What Really Happened Between Lisa Vanderpump And Gleb Savchenko
Hollywood: the land of beautiful people and rocky marriages! Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump always joked about the state of her marriage to husband Ken Todd. From teasing that they only were intimate once a year on his birthday to even confessing to Hello! that Ken was wrong for her "in every sense," the Vanderpump Rules celebrity keeps talk of her relationship light.
That is, until Lisa admitted in October 2020 to having an "emotional affair" with former Dancing with the Stars partner Gleb Savchenko. Gleb and Lisa competed on Season 16 of the hit competition series in 2013. However, Gleb's wife Elena Samodanova filed for divorce in December 2020, citing Gleb's infidelity as the cause of their split. The sultry Gleb was partnered with Selling Sunset star Chrishell Strause on DWTS and most viewers assumed the duo were having an affair.
So, where does Lisa fit into all this? Keep scrolling to find out what Lisa claims happened back in 2013, and why Gleb may be taking his duties as a dancing partner more literally than most.
Lisa Vanderpump's 'DWTS' relationship with Gleb Savchenko may be more one-sided
RHOBH original cast member Lisa Vanderpump SUR-ely knows how to spin a story. From puppygate to orchestrating behind-the-scenes with Vanderpump Rules' cast, it's clear Lisa is no stranger to being in the director's chair. So when she alleged during an October 2020 episode of The Bellas podcast that past Dancing With the Stars partner Gleb Savchenko was in it more than just to tango, fans had to read between the lines.
"I adored him," Lisa gushed on the podcast. "We had a little bit of an emotional affair in terms of having to connect and hold on to each other because it's so scary... When you're thrown into Dancing With the Stars and suddenly somebody's right in your face and you're wrapping your legs around them... That was the best part." Of course, Lisa is known for her cheeky sense of humor. While it's clear she did not cheat on husband Ken Todd, the same cannot be said for the demise of Gleb's 14-year marriage.
His wife Elena Samodanova may not think Gleb had an emotional affair with Lisa, but a physical one with newest dance partner Chrishell Strause. Per People, Gleb moved on with actress Cassie Scerbo, but still vacations with Strause and her new beau, fellow DWTS pro Keo Motsepe. It all still seems fishy — the kind that Lisa probably will serve that at her many West Hollywood restaurants!