Gleb Savchenko defends decision to break up with DWTS partner Brooks Nader over text

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dancing with the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko has opened up about his decision to break up with his partner for this season’s show, Brooks Nader, via text message. “When I wrote that down, it felt like it was perfect, because the moment you start a conversation, you might get lost, so it’s better to just write it down.” Savchenko added that he hasn’t been in contact with the Sports Illustrated model since they broke up. Look, that plant – I’ve never seen that plant before.” He added, “Brooks if you’re watching, I miss you.” Another professional dancer on the show, Rylee Arnold then chimed in saying, “You were the one who texted her, Gleb! You were the one who ended it.” Savchenko confirmed: “I did.” At the same time Nader and Savchenko’s relationship was ending, Arnold was beginning her relationship with a University of Southern California football player, Walker Lyons as she recently posted on Instagram formally announcing that the two of them were together.