly rekindled their fling before Nader declined to define their relationship. "He's such a great person and a great guy," she said. "I'm having fun hanging out with him."
Savchenko's journey from his humble beginnings to his current embrace of freedom and Western chic is a testament to his resilience and pursuit of self-expression.