Artem Chigvintsev Makes Rare DWTS Appearance Amid Divorce from Nikki Bella

Artem Chigvintsev is finding comfort in familiar territory! The former Dancing with the Stars pro made a rare public appearance on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, showing up to support his ‘DWTS’ family as they celebrated the taping of their milestone 500th episode.

While Artem wasn’t twirling on the dance floor this time, he was all smiles in the audience. Fellow dance pro Peta Murgatroyd captured the heartwarming moment on video, showing Artem busting some moves in the stands alongside his friend Maksim Chmerkovskiy. The two shared laughs and soaked in the show’s electric atmosphere, with Artem even throwing up a couple of peace signs for the camera.

This outing comes amid a tumultuous time for Artem, who is currently going through a messy divorce with Nikki Garcia (formerly Bella) after a domestic violence arrest back in August in Napa Valley, California.

Artem has been noticeably absent from Season 33 of DWTS, and the fallout from his legal woes has impacted him financially. He previously shared that the arrest cost him a whopping $100,000 in lost income from missed dance gigs. Despite the setback, Artem has been keeping himself busy with construction work, which he says he surprisingly enjoys.

It’s clear that Artem’s return to his DWTS roots brought a much-needed reprieve during these chaotic times. Sometimes, a little love and support from old friends are all you need.

What do you think of Artem’s return to DWTS as a spectator? Could this be a sign of a future comeback? Drop your thoughts below and join the conversation!