Gleb Savchenko and Maura Higgins haven’t held back in public comments about one another (Picture: Glebsavchenkoofficial/Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)Former Strictly star, Gleb Savchenko, has come back with a fiery response to Maura Higgins’ comments about not wanting him as a dance partner. The Love Thy Nader star came ninth in the 33rd season of DWTS with Gleb after getting eliminated on Dedication Night. The Russian dancer appeared on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing as a professional in 2015, and was partnered with Anita Rani. Maura wants no showmance to come out of her time dancing on the American competition show. : ‘I’m single, I’m celibate, and I’m bloody happy.’