Last updated 7th October 2019
Artem Chigvintsev
was a Professional dancer on hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
Specialising in Latin American, Artem became renowned for his sizzling performances with his open t-shirts or even shirtless sometimes! Artems previous celebrity partners include Kara Tointon, Fern Britton & Holly Valance
Having appeared on 4 series of Strictly, Artem appeared as a Professional Dancer on hit US TV show Dancing With The Stars.
In 2018 Artem partnered American Alpine Skier and Paralympian Danelle Umstead.
Sadly, Artem is not in the 2019 Dancing With The Stars cast.
Previously, Artem has appeared as one of the backing dancers on US Dancing With The Stars, and on the US tour which enjoyed a residency in Las Vegas.
Learn all about Artem’s amazing dancing career, view photos & merchandise, plus catch up on his latest news below
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Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2020
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Friday 27th – Sunday 29th March 2020
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Windsor, Berkshire
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Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020
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Newport, South Wales
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Artem Chigvintsev – Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2010
How old is Artem?
37 years old (born 12 June 1982)
Where is Artem from?
Artem was born in Russia
Is Artem single?
Artem is currently dating his 2016 celebrity Dancing With The Stars partner Nikki Bella, Total Bellas star, and retired WWE wrestler.
When did Artem join Strictly?
In September 2010, Artem joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer, where he was partnered with actress Kara Tointon. Together, Artem & Kara lifted the Strictly Come Dancing Mirror Ball Trophy.
Following their Strictly Come Dancing victory it was announced by Kara Tointon that they were in a relationship.
Who are Artem’s previous Strictly celebrity partners?
In 2011 Artem was partnered with Australian actress & singer Holly Valance. He and Holly made it to the Semi-Finals. Artem’s partner in 2012 was television presenter Fern Britton.
Also in 2011 Artem was a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance. He choreographed a Viennese Waltz to “She’s Always a Woman” by Billy Joel for Katie Love & Luke Jackson. He choreographed a Cha-Cha-Cha to “Judas” by Lady Gaga for Bethany Rose Harrison & Lee Bridgman. For the final, he choreographed a Tango to “I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)” by Grace Jones for Katie Love & Luke Jackson.
The eleventh series of Strictly Come Dancing saw Artem partnering Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede.
Find out more about Artem’s dancing profile on his official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
Keep up with Artem on the official US hit show ABC’s Dancing With The Stars website
BBC Strictly Come Dancing
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by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
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www.artemchigvintsev.com
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