Fans of Dancing with the Stars are buzzing after rumors surfaced that veteran pro Gleb Savchenko may not return for the show’s upcoming 34th season. The news, which hasn’t been officially confirmed by the franchise, has left viewers both shocked and curious about the true reasons behind the possible decision.

Savchenko, who has been a fan favorite since joining season 16 and returning consistently from seasons 23 through 33, hinted at the possibility of his exit in a recent TikTok comment.

@glebsavchenkoofficial Your ‘source’ needs a refund… because that story? 100% fake. 🗑️ #lies ♬ original sound - Hoop Zig

Responding to a fan excited to see him back on the ballroom floor, he simply wrote, “Afraid you won’t.” The comment came amid swirling drama involving his recent breakup with model Brooks Nader, who was also his celebrity partner during season 33.

Nader's new reality series Love Thy Nader has brought tension into the spotlight, especially with a trailer clip where she accuses Gleb of cheating. “He’s a cheater and I have all that proof,” she tells her sisters in the sneak peek.

But Savchenko has strongly denied the allegations, lip-syncing in a video, “That story? 100% fake. #lies,” and telling E! News back in April, “I’m not a cheater. I’m actually a family guy. I’m a relationship guy. I'm not a f--kboy who goes around and goes on all these dates. I'm not even on dating apps."

The potential absence of Savchenko from DWTS would be a groundbreaking change for the show. Fans have often praised his fun, dynamic presence and chemistry with celebrity partners, which made the live broadcasts entertaining and kept viewers tuning in week after week.

On social media, many fans are rallying in support of the dancer.

“His romance with Brooks last season made me want to watch every single week,” one fan wrote. Another shared, “If Gleb’s not coming back, DWTS just won’t be the same. He’s one of the best pros they’ve had.”

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The sentiment across fandom circles is clear, Savchenko's impact on the ballroom and connection with the audience have been significant. As fans wait for a statement from ABC, speculation runs wild over whether the rumored breakup fallout influenced the casting decisions.

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