Dancing With The Stars pro Gleb Savchenko and wife Elena Samodanova separate

Dancing With The Stars pro Gleb Savchenko and wife Elena Samodanova are separating after 14 years of marriage.

With a ‘heavy heart’, Gleb broke the news to fans on social media, where he posted a statement on the split and a photo of his family at the beach.

‘It is with a heavy heart that I tell you my wife and I are parting ways after 14 years of marriage,’ Gleb wrote in the caption. ‘We still intend to co-parent our wonderful children together who we love so dearly, and we will strive to continue to be the best parents that we can to them. We ask that you respect our family’s need for privacy and healing during this time.’

Elena announced the news on her Instagram stories, where she shared a photo of her and Gleb in happier times.

‘After 14 years of marriage with my deepest sadness our road is coming to an end,’ Elena wrote.

She also posted a cryptic message about going back on one’s word.

‘I don’t hate you, I’m just disappointed you turned into everything you said you’d never be,’ read the post.