Artem Chigvintsev Opens Up: Divorce, Fatherhood & Reinventing Himself | The Glamorous Grind
The Glamorous Grind Podcast
Ilona Antonyan & Mila Arutunian
Summary
Dancing with the Stars, divorce, fatherhood, co-parenting, and reinventing single dad life. In this exclusive episode of The Glamorous Grind, Emmy-nominated dancer and DWTS champion Artem Chigvintsev shares his deeply personal story of life after divorce, learning to parent solo, facing public scrutiny—and finding strength through it all. Artem opens up about his journey from growing up in Russia to performing on international stages, and the private battles he's faced behind the spotlight. From mugshot scandals and court drama to bonding with his son Mateo and launching a new chapter in construction and creativity, this is the most unfiltered version of Artem you’ve ever seen.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Dance Lesson Tease
01:30 Welcome to The Glamorous Grind
02:15 Meet Artem Chigvintsev: DWTS Champion
04:50 Growing Up in Russia & Moving to the U.S.
08:30 Dancing Career, Fame & Mental Discipline
12:15 Parenthood, 50/50 Custody & Family Life
17:00 Divorce, Court Battles & Finding Closure
23:15 Mugshot, Media Fallout & Public Misjudgment
28:00 Life After TV: Passion Projects & Reinvention
💬 What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Behind-the-scenes of Dancing With the Stars
- How divorce, court, and media shaped Artem’s new identity
- Fatherhood, values, and raising a son after heartbreak
- Rebuilding after public failure—and why it’s never too late to start over
- Mental health, therapy, and real self-reflection
