Nikki Garcia Seen ‘Happy’ In Vegas After Artem Chigvintsev’s Arrest

Skilled dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on Thursday after police responded to a home violence name round 10 a.m.

Deputies shortly arrived on the scene and took Artem into custody with none resistance. He was booked into Napa County Jail on suspicion of home violence however was later launched on bail. Particulars later emerged from a 911 name, which advised that his spouse, former WWE star Nikki Garcia, had “thrown sneakers” at Artem throughout their reported altercation.

Within the days following Artem Chigvintsev’s arrest, Nikki Garcia took the stage on Monday to co-host Netflix’s reside aggressive consuming particular, “Unfinished Beef.”

In keeping with an insider, the previous WWE star was seen in “nice spirits” whereas in Las Vegas simply days after the alleged struggle occurred, which led to her husband’s arrest.

“She was extraordinarily pleasant and appeared completely happy, as if nothing had simply occurred between her and Artem,” the insider advised Us Weekly. “Nikki placed on a courageous face and didn’t let the incident have an effect on her.”

“Nikki was excited for her job and saved smiling, and was in an excellent temper,” the supply famous.

After internet hosting Netflix’s “Unfinished Beef” particular, she reunited together with her four-year-old son, Matteo, whom she was very “attentive” towards. “[Nikki] appeared like a very good mother,” the supply mentioned after observing the tv star.

When the 911 name was made, the dispatcher famous that Artem and Nikki had been bodily separated. Police arrived roughly an hour later, noticed seen accidents on the alleged sufferer, and subsequently arrested Artem on costs of felony corporal harm to a partner.

The Sheriff’s division has but to disclose the identification of the alleged sufferer, stating they’re giving the person “sufficient time to course of what occurred earlier than requiring additional statements to detectives.”

Sources knowledgeable TMZ that the couple is now not dwelling collectively. Artem is presently staying at a buddy’s home, whereas Nikki stays of their house with their 4-year-old son, Matteo.

Nevertheless, her radiant expression did not sit effectively with many, who discovered it inappropriate given Chigvintsev’s current arrest. Social media customers had been fast to criticize her, with some expressing their outrage over her obvious lack of concern.

“Why is she smiling?” one other particular person puzzled.

In a earlier episode of Kaitlyn Bristowe’s podcast, “Off the Vine,” Nikki opened up about their remedy classes, which have been centered on addressing challenges associated to Artem’s communication model.

The previous WWE star’s revelation got here after Kaitlyn, who partnered with Artem and received “Dancing with the Stars” in 2020, expressed uncertainty about his emotions on account of his communication. Nikki shared that she had confronted an identical problem, noting that her husband’s stress would typically affect his tone, to the purpose the place she virtually thought of leaving the present.

The couple turned to remedy to strengthen their relationship and be certain that they may successfully co-parent their then 5-month-old son, Matteo.

Nikki and Artem first crossed paths as dance companions on Season 25 of “Dancing with the Stars,” whereas Nikki was nonetheless in a relationship with John Cena. After her cut up from the WWE star and actor, Nikki started relationship Artem, and the 2 finally tied the knot in 2022. They now share a four-year-old son.

The 42-year-old Russian dancer is presently dealing with felony costs for corporal harm related to an alleged home violence incident. Whereas particular particulars had been initially unclear, the usage of the time period “partner” within the costs means that his spouse.

They celebrated their marriage ceremony anniversary days earlier than the arrest.