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Ever since Nikki Bella and her ex-fiancé, John Cena, called it quits in April 2018, people have been waiting for the Total Bellas star, 35, to get back into the dating game. Well, y’all, we think the time has finally come! Rumors have been circulating that Nikki is dating her former Dancing With the Starspartner, Artem Chigvintsev. Oh, la la. Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about their potential romance.
Nikki and Artem, 36, first met on Season 25 of Dancing With the Stars in 2017. While the pair was eliminated during week seven, it was clear that they had some serious chemistry. That said, the WWE alum was still very much involved with her now-ex.
In fact, John, 41, once gushed that Artem was going to be an integral part of his wedding to Nikki. “As far as dancing, I think he’s probably gonna teach me my first dance,” the Blockers actor said at the time.“So, hopefully I’ll be able to take those tips from him there.”
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Did Nikki Cheat on John With Artem?
Even if Nikki and Artem got down and dirty on the dance floor, there’s no evidence to support that the brunette beauty was unfaithful to John at any point during their six year relationship.
While Nikki was competing on the show, some fans speculated that her moves with Artem extended beyond the show — if ya know what we mean — but that’s pretty standard for Dancing With the Stars partners.
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When Did Nikki and Artem Start Dating?
Nikki and Artem have been seeing each other for “a while now,” a source recently told Us Weekly. The reality star was spotted hanging out with Artem during tapings for Dancing With the Stars: Juniors in Summer 2018 and apparently, they’ve been together ever since.
“They got together for dinner and the chemistry from the dance floor came right back,” an additional source told Life & Style. “They hit it off. They’re taking it slow, but they’re really into each other.”
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What Does Artem Do for a Living?
In addition to being a professional on DWTS for the past 14 years, Artem has appeared on both Broadway in NYC and West End in London. Needless to say, this Russian hunk knows how to perform!
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How Does John Feel About Nikki and Artem Dating?
As it turns out, John is seemingly A-OK with his former flame moving on. On January 13, the wrestler took to Twitter, where he shared a pretty pointed statement.
“Being upset by the happiness of others seems like wasted time. We should all strive to be happy, and if someone else’s happiness is hurtful to you, look within, ask why, and hopefully you’ll not only find answers, but maybe find happiness yourself,” he wrote.
Of course, we can’t be certain, but that definitely seems like it’s about Nikki’s new relationship, if you ask us!
