Chigvintsev appeared in good spirits, putting up peace signs and laughing with Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim ChmerkovskiyArtem Chigvintsev is back in the ballroom.The former Dancing with the Stars pro was spotted in the audience of the show’s 500th episode on Nov.

Artem Chigvintsev made his return to the "Dancing with the Stars" ballroom, appearing in good spirits despite his ongoing legal battles.

Embattled Dancing With the Stars alum Artem Chigvintsev was shockingly spotted in the audience for the show's 500th episode live broadcast.

She is the one with the temper. I try to stay quiet and avoid it. She yells, and on 8/29/24 was yelling, pursuing me, and was the one who attacked me. It is further a lie that I was growing increasingly angry, snapping at her, and yelling. I was not violent with her and did not violently grab or yell at her.

Artem Chigvintsev is speaking out against his estranged wife’s alleged slander in their ongoing divorce. The Dancing With the Stars alum refuses to allow his construction skills to be shot down. Nikki Garcia (Bella) filed a restraining order against Chigvintsev last month.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Dancing With the Stars celebrated a huge milestone with its 500th episode and many former pros and celebrities were in the audience. However, one particular face in the crowd might have drawn the most attention because he’s stayed out of the spotlight in recent months.

Artem Chigvintsev attended the 500th taping of Dancing With the Stars amid his divorce from Nikki Garcia and three months after he was arrested for domestic violence.