Nikki Bella Seeks Divorce Following Artem Chigvintsev’s Arrest

Nikki Bella has initiated divorce proceedings just two weeks after her husband, Artem Chigvintsev, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. Bella filed the divorce petition on Wednesday, as per records from Napa County Superior Court.

In a statement provided on Thursday, a representative for Bella confirmed the filing and requested privacy for Bella and her family during this period. The representative did not elaborate further on the situation.

Attempts to reach Chigvintsev’s representatives for comment have been made, but no response has been received as of yet.

Bella and Chigvintsev, who tied the knot in 2022, have a four-year-old son together. The couple’s relationship came under scrutiny recently following Chigvintsev’s arrest. On August 29, Chigvintsev was taken into custody around 10 a.m. PDT in Yountville, California. According to Henry Wofford, the public information officer for the Napa County Sheriff’s Department, Chigvintsev was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence. The investigation is still ongoing, with no additional details about the incident or the individuals involved being released at this time.

Artem Chigvintsev, a well-known professional dancer and choreographer, has been a prominent figure on ABC’s reality competition show “Dancing with the Stars” for over a decade. He first met Bella when they were partnered on Season 25 of the show. Despite their high-profile relationship, CNN previously reported that Chigvintsev would not be participating in the upcoming Season 33 of “DWTS.”

Bella’s decision to file for divorce follows a period of intense media attention surrounding the couple. As the legal process begins, both Bella and Chigvintsev face a challenging time, with many aspects of their personal lives now under public scrutiny.