Dancing With The Stars: Taylor Swift's Hunky Pal Jan Ravnik Joins Cast Amid Gleb Savchenko Drama
SCANDAL ROCKS DANCING WITH THE STARS: Jan Ravnik Joins Cast Amidst Cheating Scandal and Pro Dancer Firing
Get ready for some serious drama on the dance floor! The latest news is that Taylor Swift's back-up dancer, Jan Ravnik, has joined the cast of season 34 of Dancing With The Stars as a pro dancer. But what's got everyone talking is not just his dashing good looks and impressive dance moves - but the scandal that led to the departure of former pro dancer Gleb Savchenko.
According to sources close to the show, Gleb was let go due to a combination of reasons, but Brooks Nader's explosive cheating allegations against him were the final straw. "Gleb was fired from Dancing With The Stars for a number of reasons, but Brooks accusing him of cheating on her was the straw that broke the camel's back," an insider told thescholarlynote.com.
But before we dive into the juicy details, let's get to know our new hunk, Jan Ravnik. This Slovenia-born sweetheart has been making waves in the dance world for years. As a competitive dancer and choreographer, he won numerous awards in his home country, including being crowned "Best Dancer of Slovenia" not once, but twice! Before moving to Los Angeles in 2018, Jan worked with some big names, including Bruno Mars, Lewis Capaldi, and DJ Khalid.
But it was Taylor Swift who really catapulted him into the spotlight. He joined her troupe as a back-up dancer for her Eras Tour and even appeared in the film adaptation of the tour, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour." And let's just say, Jan has been making hearts flutter left and right - he's often compared to "Red White & Royal Blue" actor Taylor Zakhar Perez.
So how did Jan land his spot on DWTS? It seems that DWTS choreographer Mandy Moore is a big fan of his work. As it turns out, the two have a long-standing connection - Mandy even choreographed some of the numbers for the Eras Tour! "Jan knows Mandy Moore well," a source explained. "Mandy choreographed the Eras tour and has been choreographing DWTS for years and years... So that's basically how that happened."
And what about Gleb? The 41-year-old pro dancer had been a part of the show since season 16, but it seems his time on the program is over. "Gleb was off the show for several years before later returning as a pro for season 23 in 2016," we recall. And last year, he was paired with Brooks Nader - their chemistry on and off screen was undeniable.
But just like any good soap opera, it seems that Gleb and Brooks' relationship was not without its drama. The two were spotted packing on the PDA backstage just before their elimination in October, but things took a sour turn after that. They briefly split, only to reunite again around the time of the finale in November.
However, it's been reported that they eventually broke up for good in April. And recently, Gleb hinted that he wouldn't be returning to DWTS - alluding to Brooks' cheating allegations against him on social media. "14 years of loyalty, erased by someone's lie," he posted on TikTok, seemingly referencing the scandal.
But what about his departure from the show? Sources close to thescholarlynote.com claim that Gleb was let go due to a variety of reasons - but Brooks' allegations were the final nail in the coffin. As for Jan Ravnik, it seems he's been welcomed into the DWTS family with open arms. "The show needed a replacement for Gleb and Jan's availability came at the perfect time," an insider shared.
And let's be real, folks - Jan is certainly the perfect package deal: handsome, charming, and talented to boot! With his incredible choreography skills and dashing good looks, we can't help but wonder what kind of chemistry he'll bring to the show. Will it be a romance for him? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - Jan Ravnik is here to shake things up on DWTS this season!
UPDATE: We've reached out to Dancing With The Stars and Jan Ravnik for comment, but so far, no response has been received from either party. Stay tuned for more updates as this drama unfolds!
