Dancing With the Stars pro, Artem Chigvintsev secures his release just hours after cops arrested him on felony domestic violence charges. The pro dancer, whose spouse is wrestler Nikki Bella ended up in police custody in the early hours of Thursday, August 29 on charges of felony domestic violence. He was booked into the Napa County Jail, with a bail amount of $25,000 per jail records.
Before the close of the workday, Artem Chigvintsev reportedly fulfilled his bail requirements for felony domestic violence charges and has since been released. Daily Mail confirmed the pro-dancer’s release at 2:18 pm PST, per county records.
So far, authorities are withholding the identity of Artem Chigvintsev’s domestic violence victim. Notably, his spouse, Nikki Bella was also present in Napa at the time of his arrest, but no connections have been made. While Artem’s wife has yet to break her silence since the news, his professional collaborators certainly want no part in the drama.
DWTS Sever Ties With Artem Chigvintsev Before Arrest
Shortly after the cops arrested Artem Chigvintsev, it emerged that the DWTS pro would not return for the 33rd season of the dance competition show. A source confirmed this to a news outlet, clarifying that the decision had nothing to do with his latest scandal. The source shared,
“There was no plans for Artem to be a part of Season 33.”
Artem Chigvintsev has competed on 12 seasons of Dancing With the Stars since joining the show in 2014. The professional dancer met the Total Bellas star during her stint on DWTS season 25, where they were partnered together. Their relationship has blossomed ever since. The couple, who share a 4-year-old son, Matteo, recently marked their second wedding anniversary. He dedicated a beautiful tribute to his wife, professing his love and calling her his “everything.” With no news from family reps, speculations continue to run wild suggesting the wrestler just might be the anonymous victim.
