Following the arrest of Ardam Chin on
domestic violence charges on August 29th, a representative for his wife, Nikki, who is
the mother of their four-year-old son Mato, provided a brief update. The statement,
shared with TMZ on August 30th, emphasized that this is a private matter
and asked for privacy for the family. Ardam was taken into custody on the
morning of August 29th in Napa, California, and was later released on $25,000 bail. He was
charged under California Penal Code Section 273.5(a) for acts of violence against a spouse or
cohabitant. E! News obtained his mugshot, showing him with a serious expression, a grown
beard, and wearing a green plaid shirt. Following his arrest, multiple
reports confirmed that Ardam will not be returning for season 33 of Dancing
With the Stars. He had participated in 12 previous seasons of the show and met Nikki
when they were partnered for season 25. The arrest came just days after the couple
celebrated their second wedding anniversary on August 26th. Ardam had marked the occasion
by sharing photos from their Paris wedding on Instagram, expressing his love for Nikki.
Nikki also posted a heartfelt message, quoting Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and reflecting on how she
knew she was meant to be with Ardam