Nikki Garcia filed for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev in September 2024
Nikki Garcia Opens Up About Why She’s ‘Not Ready’ to Date After Artem Chigvintsev Split. Nikki Garcia is “not ready” to date again after her divorce from Artem Chuguntsev.
The 41-year-old TV personality opened up about stepping outside her comfort zone in both her professional and personal life during the latest episode of The Nikki & Brie Show on Monday.
“I’ve really put myself out there in different situations, and stepped out of my comfort zone, whether it’s with business on the show, appearing, you know, packing the calendar, the schedule,” Nikki said.
“I did things that I learned from, whether it worked or it didn’t work, whether it was successful or not, I really put myself out there,” she added. “I went on a few dates. Not ready for it yet, but I put myself out there.
“Try it. Not ready for this,” the podcast host added.
For the uninitiated, Nikki announced her split with Artem in September 2024 after the professional dancer was arrested for causing bodily harm to a spouse.
In November 2024, the two officially finalized their divorce.
Nikki Garcia Short Bio
Nikki Garcia, born Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace on November 21, 1983, in San Diego, California, is a multifaceted American television personality, entrepreneur, and retired professional wrestler. Rising to fame alongside her twin sister, Brie, as part of WWE’s “The Bella Twins,” Nikki became a two-time WWE Divas Champion and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021. Beyond wrestling, she co-hosts the podcast “The Nikki & Brie Show” and the reality dating series “Twin Love” on Amazon Prime Video. Nikki is also an executive producer and host of the USA Network’s game show “Barmageddon,” alongside Blake Shelton and Carson Daly. In addition to her television endeavors, she co-founded the wine brand Bonita Bonita and co-authored the New York Times bestselling memoir “Incomparable” with Brie. Nikki has been open about her personal life, including her marriage to and subsequent divorce from professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev, with whom she shares a son, Matteo. Now known professionally as Nikki Garcia, she continues to expand her brand and influence across various media and business ventures.
