Photo: Elena SamodanovaGleb Savchenkois focusing on his children amid his divorce with estranged wifeElena Samodanova.TheDancing with the Starspro, 37, spoke about co-parenting with Samodanova, 36, during Monday’s episode of theWhine Down with Jana Kramerpodcast, sharing that they are remaining cordial for the sake of their daughters Olivia, 10, and Zlata, 3.“Life happens and we just keep moving. You’ve got to keep moving. You’ve got to do what’s best for you,” Savchenko told hostJana Kramer.“In my situation, I love Elena. I have huge respect [for] her — of course, she’s the mother of my kids,” he continued. “So it’s hard at times because, you know, no one’s perfect, but you have to communicate.“Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicSavchenko and Samodanovaannounced their split last Novemberafter 14 years of marriage. At the time, Savchenko wrote via Instagram that the pair “still intend to co-parent our wonderful children together” and that they’ll “strive to continue to be the best parents.“OnWhine Down, the Russian dancer said co-parenting with Samodanova during the early days of their split was “really hard to do because you can’t really stand each other … but because [we] have kids, we just decided that we’re not going to speak about anything negative in front of the kids.““We can have an appointment with a lawyer and a mediator, and have a huge massive fight in the morning, but when we’re together with [the] kids … we’re cool. We laugh,” he explained. “I want to show my girls how dad should treat their mom, which is really important to me. They should know how they should be treated in the future. Everything else, it is what it is.“RELATED VIDEO: Gleb Savchenko Tells Daughter Olivia, 10, to Ignore Trolls Saying ‘Stupid Stuff’ About Her ParentsReflecting on his separation with Samodanova, Savchenko went on to explain that their decision to split happened “gradually.““We tried to make it work several times. We broke up and we lived separately for a little bit,” he shared. “I tried my best to make it work, she tried her best to make it work. When the energy is not there, there is really nothing — just kids holding you together.“TheStrictly Come Dancingalum, who wasromantically linked to actress Cassie Scerbo following the split, went on to say that he’s “not dating anyone” at the moment.“My kids are priority for me. They’re everything,” he said.Gleb Savchenko.Kelsey McNeal/ABC via GettySamodanovafiled for divorcein December 2020, requesting joint legal and physical custody of their kids as well as spousal support, PEOPLE previously reported.In March, PEOPLE confirmed thatSavchenko responded to his ex’s petition, ultimately agreeing to the custody terms but asking to receive financial assistance from Samodanova. He also sought for his ex to cover his legal fees.Savchenko and Samodanova’s agreement to split custody of their young girls, allowing for each party to have five days at a time with Olivia and Zlata, came after the duo faced several bumps.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Shortly after they announced their split, Samodanovaaccused Savchenko of engaging in “ongoing infidelity"throughout their marriage. “After 14 years of marriage, and multiple affairs, I’ve decided enough is enough,” she told PEOPLE at the time. “Gleb and I have created a family and multiple businesses together. But apparently, it just wasn’t enough to keep our marriage strong.“Savchenko, whosparked affair rumorswith hisDWTSpartnerChrishell Stause, subsequentlyshut down his estranged wife’s “false” allegations. (Stause alsodeniedthe affair allegations.)
Photo: Elena Samodanova
Gleb Savchenkois focusing on his children amid his divorce with estranged wifeElena Samodanova.TheDancing with the Starspro, 37, spoke about co-parenting with Samodanova, 36, during Monday’s episode of theWhine Down with Jana Kramerpodcast, sharing that they are remaining cordial for the sake of their daughters Olivia, 10, and Zlata, 3.“Life happens and we just keep moving. You’ve got to keep moving. You’ve got to do what’s best for you,” Savchenko told hostJana Kramer.“In my situation, I love Elena. I have huge respect [for] her — of course, she’s the mother of my kids,” he continued. “So it’s hard at times because, you know, no one’s perfect, but you have to communicate.“Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicSavchenko and Samodanovaannounced their split last Novemberafter 14 years of marriage. At the time, Savchenko wrote via Instagram that the pair “still intend to co-parent our wonderful children together” and that they’ll “strive to continue to be the best parents.“OnWhine Down, the Russian dancer said co-parenting with Samodanova during the early days of their split was “really hard to do because you can’t really stand each other … but because [we] have kids, we just decided that we’re not going to speak about anything negative in front of the kids.““We can have an appointment with a lawyer and a mediator, and have a huge massive fight in the morning, but when we’re together with [the] kids … we’re cool. We laugh,” he explained. “I want to show my girls how dad should treat their mom, which is really important to me. They should know how they should be treated in the future. Everything else, it is what it is.“RELATED VIDEO: Gleb Savchenko Tells Daughter Olivia, 10, to Ignore Trolls Saying ‘Stupid Stuff’ About Her ParentsReflecting on his separation with Samodanova, Savchenko went on to explain that their decision to split happened “gradually.