Artem Chigvintsev’s ‘DWTS’ fate on Season 33 revealed after domestic violence arrest
nypost.comhe does have a mugshot.The “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer won’t return to the competition show for Season 33 following his domestic violence arrest on Thursday.A source confirmed the news to Page Six, revealing that Chigvintsev, 42, who is married to former WWE wrestler and reality star Nikki Garcia, will not be back; however, it appears the decision not to feature him on “DWTS” was made before he found himself in lockup. “There were no plans for Artem Chigvintsev to be a part of Season 33 of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’” the insider said.Season 33 is set to kick off on ABC next month.Chigvintsev joined “DWTS” as a member of the dance troupe in 2009 during Season 18 and was upgraded to pro the following season.
He remained on the show as a regular until Season 28 in 2019. He called not being asked back “a massive shock.”That first exit from the competition show proved temporary.
Chigvintsev returned for the 29th season and remained a pro until the most recent, Season 32. Over the years, he partnered with celebrities like “The OC” actress Mischa Barton, “The Brady Bunch” actress Maureen McCormick, former figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, and his now-wife, Nikki, whom he met while dancing with her on the show.Chigvintsev and Garcia married in August 2022 and celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary on Monday.The Post confirmed Chigvintsev was arrested by the Napa County Sheriff’s Department just before 10 a.m.
on a felony domestic violence charge. His bail was set at $25,000. According to online records, it appears the dancing pro is still inside.
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