PureDWTS Exclusive Interview: Gleb Savchenko Talks On His Return To Dancing With The Stars Season 19
Many times the producers have this special way of creating magical, golden moments on Dancing With The Stars. I thought last week’s Dancing With The Stars Season 19 premiere was one of best premieres…. especially with the return of pro dancer Gleb Savchenko dancing in the opening number and through out the show. What a special surprise (thank you Rob Wade!)!! In light of Gleb returning to dance, several of you have been asking if Gleb will be dancing again on the show. We were curious too, so, we wrote to him and asked him. We also asked him if he’d tell us on his experience last week. Read on for more and how he teases us with the first question. Gleb, thank you so much for your time!!!xxx
How are you? Good to hear from you and thanks for reaching out.
I very much enjoyed performing on the season premiere of Dancing with the Stars last week – I’m so glad you liked it too!
Being asked to dance in the opening number of this season was such an honor and I had a blast working with the whole DWTS cast and crew again. I really appreciate all the fan support – I wouldn’t be here without you guys!
I thought the show open was really well produced, especially the video package transitioning into the in-studio dance, and of course partnering with Sharna Burgess for that was a pleasure as always – it was something I really wanted to be a part of. We had a great time rehearsing for it and taping in Downtown LA that weekend.
Another highlight for me from last week’s show was performing with Whitney and Alfonso to close the show – I thought Whitney’s choreography was particularly fantastic. She and Alfonso are such strong contenders this season, and, having worked with her for a couple of years now it’s wonderful to see her getting the recognition she deserves, as it is with all the Pros who are competing this season.
As far as me dancing on the show again and in what capacity…well, you’ll just have to wait and see…and of course tune in to find out! But of course I will keep you guys posted so make sure to follow me on Instagram @glebsavchenkoofficial for any DWTS related announcements.
This year has been an very interesting one so far, with lots of exciting opportunities. I can’t say much more than that right now, but I will say I’ve been working on quite a few new projects in different areas of the entertainment industry, news of which I will share as soon as I am able to.
Hope this answers all your questions!
Warmest Regards
Gleb
Thank you for this article, I was especially excited that you wrote about Gleb being back in the ballroom. I, too, thought the opening number was fantastic. It brought excitement to the ballroom. I wish Gleb was a pro, but I know there are interesting things happening in his life. I think we will see him again in a different capacity. So many people have expressed how much they enjoyed seeing him again. Let’s hope he can get that Twitter account back, but at least he said he would keep us informed on instagram and you do a great job of keeping up with all the DWTS news.
I agree…let’s hope DWTS has him back. Like you, I think we will see him again in other projects too. Thanks so much, Julie!
yay Julie! Guess what? He’s back on twitter! WOO HOO!!!!
I thought that looked like Gleb in the opening number. So glad he got the opportunity to dance on the show again. Maybe he will be back in the Spring on the cast list. I enjoyed him when he danced with Lisa. I would love to see him dance with someone more limber and younger and see more of his talent.
Vogue…..so excited his back on twitter. He is an awesome person and so is Elena, like every couple they will work it out for what is best for them and little Olivia. Twitter is not the place to express your personal life, if you know what I mean.
Cannot wait for DWTS Monday.
Evelyn, I’m taking your post out. How about just commenting on what’s in the interview? This isn’t a gossip post.
KKat, that would be so awesome!! I’d like to see that happen as well.
Julie, I think they are both great people too. And yay, I knew you’d be excited to see him back on twitter.
So happy for you Gleb and it is great to see you again.
Please delete #5. troublemaker
Gleb you are the best dancer I have ever seen. You and Sharna were great this summer. What a treat to see you both dance Wonderful show.
Thank you so much for this article. I am a big Gleb fan. He dances like nobody else. When I saw him in the opening number I was really happy. Good luck in all of your ventures Gleb and thanks for coming back to Twitter. I missed you.
Thanks Voguerista for keeping us posted!
Lynn thanks so much for your comments. As for the original poster #5, done and deleted.
That’s one of the reasons I love this site… Troublemakers be gone!
Hey, if Gleb can grace my television screen in any way, shape, or form. Then this girl is one happy camper. 🙂
Thanks Sandy!! And you and me both to your last comment. He has this unexplainable strength that I love when he dances. Some dancers just have the x factor way of naturally standing out and sparkling… and he’s one of them. He and Derek are my fave male pros in completely different ways like that.
Sandy I couldn’t agree more with both of your statements!
Thanks Ladies! 🙂
But I think DWTS missed the mark this season by not having Gleb return as a pro. I would take him ANYDAY of the week over Artem.
+1^^^ AGREE!!
+2^^^ AGREE!!!
So happy to see Gleb on Mon show He is a beautiful dancer and so hot looking We need him back on the show as a regular He is a great guy and his personal life is no ones business
I agree with #15 Sandy Gleb is much better than Artem Come on ABC we need Gleb Back!!
Can I just say.. .. +1 again or maybe I should say +3?!!!!^^
I think you should say +10! Why not? lol 🙂
Ok, sounds good. +10 it is and counting. loll x
Maybe Gleb will be on next season, hopefully. I could have seen Tony not on and Gleb in his place, but I don’t want him to have an older partner again. I haven’t seem a lot of Gleb’s talent, but I saw enough on Season 16 to know he is good.
@Sandy…#12
I.T.A. And about Gleb gracing our TV screen, but better still, he can come right through my screen and I wouldn’t mind one bit!! 🙂
Well it is my turn to chime in……totally would love to have had Gleb in the show instead of Artem or Tony….but would want Gleb to have Leah for a partner. Artem is a good dancer but cannot stand all the kissing and darling’s and he seems so insincere or something.
Carian dated him for 2 years, so she already is showing her partiality. Which is why I do not have a problem with Julianne judging her brother or Mark.
Back to Gleb, maybe if we start a campaign they will have him dance more. I would love to see him dance with Anna and do either the Paso they did in Vail or the Cha cha, really really awesome.
I would love it if Gleb became a pro again (same for Henry). I like Artem so far. Having watched SCD on youtube for awhile, I have to say that he really is great but I really wonder if they were expecting him to be the new Maks…if they did, they really must be disappointed lol. He is always so calm and collected…..and mostly quiet.
Also, I have to thank the mods for doing this as well. It is so cool to see that you guys have spoken to him and Sharna. Makes the show that much more personal to the fans.
Awww, thanks Vin!! xx
And I agree…Gleb needs to be a pro again so bad. I’d rather see him take Tony’s place for sure too.
Tony is great when at one hundred percent and this season he doesn’t seem to be.
Vogue, thanks for keeping in touch with Gleb for us! Add me to those who would love to see him get another shot at a teaching pro spot on DWTS. It would be even better if he took Tony’s spot!
For me, whatever is going on in his personal life is just that — personal. It’s between him and Elena. I’m sure there’s “right” and “wrong” on both sides. It’s none of my business, and it’s something they need to work it out *in private*.
Thanks Cidra and I couldn’t agree more with everything you wrote.
@Cidra: I agree with you. Personal lives should be a complete nonfactor in regards to anyone’s professional life. There are so many times when I am reading US weekly or even am watching the news and they will report on a story like that and I
think “some things should remain private”. (sorry for double post….that was odd).