Nikki Bella is seeking favors after her husband, Artem Chigvintsev. arrested for domestic violence Thursday morning.
“This is a private matter, and Nikki asks for privacy for herself and her family at this time,” a rep for the 40-year-old former WWE star told The Post on Friday.
Additionally, a source told the outlet that “Dancing With the Stars” ProThe 42-year-old called 911 after the alleged incident, and called back a few minutes later to tell emergency services not to come.
Although Bella, better known as Nikki Garcia, has not spoken publicly about what happened at the couple's Napa Valley home, the athlete has said she agrees the incident was a huge loss for her. Be active on social media Just a day earlier, she had posted Instagram Stories from her facial appointment.
Bella and Chigvintsev, who have a 4-year-old son Matteo, married in August 2022 and celebrated their second wedding anniversary on Monday.
Reality Star Posted songs sang Elvis Presley's song “Can't Help Falling in Love” and took some time to explain the meaning behind the tune.
“This song is our love story,” Bella wrote on her Instagram video. “I'll never forget where I was when I asked Jesus about Artem. Talking to him and God. How quickly my feelings felt. It all felt so quick. And then this song came along.”
She further added, “That's when I realised that I was falling in love with him and this was all meant to happen.”
Chigvintsev He also showered a lot of praise on his wifeDescribing Bella as his “everything.”
The “West End” artist wrote, “Happy anniversary my love, I can't see my life without you [sic] You.”
Chigvintsev was taken into custody by the Napa County Sheriff's Department on a domestic violence charge just before 10 a.m. His bail was set at $25,000 and he was released that afternoon. Mugshots circulating online The booking report listed Chigvintsev as weighing 175 pounds and standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall.
A representative for the Napa County Sheriff's Office said TMZ It was reported that police made arrests on the spot after receiving a report of domestic violence in the city of Yountville. Some people were also reportedly injured in this.
However, at this time the victim demanded complete confidentialityAccording to sheriff's deputies, the investigation is still ongoing. It's still unclear if Garcia himself was involved in the alleged altercation.
After Chigvintsev's arrest, A source told Page Six About this The future of mirrorball champions In the Ballroom: “There were no plans for Artem Chigvintsev to be a part of Season 33 of 'Dancing With the Stars,'” which premieres Sept. 17 on ABC.
Paramedics and Fire Department They were also reportedly on their way A policeman was posted at Chigvintsev's home before the dancer's arrest.
insiders revealed TMZ Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, an unidentified person called to report there was a “medical emergency” at the home.
An hour later, “Strictly Come Dancing” alumni Was arrested.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.