Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Artem Chigvintsev made a 911 call requesting medical assistance before his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to reports. The 42-year-old dancer was taken into custody on Thursday morning in Napa, California, after police responded to a domestic dispute in Yountville.
Officer Henry Wofford of the Napa County Sheriff's Office stated that Chigvintsev was detained after officers found evidence of 'potential abuse'. The radio dispatch from the 911 call, obtained by TMZ, reveals that the initial request was for medical help, but the caller later reported an argument with his wife, who allegedly threw shoes at him. A child was present at the scene.
Chigvintsev has not publicly commented on the incident. His wife, WWE star Nikki Bella, posted an Instagram story on Wednesday promoting a facial treatment but has not addressed the arrest. The couple, who met on Dancing with the Stars in 2017, married in 2022 and have a four-year-old son, Matteo.
Chigvintsev rose to fame on Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, winning the series with partner Kara Tointon. He currently competes on the US version, Dancing with the Stars.
