is to will not be returning to the ballroom to compete for a Mirrorball trophy in this upcoming 33rd season of the dancing competition show. reported that they learned there were no plans for him to be on the show, even prior to his arrest on August 29. The pros usually rotate seasons based on celebrity castings and the pairings on the show.
Artem was recently arrested on charges of felony corporal injury to his spouse in Napa Valley, California. just before 10 am and was booked in the Napa County Jail for less than an hour. Artem posted bail for $25,000 and was released later that day at 2:18 pm, according to county records.
Details are still unknown on whether the 42-year-old wife Nikki Garcia was the involved in the incident as she is Artem's current spouse. According to , A rep for the Napa County Sheriff's Office told the outlet the victim involved had injuries and requested "total confidentiality." A rep for the former professional wrestler known as Nikki Bella told "This is a private matter and Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time.
" Artem has competed on 12 seasons of the show and his most recent appearance was when he was paired with Bachelorette Charity Lawson in 2023 during which the couple placed fourth. He won his first Mirrorball trophy in 2020 for season 29 with Bachelor alum Katilyn Bristowe. Artem met Nikki in 2017 when they were paired together on Dancing With the Stars on season 25.
Although at the time, Nikki was in a relationship with.