Gleb Savchenko Reacts to Absence From Dancing With the Stars Season 35

Brooks Nader Gives Her Most NSFW Confession on Gleb Savchenko Sex LifeGleb Savchenko won’t be moving and grooving on the dance floor this time. After the cast of season 35 of Dancing With the Stars was announced Sept. 2, fans were quick to notice that the dance pro was left off the cast list, despite having competed on the show consistently since seasons 23 in 2016. But according to Savchenko, nothing is amiss with this footwork. “Guys, you can stop telling me you’re sorry,” the 42-year-old told fans in a video posted to Instagram Sept. 2. “I’m good.” He reiterated the sentiment in the caption, writing, “Nothing but love and gratitude for all the years in that ballroom. Excited for this next chapter—and wishing everyone an amazing season.” “No sad messages,” he added. “We’re moving forward.” Following his message, the dancer received love from season 34 partner Hilaria Baldwin who commented, “Only good things. Next chapter is gonna be [boom emoji].”Savchenko’s season 35 absence comes just over a year after he’d hinted about his future with the series, responding to a user in a since-deleted TikTok comment that he was “afraid you won’t” see him on TV again. He responded to another user, “14 years of loyalty, erased by someone’s lie.” After the comments, though, Savchenko did appear on season 34 of the series and also appeared on the recent series Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro where he was paired with Adele Zaikman, who ultimately went on to win the competition.Frank Micelotta/Disney via Getty ImagesPrior to the announcement of the season 35 cast, Savchenko—who was recently embroiled in a custody battle over kids Olivia, 15, and Zlata, 8, with ex-wife Elena Samodanova—also responded after this season's star Maura Higgins said she wouldn’t want to be paired with him due his past relationship with her friend Brooks Nader, who he was partnered with on season 33. "Until I was asked to comment on this story, I’d genuinely never heard of this girl, Maura," he said in an August statement to the Daily Mail. "So I’m certainly not going to lose any sleep over the opinions of someone I’ve never met." "It’s odd to publicly attack someone you’ve never even met," he continued, "but if that’s how she wants to make headlines before the show starts, that’s her choice." The pro added that he would “stay focused and leave the unnecessary drama to everyone else." For a look at all the stars and pros who are competing on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars, keep reading. Disney/Andrew EcclesJulia Stiles & Ezra SosaYou won't hate this news—the 10 Things I Hate About You star will be saving the last dance for her pro partner.Disney/Andrew EcclesGiada De Laurentiis & Alan BerstenCha-cha-chopping away... The celebrity chef will be turning up the heat this season.Disney/Andrew EcclesHarry Shum Jr. & Jenna JohnsonWhat did you miss on Glee? The actor taking his musical talents to the dance floor.Disney/Andrew EcclesTaylor Hanson & Britt StewartThe former '90s teen heartthrob will hope to MMMBop his way to the top of the leaderboard on season 35.Disney/Andrew EcclesTatyana Ali & Jan RavnikThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress will be bringing her fresh moves to the dance floor.Disney/Andrew EcclesJenna Dewan & Val ChmerkovskiyTwenty years after starring in Step Up, the dancer is stepping up to the challenge.Disney/Andrew EcclesAmber Glenn & Pasha PashkovThe 2026 Olympic figure skater will take her skills from the ice to the ballroom.Disney/Andrew EcclesEzra Frech & Daniella KaragachThe Team USA Paralympic track and field athlete will show off his athleticism on DWTS.Disney/Andrew EcclesSarah Jane Nader & Hailey BillsAfter sister Brooks Nader competed on season 33, the Love Thy Nader star is trying her hand. Disney/Andrew EcclesConnor Wood & Rylee ArnoldThe comedian, also known as Fibula on social media, is ready to earn more applause on DWTS.Disney/Andrew EcclesConner Leavitt & Adele ZaikmanThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is following in the footsteps of wife Whitney Leavitt—who competed on season 34.Disney/Andrew EcclesTyler Cameron & Sharna BurgessThe Bachelor Nation star is trading in roses for rumbas.Disney/Andrew EcclesJackson Olson & Emma SlaterThe Savannah Bananas baseball player is stepping up to the plate, bringing his dance moves from the diamond to the ballroom.Disney/Andrew EcclesGuillermo Rodriguez & Witney CarsonThe Jimmy Kimmel Live! star is ready to learn some new moves.Disney/Andrew EcclesCiara Miller & Brandon ArmstrongThe Summer House star is prepping for her turn in the ballrom. "Looks are not indicative of being in shape," Ciara exclusively told E! News in June. "I do huff and puff going up the stairs, so I gotta get back into the gym and work on my stamina."Disney/Andrew EcclesMaura Higgins & Mark BallasThe Love Island UK alum is hoping her love for DWTS doesn't betray her as she manifested this experience. "I have a vision board and I redo it every year," she told E! News in May. "This year is the first year that I stayed at home by myself on New Year's Eve. I did not go out at all. I made myself a bowl of pasta and a glass of red wine and I redid my vision board for the year. Dancing With the Stars was already on it from the year before. However, I added five more Dancing With the Stars on the board."For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App