Fresh off a breakup and riding solo, Brooks Nader is clearly in her “new era” energy—and she’s not holding back.
The 28-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model turned heads during a recent trip to Cabo San Lucas, where she went bold, baring it all (well, almost) in just a red thong bikini bottom while cooling off in the ocean.
Despite the fact that topless sunbathing is generally against the law in Mexico, some adults-only resorts do allow it—so she may have found one of those rare loopholes.
Either way, the confidence was on full display.
The Look That Had Everyone Talking
Brooks was spotted embracing the sun and the sea without a bikini top, pairing her barely-there bottoms with oversized gold hoop earrings and a pair of gold-rimmed aviators with orange-tinted lenses.
Her hair was slicked back into a tight ponytail, and her makeup was soft and sun-kissed—giving her that effortlessly glam vacation vibe.
Later, she tossed on a sheer red cover-up that matched her bikini bottoms, but left it open enough to keep the attention going.
Friends nearby were seen snapping photos by the pool, clearly enjoying the beach day energy.
A Bold Vacation After a Bold Breakup
This Cabo trip comes just weeks after Brooks called it quits with Dancing with the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko.
She hasn’t been shy about addressing the split—and even hinted at a potential change in her dating preferences.
At a recent New York City event, Brooks admitted she might be open to dating women, saying with a laugh, “My sister keeps telling me I’ve got to switch teams.”
She described herself as “freshly single” and shared that she’s not actively searching for love right now, just vibing with work and life.
Gleb Savchenko Breakup Still Raising Eyebrows
The model, who was previously linked to Tom Brady, partnered with Gleb on Dancing with the Stars and the chemistry quickly became real off the dance floor.
Despite initially keeping things quiet, they eventually went public—only to split after seven months, reportedly due to cheating allegations (which both deny).
Brooks even joked about sending Gleb a copy of the latest SI Swimsuit Issue: “I don’t think he has a residence.
I don’t think I can send it anywhere.” She shrugged off the idea of reconnecting with him, saying, “Onward and upward.”
Exes, Divorce, and a Lot of Unresolved Tension
As if one breakup wasn’t enough drama, Brooks also narrowly missed bumping into her ex-husband, Billy Haire, at the same NYC event.
The two were married in 2019, separated in 2022, and just finalized their divorce—days before the event.
When asked about her relationships with past partners, Brooks was blunt: “All of my exes hate me.”
She doesn’t keep in touch with them but believes they still check in from afar. “They view it. They see it. They’re watching.”
Opening Up About Her Romantic Type
During a podcast appearance with her sister Grace Ann on Chicks in the Office, Brooks revealed that she’s all about age gaps when it comes to dating.
“I love an age gap. I only do age gaps,” she confessed, adding that her dad drew the line at her dating anyone he’d have to call “sir.”
She also spilled details about how her relationship with Gleb started.
What began as a playful flirtation quickly turned serious.
“Day one, I was like, ‘This will be fun.’ Day two, I was in love,” she said.
The Podcast Bombshell That Left Her Blushing
The podcast episode took a slightly awkward turn when her sister dropped a little too much information.
Grace Ann shared, “Every time I visited Brooks’ trailer, it was shaking. I never wanted to go in there.”
Brooks was visibly mortified by the comment, but it was clear their whirlwind romance wasn’t exactly a quiet one.
A Romance That Played Out on and Off Camera
Brooks and Gleb’s relationship blossomed publicly during DWTS Season 33.
Rumors started when they were spotted kissing backstage, and although they denied the romance at first, they later confirmed it.
The two even got matching tattoos before splitting up in April.
Gleb responded to the breakup news with a statement saying he was “surprised to learn” they had broken up and that his last message from Brooks was a text asking to talk.
“I’m still processing everything,” he told People.
What’s Next for Brooks?
Brooks is clearly stepping into a new phase of life, both personally and professionally.
The 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue—her seventh appearance—hit stands on May 17.
And for fans who want even more Nader content, her reality show Love Thy Nader with her three sisters is set to premiere this summer on Hulu and Freeform.
As for her love life? She’s staying open, honest, and totally unapologetic.
Whether it’s a “Mr.” or a “Miss” next—Brooks is doing things her way.