Is Dancing With the Stars’ resident hottie Gleb Savchenko about to get dragged through the courts by his scorned ex-wife? Because honey, the tea is PIPING HOT and we are here for every single drop.
So here’s the drama: Gleb’s ex-wife Elena Samodanova, 41, absolutely lost it on Tuesday and filed an emergency court order demanding sole custody of their two daughters—15-year-old Olivia and 8-year-old Zlata. But the accusations? Girl, they’re SPICY. Elena’s claiming that Gleb is literally hiding their daughter from her. The audacity! Not to be outdone, Gleb’s legal team came back swinging harder than a tango on the dance floor, completely obliterating Elena’s claims as “outright untruths.” Translation: She’s lying through her teeth, according to his lawyers.
And let me tell you, when a lawyer uses the term “outright untruths” in court documents, they’re not just casually throwing shade—they’re basically saying someone is a professional fibber. The choreographer’s legal eagles didn’t hold back one bit, firing off a response that basically said, “Nice try, but we’re not having it.” We absolutely LIVE for a good legal takedown.
What makes this whole situation absolutely bonkers is that Gleb is literally a judge on one of America’s most beloved dance competition shows. The man teaches people how to move with precision and grace, and yet his personal life is messier than a quickstep gone wrong. The irony is just *chef’s kiss*.
The internet is absolutely LOSING IT over this custody showdown. Loyal Gleb fans are defending their dance floor king with everything they’ve got, while others are saying we need to wait for all the facts before taking sides. One Twitter user wrote: “Something tells me there’s more to this story than we’re seeing,” and honestly? They’re probably right. These custody battles are rarely as simple as a social media post makes them out to be.
Elena’s request for sole custody is no joke though—it’s basically saying she wants to make all the decisions regarding the girls’ education, health, and welfare, without Gleb having any say. That’s MAJOR. The fact that she filed an emergency order suggests she felt there was an immediate threat or concern, which is why the court took it seriously enough to expedite it.
Stay tuned, babes, because this Hollywood custody battle is about to get messier than a paso doble in six-inch heels. We’ll be watching this story like it’s the season finale of DWTS!
What do you think? A) Gleb’s lawyers are telling the truth and this is a case of a bitter ex B) There might be validity to Elena’s concerns and we should hear her side