““We tried to make it work several times. We broke up and we lived separately for a little bit,” he shared. “I tried my best to make it work, she tried her best to make it work. When the energy is not there, there is really nothing — just kids holding you together.“TheStrictly Come Dancingalum, who wasromantically linked to actress Cassie Scerbo following the split, went on to say that he’s “not dating anyone” at the moment.“My kids are priority for me. They’re everything,” he said.Gleb Savchenko.Kelsey McNeal/ABC via GettySamodanovafiled for divorcein December 2020, requesting joint legal and physical custody of their kids as well as spousal support, PEOPLE previously reported.In March, PEOPLE confirmed thatSavchenko responded to his ex’s petition, ultimately agreeing to the custody terms but asking to receive financial assistance from Samodanova. He also sought for his ex to cover his legal fees.Savchenko and Samodanova’s agreement to split custody of their young girls, allowing for each party to have five days at a time with Olivia and Zlata, came after the duo faced several bumps.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Shortly after they announced their split, Samodanovaaccused Savchenko of engaging in “ongoing infidelity"throughout their marriage. “After 14 years of marriage, and multiple affairs, I’ve decided enough is enough,” she told PEOPLE at the time. “Gleb and I have created a family and multiple businesses together. But apparently, it just wasn’t enough to keep our marriage strong.“Savchenko, whosparked affair rumorswith hisDWTSpartnerChrishell Stause, subsequentlyshut down his estranged wife’s “false” allegations. (Stause alsodeniedthe affair allegations.)
Gleb Savchenkois focusing on his children amid his divorce with estranged wifeElena Samodanova.
TheDancing with the Starspro, 37, spoke about co-parenting with Samodanova, 36, during Monday’s episode of theWhine Down with Jana Kramerpodcast, sharing that they are remaining cordial for the sake of their daughters Olivia, 10, and Zlata, 3.
“Life happens and we just keep moving. You’ve got to keep moving. You’ve got to do what’s best for you,” Savchenko told hostJana Kramer.
“In my situation, I love Elena. I have huge respect [for] her — of course, she’s the mother of my kids,” he continued. “So it’s hard at times because, you know, no one’s perfect, but you have to communicate.”
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
Savchenko and Samodanovaannounced their split last Novemberafter 14 years of marriage. At the time, Savchenko wrote via Instagram that the pair “still intend to co-parent our wonderful children together” and that they’ll “strive to continue to be the best parents.”
OnWhine Down, the Russian dancer said co-parenting with Samodanova during the early days of their split was “really hard to do because you can’t really stand each other … but because [we] have kids, we just decided that we’re not going to speak about anything negative in front of the kids.”
“We can have an appointment with a lawyer and a mediator, and have a huge massive fight in the morning, but when we’re together with [the] kids … we’re cool. We laugh,” he explained. “I want to show my girls how dad should treat their mom, which is really important to me. They should know how they should be treated in the future. Everything else, it is what it is.”
RELATED VIDEO: Gleb Savchenko Tells Daughter Olivia, 10, to Ignore Trolls Saying ‘Stupid Stuff’ About Her Parents
Reflecting on his separation with Samodanova, Savchenko went on to explain that their decision to split happened “gradually.”
“We tried to make it work several times. We broke up and we lived separately for a little bit,” he shared. “I tried my best to make it work, she tried her best to make it work. When the energy is not there, there is really nothing — just kids holding you together.”
TheStrictly Come Dancingalum, who wasromantically linked to actress Cassie Scerbo following the split, went on to say that he’s “not dating anyone” at the moment.
“My kids are priority for me. They’re everything,” he said.
Gleb Savchenko.Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty
Samodanovafiled for divorcein December 2020, requesting joint legal and physical custody of their kids as well as spousal support, PEOPLE previously reported.
In March, PEOPLE confirmed thatSavchenko responded to his ex’s petition, ultimately agreeing to the custody terms but asking to receive financial assistance from Samodanova. He also sought for his ex to cover his legal fees.
Savchenko and Samodanova’s agreement to split custody of their young girls, allowing for each party to have five days at a time with Olivia and Zlata, came after the duo faced several bumps.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
Shortly after they announced their split, Samodanovaaccused Savchenko of engaging in “ongoing infidelity"throughout their marriage. “After 14 years of marriage, and multiple affairs, I’ve decided enough is enough,” she told PEOPLE at the time. “Gleb and I have created a family and multiple businesses together. But apparently, it just wasn’t enough to keep our marriage strong.”
Savchenko, whosparked affair rumorswith hisDWTSpartnerChrishell Stause, subsequentlyshut down his estranged wife’s “false” allegations. (Stause alsodeniedthe affair allegations.)
source: people.com
