Brooks Nader has firmly denied the swirling Ben Affleck dating rumors by stating that she has never met the actor. The 28-year-old “Love Thy Nader” star addressed ongoing speculation on January 24 after an Instagram post from Deuxmoi quoted a source confirming that she and Affleck had never crossed paths. Nader commented under the post, writing,
“Haven’t met him in my life.”
Background on Nader’s Previous Relationships and Public Remarks
Before the recent dating rumors connecting her to Affleck, Nader was notably linked to fellow “Dancing with the Stars” professional Gleb Savchenko. The two met during season 33 of the ABC competition and shared an on-again, off-again romance. During a December 2025 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” Nader discussed their initial chemistry, recalling,
“I was newly divorced and I told them, ‘Give me the hottest, douchiest guy,’ and they gave me Gleb,”
she said. She added,
“I felt as though there was so much sexual tension on the first day we met that it would just get worse and worse.”
The pair’s relationship ended in April 2025 amid accusations from Nader that Savchenko had been unfaithful, which he denied. On an episode of Olivia Attwood’s “Olivia’s House” podcast in November, Nader responded sharply to critiques labeling her as bitter for revisiting the relationship publicly, stating,
“Meanwhile, this f—ing guy is in his 40s and he was on Instagram Live a couple nights ago, ranting about me and my whole family.”
Nader Reflects on Her and Savchenko’s Complicated Dynamic
Continuing on the podcast, Nader acknowledged the mutual toxicity in their relationship, saying,
“We can go tit for tat on the pettiness, you know what I mean? That’s why I think we had good chemistry because we are both just so f—ing petty, and we would do the most f—ed up, petty, toxic things to each other throughout the whole season.”
Her candid remarks painted a picture of a volatile but intense connection during their time together.
Current Relationship Status and Recent Associations
In the days following the podcast appearance, Nader spoke about her love life while attending the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite recent links to tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, she revealed to PEOPLE that no one was currently capturing her romantic interest. She teased, “We’ll see after the race,” before adding,
“But they’re all cute. Who knows?”
Ben Affleck’s Perspective on Navigating New Relationships
Meanwhile, Ben Affleck, 53, has publicly shared his challenges in understanding new romantic dynamics after his 2024 separation from Jennifer Lopez. During an April 2025 interview promoting “The Accountant 2,” Affleck reflected on the awkwardness of early relationship stages, explaining,
“It’s not easy for anyone figuring out relationships, particularly at the very early part, where you’re trying to gauge, ‘What does this signal mean?’”
He continued,
“Is this person looking at me? Do they like me? Am I going to humiliate myself if I go over there?”
Affleck described his character’s struggles in the film as relatable, highlighting the complexity of opening up to someone new:
“That was one of the fun things about this [movie], the idea that, here’s a guy who’s trying to figure out — he wants to have a relationship with a woman, he’s trying to figure out how to do that, like, how to put yourself out there.”
Implications of the Denial Amid Persistent Dating Rumors
Brooks Nader’s direct denial of any romantic involvement with Ben Affleck underscores the ongoing public interest and speculation around the actor’s personal life since his high-profile split. With Nader’s history of candidness about her own relationships and Affleck’s openness about the difficulties of entering new romances, their statements collectively hint at the complexities both face in managing public narratives. Given their clarifications, it appears that the Ben Affleck dating rumors linking them may be unfounded, though media and fans alike will likely continue to watch closely for any changes in their relationship statuses.
