Nikki Garcia has attended her first public event since Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on a domestic violence charge

Speaking during the event in Las Vegas, Nevada, she told the crowd: "Thank you everyone, I'm so happy to be here."

And responding to a fan, she added: "I love you, too"

She sported a red pantsuit and matching vest top for the occasion, and didn't appear to be wearing her wedding ring.

Her appearance comes just days after 'Dancing With The Stars' professional Artem - with whom she has four-year-old son Matteo - was arrested by the Napa County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of domestic violence.

Audio of a 911 call obtained by TMZ featured a dispatcher saying the 42-year-old dancer had alleged his spouse had thrown her shoes at him.

The clip featured the dispatcher saying Artem's call "initially came in as requesting medical, but now he is stating he got into an argument with his wife and his wife threw shoes at RP [reporting party].

"There is a child on scene. Medical en route.

"There's an active 415 [disturbing the peace] in the background responsible."

But the dancer then stated he no longer needed medical assistance, with the dispatcher confirming: "RP is stating no medical is needed now."

Artem was booked on a charge of corporal injury to a spouse and released later in the day on $25,000 bond.

On Friday (30.08.24), Nikki appealed for privacy.

Her representative said in a statement: "This is a private matter, and Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time."

The alleged incident came just days after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.

The 'Total Bellas' star shared a video of clips from their five-year relationship, alongside the lyrics to Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling in Love' in the caption.

She also wrote: "This song is our love story. I'll never forget where I was when I asked Jesus about Artem. Having a conversation with He + God.

"How my feelings felt too soon. It all felt too fast. And then this song came on. And that's when I knew that I was falling in love with him and that it was all meant to be.

"Happy Anniversary @theartemc I love you!(sic)"

And Artem posted: "Happy anniversary my love, can't see my life with out you. You are my everything [heart emoji] (sic)"