ARTEM ARRESTED
Who is Nikki Bella’s husband, Artem Chigvintsev? What we know about the DWTS and ex-Strictly star
Plus find out about who he's danced with on DWTS and how he met his wife
WWE STAR Nikki Bella met her ballroom dancer husband Artem Chigvintsev when they were paired together on Dancing With The Stars.
However, in August 2024 it was reported that Artem had been arrested for domestic violence.
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Who is Artem Chigvintsev?
Artem Chigvintsev is a professional dancer on Dancing With The Stars, which he won in 2020 with The Bachelor's, Kaitlyn Bristowe.
Artem danced on the UK's version of Strictly Come Dancing for four seasons from 2010-2013.
He shot to success immediately, winning the glitterball trophy with his first celeb student, Kara Tointon.
The pair were also successful off the dance floor - as Artem dated the former EastEnders star for three years.
In subsequent years, Artem was also partnered with Aussie actress and singer Holly Valance, TV presenter Fern Britton, and soap star, Natalie Gumede.
Artem left Strictly in 2013 due to the changing production team.
He landed a spot as a backing dancer on Dancing With The Stars in 2014 before being promoted to a pro dancer in 2015.
Among his celebrity partners he has danced with Patti LaBelle, Lea Thompson and Mischa Barton.
On August 29, 2024, Artrem was booked on domestic battery charges, according to .
He was arrested in Napa County, California, shortly after paramedics were called, and later called off.
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The alleged victim has not been named.
Napa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Henry Wofford told : “When it comes to felony domestic violence, it’s not based on hearsay.
“The deputies saw something that is apparent.”
Wofford added: "I’m not telling you this is what happened in this particular case, but sometimes there would be evidence of blood, sometimes scratches, sometimes it’s bruises - it’s something visible where the deputies said, ‘OK, we’re making this arrest’.”
Deputies spoke to Chigvintsev and arrested him for felony domestic violence, Wofford added to the outlet that the dance pro “was cooperative” and “did not fight with our deputies or anything of that nature”.
Wofford said that Chigvintsev was booked at Napa County Department of Corrections at 10.40am on August 29, 2024, with his bail set at $25,000.
Chigvintsev posted bail at about 2.15pm and is no longer in custody.
When did Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev meet?
Bella has been with Artem since 2018.
They met when they were partnered together on Dancing With The Stars in 2017.
Nikki initially confirmed she slept with Artem, insisting they were in an open relationship.
However, the pair soon turned their casual fling into the real deal - and Artem proposed in November 2019.
Artem announced the news on Instagram by captioning a romantic picture of him and Nikki: "You are the best thing that has ever happened to me.
"So excited for what's to come I love you more than anything and thank you for saying Yes."
She wrote: "Excited for 2020 and the next decade with you @theartemc. I said yes in France in November!
"We have been trying to keep it a secret but really wanted to share our excitement for the New Year!"
On August 26, 2022, the couple tied the knot in Paris.
Confirming the news, Nikki captioned a post on her Instagram page saying: "We said I DO, can’t wait to share the entire journey with you all when our four-part special event, 'Nikki Bella Says I Do,' premieres on @eentertainment. #NikkiBellaSaysIDo."
Previously, the pair postponed their wedding as they did not want a socially-distanced ceremony.
Artem and Nikki started dating months after she broke up with fellow WWE star John Cena and weeks before they were due to walk down the aisle.
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Do Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev have any children?
The couple has one baby boy named Matteo.
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Nikki gave birth to her first child at the end of July 2020 - just a day before twin sister Brie welcomed her baby boy.
She later revealed they conceived their son in the guest room of Brie's home.
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