Gleb Savchenko is a Russian dancer and choreographer, who is currently a professional dancer on the U.S. version of Dancing with the Stars. He previously appeared on the UK, Australian, and Russian versions of the show. In 2016, Savchenko took part in the British televisioncooking showCelebrity MasterChef. In August 2018, Savchenko took part in Celebs on the Farm. He became the first winner of the series.
Personal life
Savchenko was born in Moscow. He began dancing at 8 years old. Savchenko is married to professional dancer, Elena Samodanova, and they have a daughter, Olivia. In March 2017, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child. Their second daughter, Zlata, was born on 1 August 2017.
''Dancing with the Stars''
Australia
In 2012, Savchenko appeared as a professional on the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars. He was partnered with model Erin McNaught. They were the first couple to be eliminated from the competition, finishing in 11th place.
United States
In 2013, Savchenko appeared as a professional on season 16 of Dancing with the Stars. He was partnered with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump. They were the second couple to be eliminated from the competition, finishing in 10th place. He also performed as a member of the Troupe in season 17. Savchenko returned as a professional for season 23, where he was partnered with singer and actress Jana Kramer. They reached the finals and finished in fourth place. For season 24, Savchenko was partnered with singer and The Real Housewives ofBeverly Hills star Erika Jayne. They were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the competition, finishing in 9th place. For season 25, Savchenko was partnered with Pretty Little Liars actress Sasha Pieterse. They were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the competition, finishing in 10th place. For season 26, Savchenko was partnered with Notre Dame women's basketball player Arike Ogunbowale. They were eliminated in the second week of competition, tying in 7th place with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lindsay Arnold. For season 27, Savchenko was paired with comedian Nikki Glaser. They were the first couple to be eliminated from the competition, finishing in 13th place. For season 28, Savchenko was paired with Country Music singer Lauren Alaina. They reached the finals and finished in 4th place. Scores out of 40 are adjusted to be out of 30.
Season
Partner
Place
Average
16
Lisa Vanderpump
10th
18.8
23
Jana Kramer
4th
26.13*
24
Erika Jayne
9th
21.0
25
Sasha Pieterse
10th
21.7
26
Arike Ogunbowale
7th
23.7
27
Nikki Glaser
13th
17.5
28
Lauren Alaina
4th
24.7
;Season 16 – with Lisa Vanderpump ;Season 23 – with Jana Kramer 1 Score given by guest judge Pitbull. 2 Score given by guest judge Idina Menzel ;Season 24 – with Erika Jayne ;Season 25 – with Sasha Pieterse ;Season 26 – with Arike Ogunbowale 1 Score given by guest judge Rashad Jennings. ;Season 27 – with Nikki Glaser ;Season 28 – with Lauren Alaina 1 Score given by guest judge Leah Remini. 2 Score given by guest judge Joey Fatone.
Russia
In 2015, Savchenko appeared as a professional on the ninth season of Танцы со звёздами. He was partnered with figure skaterAdelina Sotnikova. They reached the finals and finished in second place.
''Strictly Come Dancing''
In 2015, Savchenko became a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing for its thirteenth series. He was partnered with television presenter, Anita Rani. They were eliminated during the semi-finals of the competition, finishing in fifth place. Savchenko announced he would not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.
