Former Strictly star Artem Chigvintsev has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in California.
The professional ballroom dancer, who won the BBC competition in 2010, was taken to Napa County Jail on Thursday morning (August 29), according to online jail reports. The star is currently living in America while working on Dancing with the Stars.
It has not yet been revealed what led to his arrest. He was booked under California Penal Code section 273.5(a) PC, which “makes it illegal to injure a spouse, cohabitant or fellow parent in an act of domestic violence.
READ MORE: Pete Wicks is ‘sh***ing it!’ ahead of Strictly Come Dancing but won’t quit habit
READ MORE:Click for more brilliant Daily Star showbiz stories
“This offense is also refereed to as domestic abuse, domestic violence or corporal injury to a spouse.” Daily Star has reached out to the representatives of the dancer for a comment.
(Image: PA)
The Russian dancer joined Strictly Come Dancing during series eight more than 14 years ago. He was partnered with ex-EastEnders star Kara Tointon, which blossomed into a real-life romance for several years.
He also made it to the semi-final of the show in 2011 with actress Holly Valance. The ballroom expert was later partnered with TV veteran Fern Britton in 2012.
For his final year, the dancer was partnered with Coronation Street babe Natalie Gumede in 2013, with the pair securing the runner-up spot in the final. After calling time on the BBC show, the star moved across the pond for the US version of Strictly, Dancing with the Stars.
(Image: BBC/Guy Levy)
In 2017, the dancer was partnered with his future wife – WWE star Nikki Bella. The couple have since welcomed a son named Mateo, who was born in 2020.
The new parents announced the joyous news just hours before Nikki’s twin sister Brie Bella announced the arrival of her second child. The famous siblings starred in the E! reality show Total Bella’s for five years.
Nikki Bella and Chigvintsev previously found out they were expecting just two-and-a-half weeks after getting engaged in Paris. The parents went on to tie the knot in 2022.
(Image: Nikki Bella/Instagram)
His arrest comes days after he celebrated the two-year anniversary with his wife. Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
