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Artem Chigvintsev‘s former Come strictly dance partner Fern Britton reportedly claimed the Dancing with the stars pro allegedly “kicked” and “pushed” her in comments that resurfaced following Chigvintsev’s arrest on Thursday, August 29, on domestic battery charges.
The British television personality, 67, made the allegations about Chigvintsev, 42, in 2015 after she was paired with him on the reality show in 2012, according to Huff Post UK
“We were stuck and he looked at my feet and just kicked or pushed me,” Britton said at the time, the outlet reported.
Britton claimed, according to HuffPost UK, that Chigvintsev had “assaulted” her during their time together, accusing him of saying, “Just stand there and don’t move, I’ll dance around you,” and, “Shut up.” Go home before I kill you.”
Artem Chigvintsev has been released from prison following his arrest for domestic violence. The 42-year-old Dancing With the Stars pro was released at 2:18 PM PT after being arrested in Napa County, California, on Thursday, August 29, Us Weekly can confirm. Chigvintsev was arrested under California Penal Code Section 273.5(a), according […]
Britton further claimed, “I would say, ‘Oh, please kill me, that would be easier,’” the report said.
Fern Britton and Artem Chigvintsev attend a photo call ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour at the NIA Arena on January 17, 2013 in Birmingham, England.
Tony Woolliscroft/WireImage‘Or what was his other one? “If you go and have a cup of tea now, I’ll blow it off like an atomic bomb.” I thought, ‘Well, I’m not going to correct him on that,'” she reportedly said.
Chigvintsev denied the claims at the time. “I believe I have treated Fern with respect and genuine care, and these claims about me are the opposite of everything I believe in and the person I am,” the dancer told the British channel Daily Express in 2015. “I cannot imagine what prompted such statements, which come as a shock to me.”
Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on domestic violence charges in Napa County, California, and was released from jail at 2:18 PM PT. We weekly confirmed.
Chigvintsev was charged under California Penal Code Section 273.5(a), according to records seen by Usrelating to a person who has injured a spouse, cohabitant or co-parent. (Chigvintsev is married to former WWE star Nikki Garciabut it is unclear whether she was involved in the incident.)
ABC/Craig Sjodin Artem Chigvintsev has been a regular on Dancing With the Stars since 2014. Artem, who previously won Britain’s Strictly Come Dancing with Kara Tointon, was initially asked to join the DWTS group for season 18. The following year, he was tasked with teaching Back to the Future star Lea Thompson how you have to […]
Napa Valley Sheriff PIO Henry Wofford told it Us that the sheriff’s department responded to a call in Yountville, California, just after 10 a.m. Thursday, where they saw Chigvintsev.
Artem Chigvintsev
NCDC/MEGA“We were also able to speak to the victim and the suspect was arrested without incident. He was not fighting or belligerent,” Wofford said Usadding that Chigvintsev was booked after 10:40 a.m. and his bail was set at $25,000.
Napa Valley police said they are not confirming anything about the victim, who has “requested complete confidentiality.” The authorities have also said this Us When a suspect is arrested for domestic violence, it means that injuries were clearly visible at the time of the arrest. According to the police, the investigation is still ongoing.