Artem Chigvintsev will be competing on the upcoming edition of Dancing with the Stars as a professional partner.

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Artem, a 34-year-old 5'10" dancer and choreographer from Izhevsk, Russia, will be paired with iconic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan for Dancing with the Stars' upcoming 24th season, which premieres Monday, March 20.

Artem served as a member of the Dancing with the Stars Troupe before appearing as a first-time pro in Season 19, during which he finished in sixth place. He hasn't been able to place higher than that ever since.

Curious to learn more about the handsome Latin dancer who will show off his moves when Dancing with the Stars returns?

Below is a list of 5 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Artem Chigvintsev:

- He joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing's eighth season in 2010 and won the show along with his celebrity partner Kara Tointon.

- Artem auditioned to compete on Season 1 of So You Think You Can Dance and was eliminated when the show determined its Top 8. He returned as a guest choreographer for the show's second edition.

- He was married to Giselle Peacock from 2004 to 2005. After their split, Artem dated Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba for a couple of years. As of Spring 2016, he was dating actress Torrey DeVitto.

- Artem appeared in the music video "Hush Hush" for The Pussycat Dolls, dancing alongside Nicole Scherzinger.

- Artem has landed a couple of acting roles on TV show The O.C. and popular film I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.
About The Author: Elizabeth Kwiatkowski
Elizabeth Kwiatkowski is Associate Editor of Reality TV World and has been covering the reality TV genre for more than a decade.