‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pro Dancer Arrested in California Amid Serious Domestic Violence Allegations

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A couple dances passionately on a dimly lit stage, with the man wearing a white suit and hat, and the woman in a red dress. A large stamp across the image reads "ARRESTED" in white, bold letters, evoking a dramatic scene reminiscent of Artem Chigvinstev's intense performances on Dancing with the Stars.

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A pro dancer who became famous from his appearances on the Disney-owned ABC series Dancing With the Stars has been arrested following accusations of violence against his spouse.

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A ‘DWTS’ Pro Dancer is Arrested in California

Artem Chigvintsev, 42, was arrested on August 29 in Napa, California, on accusations of corporal injury to his spouse. 

He was booked in the Napa County Jail shortly after 10:00 a.m. that morning. He was released later that day after making his $25,000 bail.

According to the booking code, Chigvinstev’s charge was for corporal injury to a spouse. Though it has yet to be officially confirmed, it has been assumed that the “spouse” in question is Chigvinstev’s wife, Nikki Garcia, formerly Nikki Bella.
 
A woman in a sparkly dress poses confidently with her hand on her hip, while a man in black pants and a partially open black shirt, resembling Artem Chigvinstev from Dancing with the Stars, kisses her other hand. The background is a glittering silver, adding a glamorous vibe to the scene.
Artem Chigvinstev and his wife Nikki Garcia/Credit: Disney/ABC
 

“This is a private matter,” said a rep for Garcia, “and Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Garcia included the lyrics to Elvis Presley’s hit song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” in the caption.

“This song is our love story,” Garcia said in her post. “I’ll never forget where I was when I asked Jesus about Artem. Having a conversation with He & God,” she also wrote. “How my feelings felt too soon. It all felt too fast. And then this song came on. And that’s when I knew that I was falling in love with him and that it was all meant to be.”

A man and woman are dancing on stage under bright lights. The woman, reminiscent of a "Dancing with the Stars" contestant, is wearing a sparkling, silver dress with a slit. The man, possibly Artem Chigvintsev, is in a cream suit with a white shirt. They are both smiling mid-dance against a lit, patterned background.
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Artem Chigvinstev’s Dancing Career

Artem Chigvintsev is a professional dancer best known for his work on Dancing With the Stars (DWTS), where he first joined as a troupe member in 2014 and later became a full-time pro dancer.

Originally from Russia, Chigvintsev’s dancing career took off when he moved to the United States and appeared on the British version of Strictly Come Dancing, winning the competition in 2010. On DWTS, he showcased his talent and won Season 29 with partner Kaitlyn Bristowe.

A woman and a man, reminiscent of Artem Chigvinstev from Dancing with the Stars, pose in elaborate dance costumes on a brightly lit stage. The woman wears a white and red outfit adorned with jewels and a tiara, while the man wears a black and silver outfit with white gloves. Both strike expressive dance poses.
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Known for his passionate performances and technical skills, Chigvintsev has become a fan favorite.

It’s unclear what will come of the charges against Chigvinstev. As this is a developing story, more information will be shared as it becomes available.  

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