Chigvintsev was arrested in Napa Valley on Aug. 29 on a charge of corporal injury to spouse, and his wife Nikki Garcia filed for divorce two weeks later

Indeed, the Russian dancer began his journey as a professional dancer on DWTS starting in Season 19. Prior to that, he was apart of the Dance Troupe for Season 18. However, it was

A former "Dancing With the Stars" competitor who was partnered with Artem Chigvintsev spoke out about their time together on the show.

I wasn’t expecting it at all,” the former “Bachelorette” — who competed with Chigvintsev last fall — tells Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast.

The split comes less than two weeks after Chigvintsev was arrested at home on charges of corporal injury to spouse. He was subsequently released on $25,000 bail. Neither Chigvinstev, 42, nor Garcia, 40, has publicly spoken about the arrest.

Dancing With the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko offered his support to Artem Chigvintsev in an exclusive E! News interview amid the alum’s divorce battle with estranged wife Nikki Garcia.

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Gleb Savchenko spoke out to support his long-time friend Artem Chigvintsev after the former pro's arrest. The post Gleb Savchenko Speaks Out About Artem Chigvintsev appeared first on Heavy.

Gleb Savchenko confirmed he's in regular contact with Artem Chigvintsev after his arrest for domestic violence and divorce from Nikki Garcia.

Nikki Garcia filed for divorce from Dancing With the Stars’ Artem Chigvintsev after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge. His lawyer said the former couple are “focused” on their son.