First, the new ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional dancers’ lineup for the 2016 season was confirmed and, as feared, his name wasn’t on it.
And now he’s been booted out of the ‘Celebrity Masterchef’ kitchen after his “safe bet” dishes failed to impress the judges.
Disastrously, Gleb was the only aspiring chef sent home, while his rivals Jimmy Osmond, Cherry Healey and Audley Harrison all made it through to the next round.
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Bye bye Gleb...
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Judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode had been intending to send two of their contestants home, but in the end, it was just poor Gleb who had to collect his toasting fork and be gone.
Fans were not amused, although they couldn’t decide who to blame - the judges, or the former champions who were invited to taste everyone’s food last night, and failed to be moved by Gleb’s offering.
Christine Hamilton, Christopher Biggins and Lisa Faulkner seemed to like Gleb, naturally, but weren’t sufficiently impressed by his salmon, asparagus and couscous concoction, followed by his home-grown Russian dessert.
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The popular Russian tried to impress the judges, but it wasn't enough
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Some particularly strong-feeling Gleb fans even decided they no longer had any reason to tune in to the show - almost as though they weren’t here to pick up cooking tips.
Gleb, who sprung to stardom on last year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ competition, spurred by his shirt accidentally coming undone during one results segment, had already announced he wouldn’t be returning to the dance floor, as he has a family in Russia that remains his priority, to cook for, etc.
Who do you think will win this year’s ‘Celebrity Masterchef’ competition? Here’s the original lineup (tap the first picture below to open the slideshow:)
Celebrity Masterchef 2016
Tommy Cannon(01 of20)
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One half of comedy duo Cannon and Ball, Tommy will be hoping the judges are smiling for the right reasons. Expected position: 20
David Harper(02 of20)
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An antiques expert, David will be hoping that he has the contemporary cuisine knowledge to match. Expected position: 19
Laila Morse(03 of20)
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An 'EastEnders' alumna and reality show veteran, Laila won't be daunted. Expected position: 18
Sid Owen(04 of20)
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Another veteran of Albert Square, surely after taking part in The Jump, this should be easy business. Expected position: 17
Amelle Berrabah(05 of20)
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One of the Sugababes... any good with savoury? She looks like someone who doesn't resort to a KFC on the way home. Expected position: 16
Tina Malone(06 of20)
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Best known for playing Mimi Maguire in 'Shameless', we're expecting bold dish choices from Tina. And she won't take any nonsense from Greg. Expected position: 15
Richard Coles(07 of20)
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As a pop star turned vicar, he'll know his pastries and cream teas, and after reading his eye-popping memoir, winning Masterchef wouldn't be the strangest thing to happen in his eventful life.Expected position: 14
Alexis Conran(08 of20)
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Star of 'The Durrells', Alexis is known for his hustling skills, so will be able to get himself out of a tricky corner if anything doesn't go to plan. Expected position: 13
Jimmy Osmond(09 of20)
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Someone's got to feed that huge Osmond clan... Expected position: 12
Louise Minchin(10 of20)
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To look that good on all those early morning rises, Louise must be getting her menu right. Expected position: 11
Audley Harrison(11 of20)
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All those hours in the ring can only be effective on a balanced diet, which means Audley must know his carbs from his cabbages. Expected position: 10
Cherry Healey(12 of20)
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Surely you don't make all those TV shows on supermarket food without picking up a few tips?Expected position: 9
Amy Childs(13 of20)
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The surprise card - will either sink, or swim all the way to the trophy. 'Who's Doing the Dishes' proved she knows her way round the kitchen.Expected position: 8
Sinitta(14 of20)
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You don't get to look like Sinitta, without knowing how to cook up perfect food. However, her stint in the jungle revealed she does falter under pressure.Expected position: 7
Liz Johnson(15 of20)
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The Paralympian swimmer will be nothing if not competitive. Expected position: 6
Simon Webbe(16 of20)
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He knows how to cook up a feast out of almost nothing after his stint in the 'I'm a Celeb' jungle. And after his runner-up spot on 'Strictly', he'll be determined to go one better. Expected position: 5
Neil Back(17 of20)
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There's a tradition of sporting heroes thriving on the pressure of reality show competitions - will Neil keep up the good work? Expected position: 4
Gleb Sevchenko(18 of20)
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After wowing fans on 'Strictly', Gleb will be hoping his hands can perform as many miracles as his feet. Again, you don't get to dance like that without knowing about nutrition, but that's not necessarily the same as fine dining.Expected position: 3
Marcus Butler(19 of20)
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Marcus already demonstrates his skills on his YouTube channel where four million subscribers watch him create music, sports footage and... healthy lunches. What?? This is surely a massive advantage for him going in. Expected position: 2
Donna Air(20 of20)
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As a style writer, Donna will have an indisputable advantage when it comes to presentation. Expected position: 1