“Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev expressed his relief and gratitude after the domestic violence charges against him were dropped. He mentioned that this has been a challenging time for him but he is thankful that the truth has prevailed. Chigvintsev emphasized that his main focus has always been on his 4-year-old son Matteo, whom he shares with his estranged wife Nikki Bella. He expressed his commitment to providing his son with the love, support, and care he needs as they move forward, hoping for an equal custody arrangement to help them move on.
Chigvintsev extended his gratitude to his family, friends, and legal team for standing by him during this difficult period. He acknowledged the invaluable support he received and thanked everyone who believed in him and understood the truth of the situation. The dancer mentioned that he looks forward to putting this chapter behind him and focusing on being the best father he can be moving forward. His main priority remains his son Matteo and ensuring his well-being.
The incident leading to Chigvintsev’s arrest occurred on August 29 in Napa, California, following a domestic violence call. While the request was initially canceled, authorities were eventually called back to the scene where they found a victim with injuries requesting confidentiality. Chigvintsev was arrested on-site and charged with corporal injury to a cohabitant or spouse. He was released on bail soon after and awaits further legal developments.
Chigvintsev and his wife Nikki Garcia met on “Dancing With the Stars” Season 25 in 2019 and got married in August 2022. Just days before the arrest, they celebrated their second wedding anniversary with Garcia sharing a romantic video collage from their wedding on Instagram. She captioned the post with heartfelt sentiments about their relationship and shared their special song. Chigvintsev also dedicated a post to Garcia, expressing his love for her as his everything, and the couple shares a young son named Matteo.
Chigvintsev will not be returning to the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.” He has previously faced accusations of abuse from a former dance partner. The circumstances surrounding the domestic violence incident in Napa remain unclear, and it is unknown if Nikki Garcia was involved in any way. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for support. Chigvintsev hopes to move past this ordeal and focus on co-parenting his son while being the best father he can be in the future.
