30 Facts About Artem Chigvintsev

Artem Vladimirovich Chigvintsev is a Russian professional dancer, specializing in Latin dancing.

Artem Chigvintsev joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2010 straight from Burn the Floor.

Artem Chigvintsev won the show in his first year with his celebrity partner Kara Tointon.

Artem Chigvintsev was born at Izhevsk, Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, RSFSR, Soviet Union.

Artem Chigvintsev moved to the United States in 2003 and began dancing with champion ballroom dancer Giselle Peacock.

Artem Chigvintsev auditioned to appear as a contestant on the first series of So You Think You Can Dance.

Artem Chigvintsev was eliminated alongside his fellow contestant Melissa Vella, but returned as a guest choreographer for season two.

In September 2010, Artem Chigvintsev joined Strictly Come Dancing series 8 as a professional dancer, where he was partnered with actress Kara Tointon.

Artem Chigvintsev is one of five professionals to win the series as a first-time Strictly pro.

In 2011's Strictly Come Dancing season 9 Artem Chigvintsev was partnered with Holly Valance.

Artem Chigvintsev injured his back whilst practicing the rumba, therefore he wasn't able to dance with Valance and was replaced by Brendan Cole for that week.

In 2014, after competing on the 11th series of Strictly, Artem Chigvintsev appeared in the 18th season of Dancing with the Stars as a member of the Dance Troupe.

Later that year, it was announced that Artem Chigvintsev had been promoted to professional dancer for the show's 19th season, marking his exit from Strictly Come Dancing.

Artem Chigvintsev was paired for season 19 with actress Lea Thompson.

Artem Chigvintsev returned for season 20 and paired with award-winning singer Patti LaBelle.

On 19 August 2015, Artem Chigvintsev was announced as one of the professional dancers for season 21 of Dancing with the Stars.

However, when the full season 21 cast was revealed with their partners, Artem Chigvintsev was not part of the lineup.

Artem Chigvintsev wrote on Instagram that he would not be competing on season 21 due to a last-minute casting change, but he would still dance with the pros in the ballroom.

Artem Chigvintsev returned for season 22 partnering with actress Mischa Barton.

McCormick and Artem Chigvintsev were eliminated in week 7 finishing in 8th place.

On 1 May 2017, Kerrigan and Artem Chigvintsev were eliminated in a double elimination along with The Bachelor star Nick Viall and Peta Murgatroyd.

Artem Chigvintsev did not appear in season 28, but returned for season 29 with Bristowe.

In 2011, Artem Chigvintsev was a choreographer on the British adaptation of So You Think You Can Dance.

In 2011, Artem Chigvintsev acted the part of lead choreographer in the CBeebies Christmas Pantomime, Cinderella.

Artem Chigvintsev has appeared in an episode of the TV show The OC.

Artem Chigvintsev has made another guest appearance on another American reality TV show, Paris in Love.

Artem Chigvintsev was married to his dancing partner, Giselle Peacock, from 2004 to 2005.

Artem Chigvintsev dated Carrie Ann Inaba from 2006 to 2008.

Artem Chigvintsev became a naturalized US citizen on September 17,2014.

On January 29,2020, Nikki and Artem Chigvintsev announced they were expecting their first child, just a week and a half after Nikki's twin sister, Brie, announced she was expecting her second child.