Artem Chigvintsev: Nikki Bella split was inevitable Artem Chigvintsev thinks his split from ex-wife Nikki Garcia was "inevitable". 23 April 2026 Artem Chigvintsev thinks his split from Nikki Garcia was "inevitable". Artem Chigvintsev split from Nikki Bella almost two years ago The former couple split in August 2024 after two years of marriage following a row which saw police called to their home and the Dancing with the Stars professional arrested for domestic violence, and the dancer has now looked back on the week which "completely changed" his life.