Brooks Nader has been through quite a journey lately.
From turning heads on the runway to navigating the tricky world of love and relationships, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit alum is now embracing a fresh start — and she’s got some surprising thoughts on who she might date next.
From Runway Glam to Real Talk About Love Life
Recently spotted in a daring, skin-tight red dress in Miami, Brooks was clearly owning her confidence.
But behind the glam and glitz, she’s been reflecting on her personal life, especially her breakup with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko.
The pair, who met and fell for each other on Dancing with the Stars, split earlier this year, and Brooks has now openly shared what comes next for her love life.
Open to Dating Women After Breakup
At a star-studded event in New York City, Brooks admitted she’s “freshly single” after ending things with Gleb just a few weeks ago.
What caught everyone’s attention was her playful hint that she’s open to dating women, too.
When asked about what kind of partner she’s looking for, Brooks joked, “Maybe it’s mister, maybe it’s missus,” showing she’s keeping an open mind and not rushing into anything serious right now.
No Love Lost with Her Exes
Brooks didn’t shy away from talking about her past relationships either.
She humorously confessed that “all of my exes hate me” and that she doesn’t stay friends with them after breakups.
Yet, she believes they’re still keeping an eye on her, especially her recent swimsuit shoot, even if they don’t reach out. “They like it. They view it.
They see it,” she said with a shrug, clearly moving on and focused on her career.
Awkward Close Call With Ex-Husband
Adding to the drama, Brooks recently had a near run-in with her ex-husband, Billy Haire, at the same event where she revealed these juicy details.
Though they finalized their divorce after three years apart, the tension is still there.
Brooks was married to Billy for four years, but their paths have now fully diverged.
Reflections on Dating Older Men and Her Past Romance
In a candid moment on a podcast with her sister Grace Ann, Brooks also talked about her preference for dating older men — something that raised some eyebrows.
She admitted she’s always been drawn to a significant age gap in relationships, mentioning that her late ex Gleb, who is 13 years older, was exactly her type.
Despite the challenges, she said she fell hard and fast but also joked about her dad’s rule: “I don’t want to call your next husband ‘sir’,” showing the fun side of family opinions on her love life.
Sister’s Surprising Revelations and Podcast Drama
Brooks’ sister Grace Ann didn’t hold back either.
On their recent podcast, she revealed some spicy details about Brooks and Gleb’s relationship — including how intense things got behind the scenes during their whirlwind romance on Dancing with the Stars.
Grace Ann even joked about avoiding Brooks’ trailer because “the trailer was shaking every single time,” leaving fans laughing over the candid sibling banter.
How It All Started and Ended With Gleb Savchenko
Brooks and Gleb’s romance started in September 2024 during season 33 of DWTS and quickly grabbed headlines.
The couple denied rumors at first but eventually confirmed they were together.
They even got matching tattoos, a sign of how serious things felt at the time.
However, their relationship was rocky, ending and restarting before finally calling it quits in April 2025 amid cheating allegations both deny.
Moving Forward With Confidence and New Projects
Despite all the ups and downs, Brooks is clearly focusing on the future.
Her seventh Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is hitting newsstands on May 17th, and fans can look forward to her new reality show, Love Thy Nader, featuring her and her three sisters.
The show is set to premiere on Hulu and Freeform this summer, promising plenty more of Brooks’ honest and vibrant personality.