Artem Chigvintsev visits the SiriusXM studio on September 19, 2023.Photo:Emma McIntyre/GettyArtem Chigvintsevwill miss Tuesday’s episode ofDancing with the Starsafter testing positive forCOVID-19.The 41-year-old professional dancer announced his diagnosis onInstagramand shared that his partnerCharity Lawsonwill dance with Ezra Sosa for the show’s Latin Night.“So sad [to] announce but here it comes. I will not be performing with @charitylawson tonight on @dancingwiththestars due to Covid ( Covid sucks ),” he wrote. “But on a good news @charitylawson is still dancing tonight with amazing @ezra.sosa.”He added: “They had a tough week Ezra stepped in like a champ and they have been working really hard this last couple of days so please give them all the love and support you can and Don’t Forget To Vote.”Sosa responded in the comment section, writing, “Gonna do my best to make you proud Artem! 🫶🏻✨”He also shared the “bad and good news” on his Instagram Story alongside photo of him and Charity at rehearsals.“Good news I was able to step in, and will be performing w/ @charitylawson tonight on @dancingwiththestars!!!” he shared. “As exciting as I am for this opportunity I know situation is a tough one for partner, gonna be there with you every step of the way Charity, and gonna do my best to make Artem proud!!!! Let’s go!”Ezra Sosa on temporarily replacing Artem Chigvintsev on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Ezra Sosa/InstagramTheofficialDWTSInstagramalso confirmed the news, writing “Artem will not be dancing tonight due to COVID. Wishing him a quick recovery! ❤️ Charity will perform with Ezra for #LatinNight. #DWTS”Theformer Bacheloretteresponded in the comment section, writing, “A duo if you ever seen what! Grateful for @ezra.sosa stepping in and getting the job done!!! Don’t miss tonight and make sure to VOTE for me!”Fellow proEmma Slateralso showed her support, sharing, “Get well soon Artem ❤️ Ezra let’s gooooo!!!!! Can’t wait to see you and @charitylawson shine!”The partner switch-up comes after Lawson and Chigvintsev topped the leaderboard onlast week’s premiere episode. Theydanced the tangotoRihanna’s “Only Girl in the World,” and as judgeBruno Tonioliproclaimed immediately after their performance: “That was a tango stunner!”Carrie Ann InabaandDerek Houghagreed. In fact, Inaba was practically speechless, nearly cursing in excitement on air. “What week is it?!” she said with a laugh as Lawson’s fiancé,Dotun Olubeko, beamed with pride in the audience.“Exquisite,” Hough said of the tango that earned the pair the highest score of the night.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, and streams on Disney+ and Hulu.
Artem Chigvintsev visits the SiriusXM studio on September 19, 2023.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty
Emma McIntyre/Getty
Artem Chigvintsevwill miss Tuesday’s episode ofDancing with the Starsafter testing positive forCOVID-19.The 41-year-old professional dancer announced his diagnosis onInstagramand shared that his partnerCharity Lawsonwill dance with Ezra Sosa for the show’s Latin Night.“So sad [to] announce but here it comes. I will not be performing with @charitylawson tonight on @dancingwiththestars due to Covid ( Covid sucks ),” he wrote. “But on a good news @charitylawson is still dancing tonight with amazing @ezra.sosa.”He added: “They had a tough week Ezra stepped in like a champ and they have been working really hard this last couple of days so please give them all the love and support you can and Don’t Forget To Vote.”Sosa responded in the comment section, writing, “Gonna do my best to make you proud Artem! 🫶🏻✨”He also shared the “bad and good news” on his Instagram Story alongside photo of him and Charity at rehearsals.