‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pro Artem Chigvintsev Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence

As a seasoned movie reviewer with a soft spot for dancing and reality TV, I must admit that this recent news about Artem Chigvintsev has left me both shocked and saddened. His smooth moves on the dance floor have provided countless hours of entertainment, yet the allegations against him are far from graceful.


On Thursday morning, professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev from “Dancing With The Stars” was taken into custody due to allegations of domestic violence.

42-year-old Chigvintsev was arrested and taken to the Napa County Jail for a felony domestic violence allegation. His bail has been set at $25,000. He is currently married to Nikki Garcia, a former WWE star, who shared an Instagram story on Wednesday indicating that she was also in Napa.

The dance choreographer has participated in all twelve seasons of “Dancing With the Stars,” including the most recent four consecutively. In Season 29, he emerged victorious alongside Kaitlyn Bristowe, while in the last season, they placed fourth with former Bachelorette Charity Lawson.

EbMaster confirms he was not set to be part of the upcoming Season 33 cast.

In 2022, Chigvintsev and his former partner Bella Garcia (then known as Bella) got married. They first crossed paths during Season 25 of “Dancing With the Stars,” where they worked together. Together, they have a son named Matteo.

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2024-08-29 22:16