Artem Chigvintsev Removes Wife Nikki Garcia’s Name From Instagram Bio After Domestic Violence Arrest

Artem Chigvintsev may be moving on from his estranged wife, Nikki Garcia.

While Garcia is reportedly looking for a divorce lawyer, the former “Dancing With the Stars” pro removed Garcia from his Instagram bio following his recent domestic violence arrest.

His bio, which previously linked to the WWE star’s Instagram page, now reads: “Father of Matteo👦🏼, DWTS Professional Dancer, Emmy Nominated Choreographer, DWTS Mirror Ball Winner🪩🇺🇸, SCD Mirror Ball Winner🪩🇬🇧.”

The decision comes shortly after Chigvintsev was arrested on Aug. 29 for battery on his spouse or common-law partner in Napa Valley, California.

He was released on $25,000 bail later that afternoon.

At the time of the incident, Chigvintsev reportedly called 911 to report a domestic violence incident at his home, but ultimately told first responders not to come because a truck was already dispatched and on its way.

Friends of the couple told TMZ that the relationship was “volatile,” saying they were “shocked but not shocked” by the news of Chigvintsev’s arrest.

The arrest came days after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.

Garcia has spoken about their marriage before the arrest, admitting on an August episode of the “Nikki & Brie Show” podcast that she hoped to “connect” with her husband about their relationship on their anniversary.

“When you’re together in the steam room, sauna, pool or waiting room before or after your massage … you can just sit and talk,” said Garcia, 40. “Artem and I have talked about doing that.”

“It gave us a chance to talk about our marriage. Where are we at, what do you like, what don’t you like?” she continued. “We had a really good conversation and we didn’t set goals for the next few years of marriage, but we also thought about things that we can add to our marriage or that we’re looking forward to.”

The couple married in 2022 and are parents to a 4-year-old son, Matteo.