“Good news I was able to step in, and will be performing w/ @charitylawson tonight on @dancingwiththestars!!!” he shared. “As exciting as I am for this opportunity I know situation is a tough one for partner, gonna be there with you every step of the way Charity, and gonna do my best to make Artem proud!!!! Let’s go!”Ezra Sosa on temporarily replacing Artem Chigvintsev on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Ezra Sosa/InstagramTheofficialDWTSInstagramalso confirmed the news, writing “Artem will not be dancing tonight due to COVID. Wishing him a quick recovery! ❤️ Charity will perform with Ezra for #LatinNight. #DWTS”Theformer Bacheloretteresponded in the comment section, writing, “A duo if you ever seen what! Grateful for @ezra.sosa stepping in and getting the job done!!! Don’t miss tonight and make sure to VOTE for me!”Fellow proEmma Slateralso showed her support, sharing, “Get well soon Artem ❤️ Ezra let’s gooooo!!!!! Can’t wait to see you and @charitylawson shine!”The partner switch-up comes after Lawson and Chigvintsev topped the leaderboard onlast week’s premiere episode. Theydanced the tangotoRihanna’s “Only Girl in the World,” and as judgeBruno Tonioliproclaimed immediately after their performance: “That was a tango stunner!”Carrie Ann InabaandDerek Houghagreed. In fact, Inaba was practically speechless, nearly cursing in excitement on air. “What week is it?!” she said with a laugh as Lawson’s fiancé,Dotun Olubeko, beamed with pride in the audience.“Exquisite,” Hough said of the tango that earned the pair the highest score of the night.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, and streams on Disney+ and Hulu.
Artem Chigvintsevwill miss Tuesday’s episode ofDancing with the Starsafter testing positive forCOVID-19.
The 41-year-old professional dancer announced his diagnosis onInstagramand shared that his partnerCharity Lawsonwill dance with Ezra Sosa for the show’s Latin Night.
“So sad [to] announce but here it comes. I will not be performing with @charitylawson tonight on @dancingwiththestars due to Covid ( Covid sucks ),” he wrote. “But on a good news @charitylawson is still dancing tonight with amazing @ezra.sosa.”
He added: “They had a tough week Ezra stepped in like a champ and they have been working really hard this last couple of days so please give them all the love and support you can and Don’t Forget To Vote.”
Sosa responded in the comment section, writing, “Gonna do my best to make you proud Artem! 🫶🏻✨”
He also shared the “bad and good news” on his Instagram Story alongside photo of him and Charity at rehearsals.
“Good news I was able to step in, and will be performing w/ @charitylawson tonight on @dancingwiththestars!!!” he shared. “As exciting as I am for this opportunity I know situation is a tough one for partner, gonna be there with you every step of the way Charity, and gonna do my best to make Artem proud!!!! Let’s go!”
Ezra Sosa on temporarily replacing Artem Chigvintsev on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Ezra Sosa/Instagram
Ezra Sosa/Instagram
TheofficialDWTSInstagramalso confirmed the news, writing “Artem will not be dancing tonight due to COVID. Wishing him a quick recovery! ❤️ Charity will perform with Ezra for #LatinNight. #DWTS”
Theformer Bacheloretteresponded in the comment section, writing, “A duo if you ever seen what! Grateful for @ezra.sosa stepping in and getting the job done!!! Don’t miss tonight and make sure to VOTE for me!”
Fellow proEmma Slateralso showed her support, sharing, “Get well soon Artem ❤️ Ezra let’s gooooo!!!!! Can’t wait to see you and @charitylawson shine!”
The partner switch-up comes after Lawson and Chigvintsev topped the leaderboard onlast week’s premiere episode. Theydanced the tangotoRihanna’s “Only Girl in the World,” and as judgeBruno Tonioliproclaimed immediately after their performance: “That was a tango stunner!”
Carrie Ann InabaandDerek Houghagreed. In fact, Inaba was practically speechless, nearly cursing in excitement on air. “What week is it?!” she said with a laugh as Lawson’s fiancé,Dotun Olubeko, beamed with pride in the audience.
“Exquisite,” Hough said of the tango that earned the pair the highest score of the night.
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source: people.com
