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Never mind the latest batch of celebs taking to the floor on the new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, many viewers were getting waaaaaay more excited about one of the new dancers.
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Allow us to introduce you to Gleb Savchenko.
The 31-year-old Russian set many a ‘Strictly’ fan’s heart racing judging by the amount of tweets sent out about the professional dancer after this year’s launch show.
And he did himself no disservice with his first turn on the dance floor, Cha Cha-ing alongside enthusiastic partner Anita Rani to the tune 'Rather Be'.
Never mind a certain boxer's wardrobe malfunction, it was "that face!" that drew viewers' attention, as Anita and Gleb's energetic performance got them within fourth place of the top of the leader board after the show's first weekend.
Here’s what we know so far, accompanied by lots of easy-on-the-eye pictures for you to drool over when the boss isn’t around.
Enjoy!
- He started dancing when he was eight years old in his home town of Moscow.
- Sorry ladies and gents, but he’s off the market. Gelb married his wife Elena - a fellow dancer - seven years ago. *sob*
- He and his wife have a four-year-old daughter Olivia together, and he couldn’t be a prouder pops, saying: "It's an amazing thing. It's the best thing that's happened to me."
- He’s no stranger to strutting his stuff on TV, having previously appeared on the Russian, Australian and US versions of ‘Strictly’.
- He’s super excited to be on our screens every weekend. “I'm really excited to join such a fabulous brand and dance like the whole world is watching.”
- He got up close and personal with Jennifer Lopez after dancing with the US star in a ‘LOreal TV ad.
- Don’t expect to see any pics of him falling out of nightclubs any time soon. “I’m not really a party person. I like to have a good sleep because we’re dancing all day and we start early in the morning.” Sensible lad.
- He is ranked 10th in the world in the Pro-Latin American division and first in Rising Stars, specialising in Latin.
Gleb Savchenko
"Strictly Come Dancing 2015" - Red Carpet Launch(01 of52)
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Gleb Savchenko attends the red carpet launch of 'Strictly Come Dancing 2015' at Elstree Studios on September 1, 2015 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Britain Strictly Come Dancing 2015 Launch(02 of52)
Gleb Savchenko poses for photographers at the Strictly Come Dancing 2015 launch event at Elstree Film Studios, London, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP) (credit:Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)
5th Annual Audi Emmy Celebration(03 of52)
Gleb Savchenko arrives at the 5th Annual Audi Emmy Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Under the Stars Gala(04 of52)
Photo by: JMA/STAR MAX/IPx 9/13/14 Gleb Savchenko at The Brent Shapiro Foundation 2014 Annual Summer Spectacular Under the Stars Gala. (Beverly Hills, CA) (credit:Star Max/IPx)
5th Annual Audi Emmy Celebration(05 of52)
Gleb Savchenko arrives at the 5th Annual Audi Emmy Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
LA Premiere Of "The Expendables 3" - Red Carpet(06 of52)
Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Expendables 3" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP) (credit:Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
Lionsgate Presents "The Expendables 3" Los Angeles Premiere(07 of52)
Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Lionsgate Los Angeles premiere of "The Expendables 3" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, in Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Alexandra Wyman/Invision for Lionsgate/AP Images) (credit:Alexandra Wyman/Invision/AP)
2013 Race to Erase MS Event - Arrivals(08 of52)
Gleb Savchenko attends the 20th Annual Race to Erase MS Event "Love to Erase MS" at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP) (credit:Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
US Weekly Hosts the Hot Hollywood Style Issue Event(09 of52)
Gleb Savchenko arrives at US Weekly's "Hot Hollywood Style" Issue Event at The Emerson Theatre on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
US Weekly Hosts the Hot Hollywood Style Issue Event(10 of52)
Gleb Savchenko arrives at US Weekly's "Hot Hollywood Style" Issue Event at The Emerson Theatre on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
"Strictly Come Dancing 2015" - Red Carpet Launch(11 of52)
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Gleb Savchenko attends the red carpet launch of 'Strictly Come Dancing 2015' at Elstree Studios on September 1, 2015 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
US Weekly Hosts the Hot Hollywood Style Issue Event(12 of52)
Gleb Savchenko arrives at US Weekly's "Hot Hollywood Style" Issue Event at The Emerson Theatre on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Brent Shapiro Foundation For Alcohol And Drug Awareness' Annual "Summer Spectacular Under The Stars"(13 of52)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: TV Personality/Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the annual 'Summer Spectacular Under The Stars' for the Brent Shapiro foundation for alcohol and drug awareness on September 13, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic) (credit:Paul Archuleta via Getty Images)
Brent Shapiro Foundation For Alcohol And Drug Awareness' Annual "Summer Spectacular Under The Stars"(14 of52)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: TV personality/dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness' annual 'Summer Spectacular Under The Stars' at a private residence on September 13, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (credit:David Livingston via Getty Images)
OK! TV Emmy Pre-Awards Party(15 of52)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 21: TV Personality / Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the OK! TV Emmy pre-awards party at Sofitel Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic) (credit:Paul Archuleta via Getty Images)
Audi Celebrates Emmys' Week 2014 - Arrivals(16 of52)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 21: TV personality/dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the Audi celebration of Emmys Week 2014 at Cecconi's Restaurant on August 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (credit:David Livingston via Getty Images)
