Artem Chigvintsev Net Worth

Artem Chigvintsev net worth is estimated at $4 million, earned through a long and successful career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and television personality. Artem Chigvintsev is best known for his appearances on major dance competition shows, including “Strictly Come Dancing” in the UK and “Dancing with the Stars” in the United States.

Over the years, Chigvintsev has built an international reputation as one of the most technically skilled ballroom dancers on television. He is notably the only professional dancer to win both “Strictly Come Dancing” and “Dancing with the Stars,” a rare achievement that significantly boosted his career profile and earnings. In addition to competitive dance, Artem has appeared in live stage productions, music videos, and reality television, all contributing to his overall wealth.

Artem Chigvintsev Net Worth	$4 Million
Date of Birth	June 12, 1982
Place of Birth	Izhevsk

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Early Life

Artem Chigvintsev was born on June 12, 1982, in Izhevsk, located in what was then the Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic of the USSR. From a young age, he showed strong interest and talent in dance, eventually pursuing ballroom dancing at a professional level.

In 2003, during his early twenties, Chigvintsev relocated to the United States, where he partnered with champion ballroom dancer Giselle Peacock. The move marked a turning point in his career, allowing him to gain international exposure and compete at a higher professional level.

So You Think You Can Dance

Artem Chigvintsev made his reality television debut in 2005 when he auditioned for the first season of “So You Think You Can Dance.” Although he was eliminated early, the experience helped raise his profile in the dance world. He later returned to the franchise as a choreographer for the show’s second season.

In 2011, Chigvintsev also served as a choreographer on the short-lived British version of “So You Think You Can Dance,” further expanding his international résumé.

Burn the Floor Stage Career

Following his work on television, Chigvintsev joined the cast of the live dance production “Burn the Floor.” From 2009 to 2010, he performed with the company on both Broadway in the United States and the West End in London.

“Burn the Floor” is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious ballroom dance productions in the world, and Artem’s involvement helped establish him as an elite performer beyond reality television.

Strictly Come Dancing Success

In 2010, Artem Chigvintsev joined the BBC’s hit competition series “Strictly Come Dancing.” Paired with actress Kara Tointon during the show’s eighth season, he went on to win the competition, defeating Matt Baker and Aliona Vilani in the final.

Chigvintsev returned for several more seasons:

2011: Partnered with Holly Valance, finishing fourth
2012: Partnered with Fern Britton, finishing tenth
2013: Partnered with Natalie Gumede, finishing joint second

His consistent performances and popularity made him a fan favorite and significantly increased his earning potential.

Dancing with the Stars Career

In 2014, Artem transitioned to the American version of the franchise, “Dancing with the Stars.” He initially joined as a member of the Dance Troupe before being promoted to a professional partner.

Over multiple seasons, Chigvintsev competed with a wide range of celebrity partners, including:

Lea Thompson
Patti LaBelle
Mischa Barton
Maureen McCormick
Nancy Kerrigan
Nikki Bella
Melora Hardin
Heidi D’Amelio
Charity Lawson

His biggest success came in Season 29, when he partnered with Kaitlyn Bristowe and won the competition. With this victory, Artem became the first and only dancer to win both “Strictly Come Dancing” and “Dancing with the Stars.”

Other Media Appearances

Outside competitive dance, Artem Chigvintsev has appeared in various entertainment projects. In 2009, he featured in the Pussycat Dolls’ music video for “Hush Hush; Hush Hush.”

From 2020 to 2021, he was a main cast member on the final two seasons of the E! reality series “Total Bellas,” which followed the lives of Nikki and Brie Bella. His involvement in the show introduced him to a broader mainstream audience beyond dance fans.

Personal Life

Artem Chigvintsev married his first wife and dance partner Giselle Peacock in 2004, though the marriage ended in divorce the following year. He later dated “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba from 2006 to 2008, and actress Kara Tointon from 2010 to 2014.

In 2019, Artem became engaged to former “Dancing with the Stars” partner Nikki Bella. The couple welcomed a son, Matteo, in 2020, and married in 2022. Their relationship later ended in divorce in 2024.