Is Artem Chigvintsev returning to 'DWTS' after his arrest? See updates – Hollywood Life

Artem ChigvintsevThe recent arrest of has sparked speculation about his Dancing with the stars Return. After news of his arrest for domestic violence broke, fans wondered whether or not the professional dancer would return to the show for the next season.

What happened to Artem Chigvintsev?

Accordingly TMZParamedics were called to Chigvintsev and his wife Nikki Garcia's home on August 29, 2024, due to an unspecified “medical emergency.” However, the unidentified person called emergency services back to cancel the request.

According to online prison records viewed by Hollywood LifeChigvintsev was arrested at 9:59 a.m. in Napa County, California, and arraigned at 10:40 a.m. that same day. His bail was set at $25,000, and he was released at 2:18 p.m.

Chigvintsev has not commented publicly on the arrest.

“DWTS” alumnus Artem Chigvintsev arrested for domestic violence

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Why was Artem Chigvintsev arrested?

Per TMZChigvintsev was arrested for aggravated assault on his spouse or partner. It is still unclear who the victim was in this situation, but the outlet reported that the victim asked for “absolute confidentiality.”

Is Artem coming back to “DWTS”?

One day after Chigvintsev’s arrest Page Six reported that he would not return to Dancing with the stars for season 33.

“There were no plans for Artem to be part of season 33,” an insider told the network. ABC has not publicly commented on Chigvintsev's return.

Are Artem and Nikki still together?

Just days before his arrest, Chigvintsev and Garcia celebrated their second wedding anniversary. Both posted tributes to each other on Instagram in honor of the day.

Garcia, for her part, shared a video that included footage of her wedding ceremony as well as clips of her and Chigvintsev with their son Matteo. Her caption reads: Totally Bella Alum wrote the text Elvis Presley's song “Can't Help Falling in Love”.

“This song is our love story,” Garcia wrote in her Instagram caption. “I'll never forget where I was when I asked Jesus about Artem. I had a conversation with Him and God. How my feelings felt too soon. It all felt too fast. And then this song came along. And that's when I knew I was falling in love with him and that it was all meant to be. Happy anniversary @theartemc I love you [sic]!”