‘DWTS’ pro Cheryl Burke in ‘complete shock’ over Artem Chigvintsev’s arrest: ‘He was my family’

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Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on a domestic violence charge, saying the news didn’t gel with the man she has considered part of her “family.” Burke, 40, spoke about Chigvintsev’s arrest on the August 30 episode of her podcast, “Sex, Lies and Spray Tans,” which she recorded on Thursday, August 29, just hours after the dance pro was booked by sheriff’s deputies in Napa County, California.“I hesitate to smile right now because of the current news, which I am in complete shock about,” Burke said. “Artem — it’s so shocking; I get kind of emotional — so he was arrested today.

And domestic violence has been thrown in the mix.”She continued, “I’m not going to say that he was charged with [domestic violence] but allegedly, domestic violence was the issue and he has a bail of, like, $25,000.”According to online records posted by Napa County and viewed by The Post, Chigvintsev was booked under California Penal Code Section 273.5(a) PC, which “makes it illegal to injure a spouse, cohabitant or fellow parent in an act of domestic violence.” The statute also states, “This offense is also referred to as domestic abuse, domestic violence or corporal injury to a spouse.”Providing background on her relationship with Chigvintsev, Burke explained that their history goes far beyond “DWTS.” She revealed that she had “grown up with” the Russian-born dancer, and they “used to live together” in her “family’s home in the [San Francisco] Bay area.” Burke found it challenging to comprehend that Chigvintsev could have committed an alleged act of domestic violence.“Domestic violence and Artem don’t really … that’s why it’s so shocking,” Burke said, struggling to find the right words.“Domestic violence is serious,” she added. “My heart goes out to.