OK! TV Emmy Pre-Awards Party(17 of52)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 21: TV Personality / Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the OK! TV Emmy pre-awards party at Sofitel Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic) (credit:Paul Archuleta via Getty Images)
OK! TV Awards Party At Sofitel L.A. - Red Carpet(18 of52)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 21: Gleb Savchenko attends OK! TV Awards Party at Sofitel Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images) (credit:Jerod Harris via Getty Images)
Audi Emmy Week Celebration - Arrivals(19 of52)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 21: Tv personality Gleb Savchenko attends Audi Emmy Week Celebration at Cecconi's Restaurant on August 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
"If I Stay" - Los Angeles Premiere(20 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 20: Dancer/tv personality Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere 'If I Stay' at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 20, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic) (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
"If I Stay" - Los Angeles Premiere(21 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 20: Dancer/tv personality Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere 'If I Stay' at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 20, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic) (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
Premiere Of New Line Cinema's And Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' "If I Stay" - Red Carpet(22 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 20: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the premiere of New Line Cinema's and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' 'If I Stay' at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 20, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
Premiere Of Lionsgate Films' "The Expendables 3" - Arrivals(23 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 11: Dancer Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Lionsgate Films' 'The Expendables 3' at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 11, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) (credit:Allen Berezovsky via Getty Images)
Premiere Of Lionsgate Films' "The Expendables 3" - Arrivals(24 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 11: TV personality/dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the premiere of Lionsgate Films' 'The Expendables 3' at the TCL Chinese Theatre on August 11, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (credit:David Livingston via Getty Images)
'Strictly Come Dancing 2015' TV series launch at Elstree StudiosFeaturing: Gleb SavchenkoWhere: Borehamwood, United KingdomWhen: 01 Sep 2015Credit: WENN.com(25 of52)
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OK Magazine's So Sexy L.A. Event - Arrivals(26 of52)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 21: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends OK Magazine's So Sexy L.A. Event at LURE on May 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images for OK! Magazine) (credit:Angela Weiss via Getty Images)
Zom.Com's "Acting Dead" Premiere Party(27 of52)
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 21: Television Personality Gleb Savchenko arrives at Zom.Com's 'Acting Dead' Premiere Party at The Federal on April 21, 2014 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Lilly Lawrence/WireImage) (credit:Lilly Lawrence via Getty Images)
OK Magazine's So Sexy L.A. Event - Arrivals(28 of52)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 21: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends OK Magazine's So Sexy L.A. Event at LURE on May 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images for OK! Magazine) (credit:Angela Weiss via Getty Images)
Zom.Com's "Acting Dead" Premiere Party(29 of52)
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 21: Television Personality Gleb Savchenko arrives at Zom.Com's 'Acting Dead' Premiere Party at The Federal on April 21, 2014 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Lilly Lawrence/WireImage) (credit:Lilly Lawrence via Getty Images)
Genlux Cover Girl Lisa Vanderpump Hosts the Magazine'sNew Issue Launch Party(30 of52)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 14: Dancer Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Genlux new issue launch party hosted by Lisa Vanderpump on November 14, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage) (credit:Chelsea Lauren via Getty Images)
ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" - Season 17 - Week 9(31 of52)
DANCING WITH THE STARS - 'Episode 1709' - Six remaining couples hit the ballroom floor and took on an exciting trio performance, on 'Dancing with the Stars,' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on ABC. The couples competed in two rounds of dance. In the first round, each couple took on an individual dance in a style they had not previously performed including the Viennese Waltz, Tango, Charleston, Argentine Tango and Quickstep. In the second round, the couples took on a new challenge and dance with an eliminated pro or troupe member as part of dynamic trio. The trio dance routine was in a style the celebrity had not yet performed including the Samba, Jive, Salsa, Paso Doble and Jazz. (Photo by Adam Taylor/ABC via Getty Images)GLEB SAVCHENKO, ELIZABETH BERKLEY LAUREN, VAL CHMERKOVSKIY (credit:Adam Taylor via Getty Images)
JBL 'Dare to Listen' Synchros S700 Headphone Los Angeles Launch With DJ Jermaine Dupri(32 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Gleb Savchenko attends JBL 'Dare to Listen' Synchros S700 Headphone Los Angeles launch with DJ Jermaine Dupri at W Hollywood on November 2, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/WireImage) (credit:Rachel Murray via Getty Images)
Opening Night For "War Horse" At The Hollywood Pantages Theatre(33 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 08: Dancer Gleb Savchenko arrrives at the opening night for 'War Horse' at the Pantages Theatre on October 8, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) (credit:Angela Weiss via Getty Images)
"War Horse" - Los Angeles Opening Night(34 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 08: Gleb Savchenko arrives for 'War Horse' Los Angeles opening night at the Pantages Theatre on October 8, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic) (credit:Gabriel Olsen via Getty Images)
