Gleb Savchenko and Sasha Farber have spoken out about not being included in Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 cast.

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Dancing with the Stars' entire cast of pros and celebrities was announced on Wednesday, September 2, and fans noticed that Gleb and Sasha were both left off the list.

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Many Dancing with the Stars viewers therefore reached out to the guys on social media, expressing their disappointment.

Gleb, 42, responded to comments it's "criminal" he won't be a part of next season in an Instagram video he posted on September 2.

Gleb, standing shirtless by a pool and showing off his six-pack abs, said, "Guys, you can stop telling me you're sorry. I'm good."

Gleb wrote in the caption, "Guys, I promise... I'm good. Nothing but love and gratitude for all the years in that ballroom. Excited for this next chapter -- and wishing everyone an amazing season."

He added, "No sad messages. We're moving forward."

Gleb has been embroiled in controversy ever since his romance with Dancing with the Stars Season 33 contestant Brooks Nader crashed and burned.

Gleb was accused of cheating on Brooks -- which he firmly denied -- and then Season 35 contestant Maura Higgins admitted in early August that she'd be fine being partnered with any of the show's professional dancers except for Gleb.

Sasha, meanwhile, posted a TikTok video of himself dancing in a tank top on Wednesday, September 2.

One fan wrote in the comments, "Genuinely at this point you're all over social and they're leveraging you... is this your choice? Are you wanting to be behind the scenes and move into like a hosting entertainment tonight Derek Hough thing?"

Sasha replied, "Not my choice," along with a sad face.

Unlike Gleb, Sasha also wasn't invited to compete on Dancing with the Stars' 34th season last year. (Gleb had competed with reality TV star Hilaria Baldwin).

On Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars in 2024, Sasha competed with former The Bachelorette star Jenn Tran. They finished in seventh place.

While Gleb and Sasha are out for Season 35, Dancing with the Stars is welcoming Sharna Burgess back after a five-year hiatus.

The celebrities who will be competing for the Mirrorball trophy this fall include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali, The Bachelorette alum and HGTV host Tyler Cameron, celebrity chef and host Giada De Laurentiis, Step Up and The Rookie star Jenna Dewan, and actress and Save the Last Dance star Julia Stiles.

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will be returning as co-hosts of Dancing with the Stars.

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Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars will premiere with a two-night event on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16 at 8PM ET/PT on ABC and Disney+. Episodes will stream next day on Hulu.

In addition, ABC announced the first-ever DWTS After Party, hosted by Robert Irwin, is set to air live Wednesday, September 16 at 10PM ET/PT on ABC.


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