Dancing with the Stars Partners Spark Romance Rumors with Tattoo Parlor Visit

“Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) partners were seen fueling romance rumors with a visit to a Hollywood tattoo parlor on October 7. The pair, Gleb Savchenko, 41, and his dance partner, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, 27, were photographed exhibiting public displays of affection at Nautilus Tattoo in Hollywood. Video footage obtained by various media outlets captured the duo kissing and cozying up as they both got tattoos—Savchenko on his chest and his partner on her hip.

The model documented the visit through a TikTok video shared on October 8. The clip features her friends jokingly advising against getting a tattoo with the popular audio, “Girl don’t do it, it’s not worth it.” She responds by lip-syncing, “I’m not gonna do it, girl. I was just thinking about it. I’m not gonna do it,” only to reveal she has indeed gotten inked while showing Savchenko tattooing her hip.

The model captioned her TikTok post with “OOOPSSS,” tagging Savchenko and the official DWTS account, further igniting discussions among fans about their relationship status through the comments section.

In another social media hint, she shared throwback photos of Angelina Jolie showing off a tattoo dedicated to her ex-husband, Billy Bob Thornton, suggesting a possible connection to her recent tattoo experience. This move led to speculation that her tattoo may include a nod to Savchenko.

Sources have suggested that while their interactions appear couples-like, any relationship is currently casual. The pair, who are seen frequently sharing flirtatious TikToks and performing intensely on the dance floor, are described as “just having fun.” Their chemistry has become a talking point among fans of the show, as seen in the lead-up to their next dance performance scheduled on DWTS’s Hair Metal Night.

“Dancing with the Stars” airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available for streaming the next day on Disney+.