Nikki Garcia & Artem Chigvintsev Didn’t Legally Marry At Wedding
Nikki Garcia is moving forward with the decision to end her marriage to Artem Chigvintsev, as TV Shows Ace previously shared. The pair were married for two years before the split and just celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
However, Artem’s domestic violence arrest completely upended the happy facade they shared with the world on social media. Clearly, there was more to the picture than they shared with the public.
In the aftermath of the arrest, many are curious to learn more about the details of their marriage. Now, new information reveals Nikki and Artem didn’t legally marry at their wedding in 2022. Read on to get the scoop.
Nikki Garcia & Artem Chigvintsev Weren’t Legally Married On TV After All
Fans who follow Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev felt completely caught off guard by the arrest and domestic violence charges. Just before the incident, both penned touching tributes to each other on their wedding anniversary. They seemed completely in love and happy together.
However, there was more they weren’t sharing with the public — including their actual wedding date.
Court documents obtained by PEOPLE reveal Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev were legally married on January 19, 2023. This date is five months after their August 2022 wedding in Paris. The epic Nikki Bella Says “I Do” special documented their special day, which premiered the following February.
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It’s not uncommon for couples to file legal paperwork after their actual wedding ceremony. Their wedding in Europe may have also impacted the timeline to legally marry as well. However, many fans believe five months seems a little excessive.
The Former WWE Superstar Requests Privacy During This Difficult Time
Although fans want to know more about the divorce, neither Nikki Garcia nor Artem Chigvintsev is speaking up. Since the arrest, Artem has been out of the public eye and laying low. Meanwhile, Nikki went on to host a hot dog eating contest, noticeably without her wedding ring. They’re also reportedly living apart while they navigate this chapter in their marriage.
Nikki issued an official statement through her representative requesting privacy for the family.
“She continues to ask for privacy for her and her family at this time,” the representative told PEOPLE. The publication reports the representative also confirmed Nikki was seeking a divorce, putting an end to speculation about the state of their marriage.
DWTS executives did not invite Artem Chigvintsev back for Season 33. And after his domestic violence charges, it seems unlikely he has a place with the show moving forward.
Follow TV Shows Ace online for more information on this developing story. Catch the Season 33 premiere of DWTS this Tuesday night at 8 PM Eastern time on ABC.
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