Artem Chigvintsev, the iconic dancer from “Strictly Come Dancing”, the British and American version of “Dancing with the Stars”, was taken into custody in California, United States, this Thursday morning, in Yountville, according to the BBC. The The 42-year-old Russian-American competed in the UK version between 2010 and 2013, and in the US version since 2014. He won the show in 2010 and 2020.
He was booked into the Napa County Jail on charges of ” bodily harm inflicted on spouse “He reportedly posted bail of $25,000 and was released pending investigation. The victim is said to be suffering from “ injuries “, without further details.
He could face up to two years in prison.
Artem Chigvintsev has been married since 2022 to former wrestler Nikki Garcia, aka Nikki Bella, whom he met on the set of the show. They have a son, born in 2020. It is not certain that she is the victim. A few days ago, the dancer posted videos and photos of his union in 2022 on Instagram, on the occasion of their wedding anniversary.
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