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Nikki Garcia Says She’s ‘Happy to Be Here’ as She Hosts Hot Dog Eating Contest After Artem’s Arrest


Nikki Garcia said she was ‘happy to be here’ while hosting a hot dog eating contest after husband Artem Chigvintsev was arrested for domestic violence.

“I’m so happy to be here,” Nikki, 40, said after cohost Rob Riggle introduced her during Netflix’s Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef live hot dog eating contest in Las Vegas on Monday, September 2. The Dancing With the Stars pro was taken into custody early that morning, Life & Style confirmed after viewing online jail records. Nikki paid tribute to the special day by sharing clips from their wedding via Instagram, while she also quoted Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” in the caption.

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