Who is Nikki Garcia’s husband Artem Chigvintsev? Meet the ex-Strictly Come Dancing and DWTS pro as he’s arrested for domestic violence
As a seasoned observer of celebrity lives, it’s always intriguing to witness the ebb and flow of relationships, especially those involving beloved figures like Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella. Their journey, filled with high-profile relationships, engagements, weddings, and now, an unfortunate incident, is a testament to the complexities and unpredictability of love.
On Thursday, Artem Chigvintsev was taken into custody in Napa County Jail, facing a felony charge related to a domestic incident.
Details surrounding the shock arrest are not yet clear and his bail has been set at $25,000.
Artem, aged 42, is primarily recognized for his role as a skilled dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, and he continues to be featured as a professional dancer on its American counterpart, Dancing With The Stars.
He encountered his spouse, Nikki Garcia, for the first time when they were teamed up on DWTS back in 2017. Afterward, they got married in August 2022, and they had their son Matteo, who is now three years old, a couple of years prior in 2020.
His arrest happened only three days after celebrating his second wedding anniversary with Nikki.
Exploring further into the circumstances surrounding his arrest, let’s delve into Artem’s background, professional journey, and romantic history.
Artem hails from Izhevsk, Russia, but moved to the U.S. in 2003. It was there that he started dancing with renowned ballroom dancer Giselle Peacock.
In 2006, he made an appearance on the show “So You Think You Can Dance”. Later, between 2010 and 2013, he was featured on the British adaptation of “Strictly Come Dancing”.
In 2015, he denied ‘kicking and shoving’ Fern Britton during their time training together.
2012 saw TV host Britton teamed up with Chigvintsev on the BBC1 series, but later confessed to The Times that he had forcefully pushed and shoved her during their practice sessions.
Artem countered Fern’s allegations, sharing with the Daily Express: “I feel I acted with respect and sincere concern towards Fern, and these accusations against me contradict my values and the person I am.”
‘I cannot imagine what has prompted such statements which come as a shock to me.’
Back in 2014, I made the move to step away from Strictly and embark on a new journey stateside, joining Dancing with the Stars. To this day, I’m honored to continue gracing the stage as one of their talented professional dancers.
Artem has been featured in a grand total of 111 episodes of Dancing with the Stars, ranging from 2009 to 2023. In 2021, his exceptional choreography for the show earned him an Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming.
Last October, he showed up as a special guest on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” to demonstrate ballroom dance steps to Kris Jenner and her partner.
In January 2022, he once again graced the screen on Paris in Love, this time demonstrating dance steps to both Paris Hilton and her current spouse (former fiancé), who were preparing for their wedding festivities.
3 days ago, I joyously marked my second wedding anniversary with my wonderful wife, Nikki Garcia (formerly known as Nikki Bella from the WWE). In my personal life, this milestone was a special moment to cherish together.
The couple are parents to son Matteo, three.
They first encountered each other back in 2017, during the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars, where they were teamed together.
2019 saw rumors swirling about the possible romantic relationship between Nikki and Artem. In fact, as early as January of that year, an insider informed People magazine that there was a strong pull or connection between them.
Just a couple of months following Garcia’s statement that she was merely enjoying the dating scene, she made their relationship public on Instagram with Artem.
In July of that particular year, they walked hand-in-hand on the crimson carpet at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards event.
Last November, on The Bellas Podcast, I opened up about a challenging phase that Artem and I had experienced in our relationship. However, despite these rocky times, we have emerged stronger than ever.
Back in August 2022, Nikki and Artem exchanged wedding vows at a beautiful, romantic ceremony in the enchanting city of Paris. This special moment came about three years following their engagement.
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to have had high-profile romantic connections with some notable figures in the celebrity world. For instance, I was married to the talented dancer Giselle Peacock from 2004 to 2005, and I also shared a relationship with Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba from 2006 to 2008.
Previously, Garcia was romantically involved with John Cena, a well-known figure in both wrestling and acting, who is now 47 years old. However, their relationship came to an end back in July of 2018.
According to DailyMail.com, it’s confirmed that Artem was taken into custody on Thursday morning due to allegations of domestic battery. He was subsequently placed in the Napa County Jail, charged with a felony related to domestic violence.
His bail has been set at $25,000 and is currently still in custody.
As I was casually scrolling through my social media feeds while unwinding in the picturesque vineyards of Napa Valley, it turned out that a certain event was unfolding.
The circumstances leading up to his arrest remain a mystery, however, it occurred three days following his two-year wedding anniversary celebration with his spouse.
On her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Nikki disclosed that she was currently in the location, following a post she made advertising her skincare venture.
In a post, she wrote: ‘Got a facial today! love my spot in downtown Napa,’ she said, along with a tag to the business.
DailyMail.com has contacted a representative for Artem for comment.
TMZ was first to report the news.
According to People, it was additionally stated that Chigvintsev was taken into custody due to allegations of domestic violence against his partner.
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2024-08-30 13:44