Nikki Garcia, a professional dancer and wife of Dancing with the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev, was recently seen boarding a private jet with her son, Matteo, amid her husband’s ongoing legal troubles. Chigvintsev was reportedly arrested on domestic violence charges in Napa Valley, California, on Thursday morning. The arrest occurred just days after the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary.
Public Appearance Without Wedding Ring
On Saturday, Nikki Garcia and her son were photographed boarding a private jet at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. This marked her first public appearance since Chigvintsev’s arrest. Notably, Garcia was seen without her wedding ring, adding to speculation about the couple’s current relationship status.
Privacy Request Amid Controversy
While details about the victim remain undisclosed, a spokesperson for Garcia emphasized that this is a private matter. “Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time,” the spokesperson stated.
Speculation About Nikki Garcia’s Next Move
Although the destination of Garcia’s private jet trip remains unconfirmed, reports suggest that she may be heading to Los Angeles. The former WWE star is expected to co-host Netflix’s Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef, a live hot dog eating competition, alongside Rob Riggle on Monday, September 2. Before boarding her flight, Garcia and her son were seen leaving their Napa Valley home and making a quick stop at Starbucks, as reported by PageSix.
Heartfelt Anniversary Message Before the Arrest
Just two days before Chigvintsev’s arrest, Garcia shared a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating their third wedding anniversary. Referring to Elvis Presley’s hit song “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” she wrote, “Happy anniversary, my love. Can’t see my life without you. You are my everything.”
Details of Artem Chigvintsev’s Domestic Violence Case
Artem Chigvintsev, 42, was reportedly arrested on felony charges of corporal injury. It remains unclear whether Nikki Garcia was involved in the incident, although she was confirmed to be in Napa at the time, according to her Instagram story. Chigvintsev was released shortly after the arrest, with bail set at $25,000, according to booking records.
A 911 call recording obtained by TMZ revealed that the incident involved an argument during which Chigvintsev allegedly had shoes thrown at him by his wife. The call operator mentioned, “Initially, this came in as requesting medical, but now the RP [reporting party] is stating he got into an argument with his wife, and his wife threw shoes at RP. There is a child on scene.”
As this situation continues to unfold, both Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev have yet to make any public statements regarding the incident.