Carrie Ann Inaba Responds to Claims She’s Tough on ‘DWTS’ Pro Artem Chigvintsev Because of Their Past: ‘It’s Hysterical’

Artem Chigvintsev, 38, proved that his son Matteo is definitely his mini-me in an adorable Thanksgiving photo that he shared with his Instagram followers on Nov. 26. Days after he waltzed away with the Dancing With the Stars mirrorball trophy, he was back at home posing with the 3-month-old baby boy that he shares with fiancée Nikki Bella, 37.

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.

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.

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.

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 didn’t need to write a letter to Santa this year. The Total Bellas star and Artem Chigvintsev celebrated “Christmas In July” when Nikki, 36, gave birth to their first child, Matteo, on the last day of the summer month.

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.

Katherine Schwarzenegger is bonding with fellow new mom, Nikki Bella, and her twin sister, Brie Bella!The 30-year-old author (who welcomed her first child, baby girl Lyla, with Chris Pratt in August) went live on Instagram with the Bella twins, 36, on Thursday to have a candid discussion about all things motherhood.During the chat, Nikki got real about postpartum depression, admitting that she first started feeling lonely throughout her pregnancy, mostly due to the coronavirus pandemic.

So many people got to know and admire Amanda Kloots through her brave updates on husband Nick Cordero, during the Broadway star’s ultimately fatal three-month battle with COVID-19. Now Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba says that she’d love to see the fitness trainer compete in the ballroom. The 52-year-old has got to know Amanda as she’s guest hosted recently on Carrie Ann’s CBS daytime series The Talk, and thinks she could ultimately be great for both shows.

Cheryl Burke has Carrie Ann Inaba’s back amid criticism for how she’s judged Kaitlyn Bristowe and ex Artem Chigvintsev on Dancing With the Stars this season.“I think that [when] you are saying ‘yes’ to being a judge, then with that comes backlash.

Carrie Ann Inaba has responded to claims she’s too tough on Artem Chigvintsev on “Dancing With The Stars” following their romantic past.

Artem Chigvintsev laughed off rumors that Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba was bringing her own feelings into her judging. After weeks of low scores from Inaba, 52, fans began wondering on social media if that was because the Hawaii native and the Russian pro, 38, dated for nearly three years from 2006 to 2009.“Oh my goodness! It was so long ago,” Chigvintsev told Us Weekly after the Monday, November 9, episode.

Carrie Ann Inaba has a clear idea of who she'd like to replace Eve as a co-host on. Last week, the 42-year-old singer and rapper announced she was exiting the CBS talk show at the end of December after four seasons.

Carrie Ann Inaba is proud of Kaitlyn Bristowe. The judge may have given the former Bachelorette and her pro partner, Artem Chigvintsev, some arguably harsh critiques over the past few weeks, but on Monday's Icons Night episode, Carrie Ann offered nothing but praise. «I am beyond happy for them, because truthfully — they want to win,» Carrie Ann explained to ET's Lauren Zima just moments after the show wrapped.

It’s Icons Night on “Dancing With the Stars”, and Kaitlyn Bristowe is channelling her inner pop princess!

Dancing With the Stars! During the Monday, November 9, episode, the remaining contestants had the chance to pay tribute to one of their favorite musicians during Icons Night.