Star Magazine Scene Stealers Party - Arrivals(35 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 01: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the Star Magazine Scene Stealers Party held at Tropicana Bar at The Hollywood Rooselvelt Hotel on October 1, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage) (credit:Tommaso Boddi via Getty Images)
Star Scene Stealers Event(36 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 01: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends Star Scene Stealers Event at Tropicana Bar at The Hollywood Rooselvelt Hotel on October 1, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Star Magazine) (credit:Michael Buckner via Getty Images)
Helzberg Diamonds INFINITY X INFINITY Collection At GBK Luxury Lounge During Emmy's Weekend - Day 2(37 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Professional dancer Gleb Savchenko stops by the Helzberg Diamonds INFINITY X INFINITY Collection at the GBK Luxury Lounge during Emmy's Weekend on September 21, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/WireImage) (credit:Angela Weiss via Getty Images)
Celebrity Sightings In New York City - September 4, 2013(38 of52)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 04: Dancer Gleb Savchenko enters the 'Good Morning America' taping at the ABC Times Square Studios on September 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) (credit:Ray Tamarra via Getty Images)
Maxim 2013 Hot 100 Party - Arrivals(39 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 15: TV personality/dancer Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Maxim 2013 Hot 100 Party held at Create on May 15, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic) (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles - May 19, 2013(40 of52)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: Gleb Savchenko as seen on May 19, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JMA/Star Max/FilmMagic) (credit:JMA/Star Max via Getty Images)
Maxim 2013 Hot 100 Party - Arrivals(41 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 15: TV personality Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Maxim 2013 Hot 100 Party held at Create on May 15, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic) (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" - 300th Episode Celebration(42 of52)
DANCING WITH THE STARS - 300th Episode Celebration - 'Dancing with the Stars' celebrated its 300th episode during its Results Show on TUESDAY, MAY 14 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on ABC. (Photo by Rick Rowell/ABC via Getty Images)GLEB SAVCHENKO (credit:Rick Rowell via Getty Images)
ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" 300th Episode Celebration(43 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 14: Dancer Gleb Savchenko arrives at ABC's 'Dancing With The Stars' 300th Episode Celebration at Boulevard3 on May 14, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) (credit:Angela Weiss via Getty Images)
ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" 300th Episode Celebration(44 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 14: Dancer Gleb Savchenko arrives at ABC's 'Dancing With The Stars' 300th Episode Celebration at Boulevard3 on May 14, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) (credit:Angela Weiss via Getty Images)
5th Annual On The Go Beauty(45 of52)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 11: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the 5th Annual On The Go Beauty on May 11, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage) (credit:Michael Bezjian via Getty Images)
Velvet Margarita's 10th Annual Cinco De Mayo Benefit (46 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 04: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the 10th annual anniversary and Cinco De Mayo benefit with annual Charity Celebrity Poker Tournament at Velvet Margarita on May 4, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vincent Sandoval/WireImage) (credit:Vincent Sandoval via Getty Images)
20th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala "Love To Erase MS" - Red Carpet(47 of52)
CENTURY CITY, CA - MAY 03: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends the 20th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala 'Love To Erase MS' at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 3, 2013 in Century City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Race To Erase MS) (credit:Jason Merritt via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Ballet Rubies Gala 2013 - Arrivals(48 of52)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 20: Dancer GLEB SAVCHENKO attends the Los Angeles Ballet Rubies Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on April 20, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Ben Horton/WireImage) (credit:Ben Horton via Getty Images)
Us Weekly's Annual Hot Hollywood Style Issue Event - Arrivals(49 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 18: TV personality Gleb Savchenko attends Us Weekly's Annual Hot Hollywood Style Issue event at the Emerson Theatre on April 18, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (credit:David Livingston via Getty Images)
OK! Magazine's Annual "So Sexy" Party(50 of52)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 17: Dancer Gleb Savchenko attends OK! Magazine's annual 'So Sexy' party at SkyBar at the Mondrian Los Angeles on April 17, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Jason LaVeris via Getty Images)
Premiere Of Paramount Pictures' "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" - Arrivals(51 of52)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 28: Dancer Gleb Savchenko arrives at the Premiere of Paramount Pictures' 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 28, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Frazer Harrison via Getty Images)
ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" - Season 16 - Gallery(52 of52)
DANCING WITH THE STARS - GLEB SAVCHENKO -- Hailing from London, restaurateur, designer, author, philanthropist, producer and television personality Lisa Vanderpump partners with newcomer Gleb Savchenko. The two-hour season premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars' airs MONDAY, MARCH 18 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images) (credit:Craig Sjodin via Getty Images)