Charity Lawson Reacts To ‘DWTS’ Partner’s Shocking Arrest

Artem Chigvintsev and Charity Lawson/Credit: Instagram

Dancing With The Stars fans are still reeling from the shocking news of Artem Chigvintsev’s arrest earlier this week. He was booked on one charge of domestic violence. Bachelorette Charity Lawson was paired with the professional dancer on Season 32. See her reaction to the arrest.

Latest On DWTS Pro’s Arrest

Artem Chigvintsev is one of the most popular pro dancers on Dancing With The Stars. He joined the show in Season 18 as part of the troupe. He returned the next season and was paired with Back to the Future star Lea Thompson.

Artem Chingvintsev via YouTube
Artem Chingvintsev via YouTube

The Russian native met his wife, WWE star Nikki Bella (now Nikki Garcia,) when they were paired on the show in Season 25. They welcomed a son, Matteo, who is now four. Their son was reportedly present during the domestic violence incident. New details emerged about the domestic violence incident in the hours after news of his arrest broke.

But nothing new has come out since yesterday. Cheryl Burke is the only Dancing With The Stars dance to speak out about the arrest.

Charity Lawson Reacts To Artem Chigvintsev’s Shocking Arrest

Artem has paired with some big-name celebrities on the ABC dance competition. His Season 24 partner was Olympic medalist figure skater Nancy Kerrigan. Actress Melora Hardin was his partner for Season 30. Click here to read the full list of his DWTS celeb partners over the years.

His future with DWTS is up in the air after his arrest, though the show did confirm that he wasn’t asked back for Season 33 prior to his arrest. His last celebrity partner was Bachelorette Charity Lawson last season. They came in fourth place.

Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev/Credit: YouTube
Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev/Credit: YouTube

She took to her Instagram to seemingly react to her former partner’s arrest. Charity shared a cryptic quote on her Instagram Story about consequences.

“Sometimes, the most kind and mature thing you can do is let someone face the consequences of their actions instead of letting your empathy impede that process.”

Kaitlyn Bristowe Also Worked With Artem

Before Charity Lawson, Artem Chigvintsev was dance partners with Bachelor Nation’s Kaitlyn Bristowe. They won Season 29. Kaitlyn recently said that hosting DWTS is her dream job.

The Season 11 Bachelorette has yet to address Artem’s arrest. However, she did warn Charity Lawson about his demanding behavior on the DWTS set.

Credit: Instagram
Credit: Instagram

Do you think more of Artem Chigvintsev’s former partners and DWTS dancer will speak out about his arrest soon? Share your reaction to the news in the comments.

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  1. I don’t think he is capable of harming his wife. the way he looks at her and from watching the reality show. but then again we can’t know what goes on behind closed doors. I how they can work it out they do seem to love each other.

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