Gleb Savchenko facts for kids
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Gleb Savchenko
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Savchenko at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards
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| Born | 16 September 1983 |
| Known for | Dancing with the Stars Strictly Come Dancing |
| Spouse(s) |
Elena Samodanova
(m. 2006; sep. 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Valeria Savchenko (sister) |
Gleb Savchenko is a talented dancer and choreographer from Russia. He is well-known for being a professional dancer on the American TV show Dancing with the Stars. Before joining the U.S. show, he also appeared on different versions of Dancing with the Stars in the UK, Australia, and Russia.
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Gleb Savchenko's Early Life and Family
Gleb was born in Moscow, Russia, on September 16, 1983. He started dancing when he was just 8 years old.
Gleb was married to another professional dancer named Elena Samodanova. They had two daughters together. Their first daughter, Olivia, was born in November 2010. Their second daughter, Zlata, was born on August 1, 2017. After 14 years of marriage, Gleb and Elena decided to separate in November 2020.
Gleb's Journey on Dancing with the Stars
Gleb Savchenko has been a professional dancer on several versions of the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars around the world.
Dancing with the Stars in Australia
In 2012, Gleb joined the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars. He danced with model Erin McNaught. They were the first couple to leave the competition, finishing in 11th place.
Dancing with the Stars in the United States
Gleb became a professional dancer on the American Dancing with the Stars in 2013. He has danced with many famous people over the years.
- Season 16 (2013): Gleb was partnered with TV star Lisa Vanderpump. They finished in 10th place. He also performed as part of the show's dance troupe in Season 17.
- Season 23 (2016): He returned and danced with singer and actress Jana Kramer. They made it all the way to the finals and finished in fourth place.
- Season 24 (2017): Gleb's partner was singer and TV personality Erika Jayne. They finished in 9th place.
- Season 25 (2017): He danced with Pretty Little Liars actress Sasha Pieterse. They finished in 10th place.
- Season 26 (2018): Gleb was paired with basketball player Arike Ogunbowale. They were eliminated early, tying for 7th place.
- Season 27 (2018): His partner was comedian Nikki Glaser. They were the first couple eliminated, finishing in 13th place.
- Season 28 (2019): Gleb danced with country music singer Lauren Alaina. They reached the finals and finished in 4th place.
- Season 29 (2020): He was paired with actress Chrishell Stause. They finished in 8th place.
- Season 30 (2021): Gleb's partner was Spice Girls singer Melanie C. They finished in 11th place.
- Season 31 (2022): He danced with drag queen Shangela. They reached the finals and finished in fourth place.
- Season 32 (2023): Gleb was partnered with actress Mira Sorvino. They finished in 10th place.
- Season 33 (2024): His partner was model Brooks Nader. They finished in 9th place.
Gleb's Dancing with the Stars U.S. Results
| Season | Partner | Place |
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| 16 | Lisa Vanderpump | 10th |
| 23 | Jana Kramer | 4th |
| 24 | Erika Jayne | 9th |
| 25 | Sasha Pieterse | 10th |
| 26 | Arike Ogunbowale | 7th |
| 27 | Nikki Glaser | 13th |
| 28 | Lauren Alaina | 4th |
| 29 | Chrishell Stause | 8th |
| 30 | Melanie C | 11th |
| 31 | Shangela | 4th |
| 32 | Mira Sorvino | 10th |
| 33 | Brooks Nader | 9th |
Dancing with the Stars in Russia
In 2015, Gleb also appeared on the Russian version of Танцы со звёздами. He was partnered with figure skater Adelina Sotnikova. They did very well, reaching the finals and finishing in second place.
Strictly Come Dancing in the UK
In 2015, Gleb became a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, a popular dance show in the UK. He was partnered with television presenter Anita Rani. They made it to the semi-finals of the competition, finishing in fifth place.
Gleb announced in 2016 that he would not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing.
Other TV Appearances
Besides Dancing with the Stars, Gleb has appeared on other television shows.
- In 2013, he appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with his dance partner Lisa Vanderpump.
- In 2016, Gleb showed off his cooking skills on the British cooking show Celebrity MasterChef.
- In August 2018, Gleb took part in Celebs on the Farm, a reality show where celebrities live and work on a farm. He became the first winner of the series!
- In January 2023, Gleb appeared in a wedding series called Nikki Bella Says I Do. He was the best man for his Dancing with the Stars co-star Artem Chigvintsev's wedding.
See also
In Spanish: Gleb Sávchenko para niños
