Chigvintsev appeared in good spirits, putting up peace signs and laughing with Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Artem Chigvintsev made his return to the "Dancing with the Stars" ballroom, appearing in good spirits despite his ongoing legal battles.

Antonyan also apparently shared that her client is “still on great terms” with the producers. While he didn’t appear in the opening number, which involved former pro Sharna Burgess, an executive producer reportedly “personally invited” Chigvintsev to sit in the studio audience for the milestone episode.

Artem Chigvintsev is making new claims against Nikki Garcia after his domestic violence arrest. Following his domestic violence arrest, Artem Chigvintsev is alleging Nikki Garcia cost him $100,000.

Regardless of how long it takes for former Dancing with the Stars partners Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia (aka Nikki Bella), there’s been no indication that the split will be anything but messy after he was arrested on charges of domestic violence in August.

Artem Chigvintsev is speaking out against his estranged wife’s alleged slander in their ongoing divorce. The Dancing With the Stars alum refuses to allow his construction skills to be shot down. Nikki Garcia (Bella) filed a restraining order against Chigvintsev last month.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Dancing With the Stars celebrated a huge milestone with its 500th episode and many former pros and celebrities were in the audience. However, one particular face in the crowd might have drawn the most attention because he’s stayed out of the spotlight in recent months.