Artem Chigvintsev, 39, taking a break from DWTS tour to attend to 'some ...

Artem Chigvintsev, 39, taking a break from DWTS tour to attend to 'some ...
Artem Chigvintsev, 39, taking a break from DWTS tour to attend to 'some ...

Artem Chigvintsev is stepping down from his role in the Dancing With The Stars tour that's currently traveling through the U.S.

The professional dancer, who joined the reality competition series for season 19 in 2014, revealed in an Instagram post that he's temporarily leaving the traveling show so he can attend to some health issues. 

'My time on tour so far has been wonderful - unfortunately I am having to step away from tour for a while, due to some unexpected health issues,' the 39-year-old native of Russia wrote in his social media statement. 

Sudden departure: Artem Chigvintsev, 39, announced he was temporarily stepping down from the Dancing With The Stars tour that's currently on the road in the U.S. for 'unexpected health issues'; he is pictured with fellow dance pro Peta Murgatroyd while on The DWTS tour in 2016

Sudden departure: Artem Chigvintsev, 39, announced he was temporarily stepping down from the Dancing With The Stars tour that's currently on the road in the U.S. for 'unexpected health issues'; he is pictured with fellow dance pro Peta Murgatroyd while on The DWTS tour in 2016

'My goal is to recover as quickly as possible so I can rejoin my cast and crew on this incredible tour. Thank you for your patience and understanding. See you soon, Artem.'

A slew of people took to the comments section to share their support for Chigvintsev, including his fiancée and baby momma, Nikki Bella, who left a red heart emoji.

The couple have been an item since January 2019 after being paired up as partners for season 25 of DWTS that aired on September 18, 2017 through November 21, 2017.  

'Sending you our get well wishes and a speedy recovery' and 'Sending you love & healing blessings,' were among the comments that pretty much summed up what many of his fans and followers are sharing following his announcement.      

Eager to return to the dance floor: In an Instagram post on Thursday, Chigvintsev revealed he plans to rejoin the tour as 'quickly as possible' after he recovers

Eager to return to the dance floor: In an Instagram post on Thursday, Chigvintsev revealed he plans to rejoin the tour as 'quickly as possible' after he recovers

Missing one: The first tour show Chigvintsev will miss is on Friday, January 21, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey; he is pictured at the center in a photo for 2017 troupe that included Lindsay Arnold, Sasha Farber, Sharna Burgess, Haley Erbert, Chigvintsev, Keo Motsepe, Britt Stewart and Alan Bersten

Missing one: The first

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