No one saw this coming: Dancing With the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko has finally spoken out following the shocking news that his ex-wife, Elena Samodanova, is expecting a baby with her partner Vlad Kvartin. The announcement, made five years after their bitter divorce and accusations of infidelity, has left fans stunned — torn between celebration and the resurfacing of old drama.
Elena, 39, revealed her pregnancy on Instagram with Vlad, sharing a series of glowing photos alongside a sonogram image. “Our love story continues with a new chapter,” she captioned. “Pink or blue, we can’t wait to meet you.” Within hours, Gleb took to the comments section to leave his mark — not with tension, but with kindness. “Congratulations. I’m so happy for you guys ❤️🎉,” he wrote, surprising many who remembered the fiery accusations that surrounded their split.
The former couple were married for 14 years before divorcing in 2020. Together, they share two daughters: Olivia, 14, and Zlata, 8. But at the time of their separation, Elena accused Gleb of “ongoing infidelity” and claimed her trust had been “irrevocably broken.” The pro dancer denied those allegations, insisting their marriage had faced “longstanding issues” unrelated to any DWTS partners.
Rumors swirled around Gleb’s on-screen chemistry with Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause during Season 29 of DWTS, but both firmly denied any involvement in his divorce. Still, the timing fueled speculation, with Elena telling People that she could no longer “turn her head the other way.”
In the years since, Elena has built a new life in Hong Kong with Vlad, while Gleb’s personal life has remained turbulent. Most recently, he endured a highly publicized breakup with model Brooks Nader, who claimed he was fired from DWTS due to cheating — allegations he again strongly denied. Gleb even took to TikTok earlier this month to clap back, calling her claims “100% fake.”
The juxtaposition of Elena’s happy baby news and Gleb’s ongoing drama has reignited interest in the dancer’s private life. For fans, his gracious response to his ex-wife’s pregnancy feels like a rare moment of peace in an otherwise stormy chapter.
Whether or not the goodwill signals a fresh start between the former spouses remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — for Gleb Savchenko, the spotlight isn’t only on the dance floor anymore.
