Brooks Nader just dropped a bombshell about her whirlwind romance with Dancing with the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko.
The 28-year-old model didn’t hold back during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live!, revealing that she and Savchenko, 42, became intimate on the very first day they met.
And she had a surprisingly strategic reason for jumping into bed so quickly.
The candid confession offers a rare glimpse into how celebrity partnerships on dance competition shows sometimes blur professional and personal boundaries from day one.
Day One Intimacy: No Time Wasted
During the December 18 episode, Nader confirmed to host Andy Cohen that she and Savchenko got physical before they were even officially announced as DWTS partners on Good Morning America.
We started being intimate [on] day one. Before [being announced as a DWTS duo on] Good Morning America, like the day I met him, the meet-and-greet.
When Cohen pressed for clarity on the timeline, asking exactly how quickly they slept together, Nader didn’t hesitate.
That day.
Real Housewives star Erika Jayne, Cohen’s other guest, confirmed what everyone heard: “She said day one.”
Strategic Thinking Behind the Quick Connection
Nader’s decision wasn’t impulsive—it was calculated. Fresh from her 2024 divorce from ex-husband Billy Haire, she entered DWTS with specific intentions.
I was nearly divorced and so I was like — and I told them to give me the hottest, douchiest guy and they gave me Gleb.
She explained that immediate sexual tension made her want to address it head-on rather than let it build throughout their partnership.
I felt as though there was so much sexual tension on the first day we met that it would just get worse and worse and I just wanted to see what we were working with.
Not About Winning the Competition
When Jayne wondered if this was simply rebound behavior, Nader clarified her mindset entering the show.
She wanted to address their obvious attraction immediately, especially since she knew competitive victory wasn’t likely.
I just wanted to get that [sexual attraction] over with, as I knew that we were not going to win Dancing with the Stars anyway.
Dancers Know How to Move
Cohen couldn’t resist asking if the experience lived up to expectations. Nader’s response? Enthusiastically affirmative.
It was great. My god. Dancers know how to [move]. And I heard that from a lot of people, and it’s true. They highly recommend. Don’t marry the dancer but [get intimate with them].
When Jayne asked more explicitly about quality, Nader confirmed it was “beyond” good.
Cohen seemed genuinely surprised, prompting Nader to deliver perhaps her most memorable line of the night.
Are you kidding? Why would I keep f—— a dancer if it wasn’t good?
The Tumultuous Relationship That Followed
What started on day one evolved into an on-again, off-again relationship throughout season 33 of DWTS in 2024.
Romance rumors ignited when they were spotted kissing backstage. Flirty TikTok videos fueled speculation further. They even got matching tattoos together.
Just one week after their elimination in October 2024, Savchenko sent Nader what she described as a cryptic breakup text. The split didn’t last long—they quickly reconciled.
Cheating Allegations and Final Breakup
By April 2025, sources told PEOPLE that Nader suspected Savchenko had been unfaithful and ended things over the weekend.
Savchenko denied all allegations in a statement obtained by PEOPLE on April 7, saying he was blindsided by the claims.
He noted that he was “surprised to learn” through media reports “that Brooks has ended our relationship.”
The Bigger Picture on Workplace Romance
Nader’s candid admission highlights how competitive dance partnerships create unique relationship dynamics. Physical proximity, emotional vulnerability, and intense chemistry make DWTS famous for spawning real-world romances.
Her strategic approach—addressing attraction immediately rather than letting it simmer—represents one way celebrities navigate these complicated professional-personal boundaries.
Whether viewers applaud her honesty or question her judgment, Nader’s willingness to speak openly about sexuality and attraction challenges traditional expectations around celebrity relationships.
Her advice about dancers? Take it for what it’s worth—the perspective of someone who experienced both the highs of physical chemistry and the lows of relationship turmoil, all played out under public scrutiny.