Nikki Garcia’s twin sister,Brie Garcia, is not a fan ofDancing with the StarsproArtem Chigvintsev!Chigvintsev wasarrested for domestic batteryon June 28, 2025, and released on a $25,000 bond the same day. The alleged victim has requested privacy in the matter, but reports from the Napa County Sheriff’s Office have indicated thathe was charged with corporal injury to a spouse.
An insider close to Brie Garcia has exclusively revealed toDaily Mailhow she’sdisgusted by the news of Chigvintsev’s arrest.It was further revealed thatBrie Garciais very concerned and is there to support her sister under any circumstances. The insider revealed that Brie Garcia isurging her sister to leave her husbandif the situation is as bad as it seems. The insider shared Brie Garcia’s feelings on the whole fiasco in the following words:
“Nikki’s sister Brie is disgusted, shocked, disappointed, and just sad that this happened.”
The source also said that Nikki Garcia never disclosed details about the verbal spats the couple was known to engage in frequently. Garcia’s family remains shocked, as they never thought things would get violent between the couple. But theyweren’t surprised that they werefacing troubles in their marriage. The source also revealed that the couple’s sole focus was their sonMatteo Artemovich Chigvintsev, and they often didn’t have time for each other, which could be the possible cause of all their arguments.
Artem Chigvintsev Claims That His Wife Threw Shoes at Him
A radio dispatch exclusively obtained byTMZreveals that during the incidentArtem Chigvintsev had called 911 to request medical assistance.However, he also claimed that his wife, Nikki Garcia, had thrown shoes at him. The dispatcher also noted that there was a child on-site, likely to be the couple’s 4-year-old son, Matteo Artemovich Chigvintsev.
The clip of the call reveals the dispatcher stating howthe call had initially been made to request medical assistance. Sources had also revealed toTMZthat when paramedics and fire trucks were dispatched and were en route,the 911 dispatch got another call from Chigvintsev. This time around, he requested for the dispatcher to call the whole thing off, which was noted in the following words in the clip :
“RP is stating no medical is needed now.”
The dispatcher also noted that Garcia and Chigvintsev were separated during the call. Regardless of calling off 911, thepolice still showed up on-site an hour laterand, upon seeing visible injuries on the alleged victim, arrestedtheDWTSpro. A representative for Nikki Garcia had previously made a statement toUS Weeklythat she requires privacy amid this trying period.
Dancing With The StarsSeason 33is set to premiere on ABC on August 16, 2025. you may stream all previous seasons of the show on Disney+
Dancing with the Stars
U.S. reality show based on the British series “Strictly Come Dancing,” where celebrities partner up with professional dancers and compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds to determine a winner.
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