Gleb Savchenko Under Scrutiny For ‘Disrespecting’ Shangela

The controversy comes following a current interview the place viewers felt Gleb downplayed Shangela’s contributions throughout their time on the present. Social media erupted with criticism, as followers rapidly referred to as out the professional dancer for his feedback, labeling them as dismissive and unappreciative of Shangela’s expertise and laborious work.

Shangela completed in 4th place on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 31 and made historical past as the primary drag performer to compete on the present and was praised for her performances with skilled companion Gleb Savchenko.

On the October 15 episode of “Dancing with the Stars,” the remaining 9 {couples} paid tribute to influential folks of their lives by way of emotional performances. Former “DWTS” professional Mark Ballas joined the judges’ panel as a particular visitor, alongside Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli.

Regardless of the touching routines, it was Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko who confronted elimination, bringing their journey on the present to an finish.

“Brooks is aware of she will do higher and loves this expertise general however she’s speaking about quitting the present,”  a supply instructed The U.S. Sun. “She received’t, I don’t suppose she’s truly severe when she says that however she’s mad with how the present is dealing with issues and is mad with how they’re treating Gleb probably the most.”

Following their elimination from “Dancing with the Stars,” Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader sat down with “Good Morning America” to mirror on their journey.

“I’ve had a blast,” he started. “That is my greatest season, , and I’ve achieved this present for such a very long time. [Brooks] has been my greatest companion and I assumed we have been going to go all the best way.”

“I am type of bummed that we acquired eradicated,” the professional dancer added.

Whereas the interview initially appeared like a lighthearted recap, Gleb’s feedback have since sparked some backlash, with followers criticizing his remarks as dismissive and missing appreciation for his previous companion, Shangela.

Shangela made historical past as the primary drag queen to compete on the U.S. model of “Dancing with the Stars,” however she wasn’t the one one to gentle up the ballroom by the finale.

In a showstopping second throughout the ultimate freestyle spherical throughout Season 31, her professional dance companion, Gleb Savchenko, joined her in full drag. The pair, who have been the present’s first male-male companions, remodeled into the primary queen-queen duo, with Savchenko launched as “Natasha” in a glittery bodysuit, blonde wig, heels, and full make-up.

The enduring queen-queen freestyle has gone down in “Dancing with the Stars” historical past as one of the vital unforgettable performances, so when Gleb Savchenko just lately instructed “Good Morning America” that Brooks Nader was his greatest companion throughout his time on the present, followers have been fast to precise their disappointment and frustration.

“So disrespectful to Shangela,” one social media person wrote. “Yeahh after this disrespect to Shangela. I am fully over Gleb,” one other stated.

“Shangela omg,” a 3rd expressed.

Many felt that Shangela, who had made historical past and delivered a standout efficiency with Gleb, deserved extra recognition from the professional dancer.

“Shangela was undoubtedly his greatest companion/season…lmao,” one TikToker stated after listening to his current feedback. “Shangela??? Jana????” one other requested, referring to Jana Kramer, who got here in fourth.

“Gleb is delusional pondering brooks nadar was going to win dwts,” one social media person stated.

“How dare him. Shangela, Lauren Alaina, Jana Kramer???? Be so for actual,” one other fan chimed in.

The next stars nonetheless have an opportunity on the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

• Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy
• Danny Amendola and Witney Carson
• Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
• Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten
• Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong
• Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber
• Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach
• Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold

“Dancing With the Stars” airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.