September 25th 2024.
A former Strictly professional dancer, Artem Chigvintsev, has had domestic violence charges against him dropped. This comes after his arrest in August on suspicion of domestic violence. However, authorities have now declared that he will not be facing any charges.
At the time of his arrest, the 42-year-old posted $25,000 bail, but the details of the incident that led to his arrest were unclear. The Napa County District Attorney, Allison Haley, stated that after a thorough review and evaluation of the evidence, her office has decided not to file criminal charges. She emphasized that while they take all arrests seriously and stand against domestic violence, they have a responsibility to only charge someone when there is sufficient evidence to do so.
If the evidence does not meet the highest standard of proof, which is 'beyond a reasonable doubt,' the office cannot ethically pursue charges. The Napa County District Attorney's Office typically does not issue press releases for declined charges, but in this case, due to the intense media attention, they have made an exception.
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Chigvintsev, who was arrested in Napa Valley, California, has been a part of Strictly since 2010. He first competed with Eastenders actress Kara Tointon and went on to win the competition. The pair were also in a romantic relationship for several years after the show. Chigvintsev then went on to partner with Holly Valance, Fern Britton, and Coronation Street's Natalie Gumede, securing the runner-up spot in 2013.
In 2017, Chigvintsev joined the US show Dancing With The Stars and was partnered with his now-wife, WWE star Nikki Bella. The couple got engaged in 2020 and tied the knot in August 2022. They recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary and have a son together. The couple also starred in the E! reality show Total Bellas.
Variety has confirmed that Chigvintsev will not be a part of the season 33 cast of Dancing With The Stars. The Agency has reached out to his representatives for a comment. If you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, you can share them with us by emailing, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you!
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