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‘DWTS’ pro Gleb Savchenko, 41, and Brooks Nader, 27, caught kissing backstage: We’re ‘vibing’

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko are totally in sync.

The “Dancing With the Stars” partners got candid about whether their intense chemistry in the ballroom makes it hard for them to focus on the craft.

“No,” Nader, 27, revealed to The Post Tuesday. “I think that in both our industries, we’re always around beautiful, gorgeous people, and you just have to keep your eye on the prize and focus on dance.”

Brooks Nader and her “Dancing With the Stars” partner Gleb Savchenko behind the scenes. ashleysdiary7/TikTok
Nader was spotted kissing Savchenko backstage. ashleysdiary7/TikTok

Savchenko, 41, echoed his partner’s sentiments, sharing that their main goal is “competing for the Mirrorball.”

“We’re super focused on the Mirrorball, getting into the finals and, look, like Brooks said, it’s important to have good energy in the room because when you’re not, they can see you’re not vibing with each other; it’s really hard.”

He added: “You have to want to be physically close up to the person, with that person. We have that, [we’re] vibing, it makes it so much easier.”

Nader and Savchenko cozy up before they perform during Week 2 of “DWTS.” ashleysdiary7/TikTok

“It helps a lot,” Nader agreed. “Imagine being this close to somebody you hate all day.”

And it’s safe to say these two are far from hate as they were caught kissing behind the scenes Tuesday.

In a TikTok video, a fan appeared to be looking down on Nader and Savchenko as they talked backstage before Savchenko grabbed Nader’s arms.

Nader and Savchenko. Disney

The supermodel then leaned in closely to the dance pro before he gave her a quick kiss on the lips. She then kissed him back on the cheek.

The Post has reached out to Savchenko’s rep for comment.

Rumors swirled that the Sports Illustrated model and the longtime “DWTS” cast member were an item after they posted a series of flirty videos on social media to promote Season 33.

Savchenko and Nader rehearsing for “Dancing With the Stars.” brooksnader/Tiktok

In one of their TikTok videos, Nader sat on Savchenko’s lap as he intimately wrapped his arm around her waist. A second video showed Nader grinding against the Russian dancer.

However, Savchenko did shut down romance rumors, telling Page Six that although Nader is “great” and they have “amazing” chemistry in the ballroom, there is nothing romantic going on between them.

In May, Nader and her husband, Billy Haire, split after four years of marriage.

Savchenko and Nader are seen at the “Dancing With the Stars” rehearsal studios on Sept. 20, 2024. GC Images

She has since been linked to Tom Brady, but a source told Page Six that it was “nothing serious.”

As for Savchenko, he was previously married to dancer Elena Samodanova from 2006 to 2020. The exes had a contentious separation after she publicly accused him of cheating.

The exes share two daughters: Olivia, 13, and Zlata, 7.

Oscars night on “DWTS.” Disney

In March, Savchenko and his girlfriend, Elena Belle, broke up after nearly three years of dating.

He told Page Six at the time that he and the Swedish model, 39, “had an amazing time together” and that he “still very much loves” her to this day.

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