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Maksim Chmerkovskiy says he will wait earlier than vilifying Artem Chigvintsev for his home violence arrest … saying his alleged actions do not jibe with the person he is aware of — although he’ll maintain him accountable in the event that they become true.
The “Dancing with the Stars” professional sat down for a chat on “The TMZ Podcast” … and, we needed to ask him all about his good friend and former costar — and, he says he texted him after he heard concerning the arrest.
MC says the Artem he is aware of would by no means abuse a girl … however, he additionally texted Artem and instructed him if he did hit his spouse Nikki Bella, then he wanted to simply accept duty for his actions.
Maksim says he can play every kind of eventualities in his head … however, he wasn’t there — and, he would not wish to rush to judgment.
Chmerkovskiy provides he is near Nikki too … and, he is wishing her one of the best throughout the couple’s tough divorce.
As for whether or not we’ll ever see Artem again on ‘DWTS’ … Maksim provides an attention-grabbing reply — saying he ought to come again if it is nearly ability, however sounding much less positive if the allegations in opposition to Artem show to be true.
We broke the story … Chigvintsev was arrested again in late August after he referred to as paramedics to request medical help for the individual he allegedly hit. He referred to as off the ambulance minutes later, however cops confirmed up and arrested him.
He was charged with felony corporal damage to a partner or cohabitant. Nikki filed for divorce the next week … and has requested for authorized and bodily custody of their four-year-old son Matteo.
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Artem and Nikki have been noticed collectively for the primary time for the reason that arrest earlier this week … with NB holding her distance from her estranged husband.
Feels like Artem’s received associates in his nook nonetheless … however, Maksim is not able to utterly overlook the state of affairs but.
For all this and extra, hearken to our interview with Maksim on “The TMZ Podcast,” out Tuesday.
