Artem Chigvintsev Reflects on ‘Pivotal Year’ and Fighting Depression Ahead of ‘DWTS’ Win

Val Chmerkovskiy may have been rooting for his wife, Jenna Johnson, to win her second mirrorball championship during the Dancing With the Stars finale, but he is just as happy to see pal Artem Chigvintsev come out on top.Chigvintsev, 38, earned his first victory on DWTS alongside partner Kaitlyn Bristowe on Monday, November 23. The pair beat out runner-ups Johnson, 26, and her partner, Nev Schulman.“To my brother @theartemc !!! What a ride my friend.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIn a corporate synergistic dream, two stars of ABC’s hit dating show have won two consecutive seasons of the network’s hit dance competition show.Former “Bachelorette” Kaitlyn Bristowe took home the mirror ball trophy with her partner, pro dancer Artem Chigvintsev, on Monday night’s finale of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 29, following in the footsteps of fellow “Bachelorette” star Hannah Brown, who won the competition last season.With two leads of

One celebrity dancer has a new Mirrorball Trophy headed for their mantel! Dancing with the Stars on Monday crowned The Bachelor alum Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev the new champions. Bristowe and her partner performed a repeat of their Argentine Tango to Toxic by Britney Spears and another dance to Sparkling Diamonds from Moulin Rouge on their final night.

Kaitlyn Bristowe hopes that she and Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba can move forward.The former Bachelorette, 35, told Us Weekly and other reporters after the season 29 finale on Monday, November 23, that she got so caught up in celebrating her big win with pro partner Artem Chigvintsev that she did not have a chance to speak with Inaba, 52, in the ballroom.“There’s so many people, ‘cause you think of all the people that work so hard behind-the-scenes — lighting, crew and judges.

Nikki Bella rejoiced with her 3-month-old son, Matteo, after fiancé Artem Chigvintsev won Dancing With the Stars season 29 with his partner, Kaitlyn Bristowe.“Yay!!! @theartemc & @kaitlynbristowe !!!!” the retired WWE star, 37, wrote via Instagram on Monday, November 23.

After winning the coveted mirrorball trophy on season 29 of Dancing With The Stars, Kaitlyn Bristowe might already be planning for her and boyfriend Jason Tartick‘s future! The former Bachelorette star spoke to members of the press, including HollywoodLife, following her and professional partner Artem Chigvintsev‘s incredible win, and Kaitlyn confessed that Artem’s love of newfound parenthood may have rubbed off on her. “I can’t wait to go home and for what is next, oh gosh,” Kaitlyn shared.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine is on cloud nine after winning the 29th series of alongside celebrity partner Kaitlyn Bristowe on Monday night.His momentous win comes ten years after he lifted the glitterball trophy on with .Just moments after his victory was announced, Artem confessed there were lots of tears.

are… and !After 11 incredible weeks in the competition, the former Bachelorette and her pro partner were announced as the winners at the end of Monday night's finale, beating out Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson (second place), Nelly and Daniella Karagach (third place), and Justina Machado and Sasha Farber (fourth place).Speaking with ET just moments after the show wrapped, Kaitlyn and Artem couldn't seem to contain their excitement over the win, admitting that there were definitely some tears in

Nikki Bella, 36, shared the joy in celebrating her fiance Artem Chigvintsev and his partner Kaitlyn Bristowe‘s first win on Dancing With the Stars with their three-month-old son Matteo and it was the cutest sight to see! The former professional wrestler shared a video of herself talking about the victory while she and the tot were hanging out with her sister Brie Bella and three-month-old nephew Buddy just minutes after the win was announced, and they even sang an adorable song.

Warning- This article contains “Dancing With The Stars” finale spoilers. 

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev are manifesting a mirrorball win, and pulling out all the stops to get there!ET spoke with the duo during a break from one of their rehearsals, where they teased what fans can expect from their final routines on Monday night.

Nikki Bella had a heart-to-heart with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev after his ex-girlfriend and Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba was bullied for her tough scoring style.“He and I, like, kind of bumped heads on that,” Bella, 36, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting the new season of Total Bellas.

Nikki Bella can be Team Carrie Ann Inaba and still think her fiancé, Artem Chigvintsev, and Kaitlyn Bristowe deserve to win the mirrorball on Dancing With the Stars.“A part of the Dancing With the Stars show that I think people get really attached to someone is when they see their growth. I truly believe Carrie Ann was hard on her because she knew there was more and we saw that last week,” Nikki, 36, told twin sister Brie Bella on “The Bellas Podcast” podcast on Wednesday, November 18.

finale, where one dance duo will be named the season 29 mirrorball champions!The four finalists were revealed at the end of Monday's Semifinals Night, and spoke to ET's Lauren Zima about the exciting news just moments after the show wrapped. «I can't believe it! It just feels so surreal,» said , who secured a place in the finals with.

Kaitlyn Bristowe is grateful to have such a passionate fan section cheering her on as Dancing With the Stars continues — and boyfriend Jason Tartick has been her biggest champion.“Jason is literally the most supportive human being on the planet,” the former Bachelorette, 35, told Us Weekly on Monday, November 16, after giving an emotional performance with pro partner Artem Chigvintsev.