Nikki Garcia was back in the public eye on Monday for the first time since her husband Artem Chigvintsev was arrested for domestic violence last week.
Garcia noticeably left her wedding ring at home as she co-hosted Netflix’s “Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef” hot dog eating contest alongside Rob Riggle.
“I’m so happy to be here,” she told the crowd at the Las Vegas event.
As the audience yelled, “Love you, Nikki,” she replied with a smile, “Oh, I love you, too.”
The former WWE star wore a red pantsuit for the competition, and accessorized with black sunglasses. She completed the look with bright red lipstick.
Sources also tell TMZ that Garcia is looking for a divorce lawyer, and that Artem has been staying at a friend’s house since the arrest.
On Thursday, news broke that Artem was arrested and taken to Napa County Jail. According to court records, Chigvintsev was booked under penal code 273.5(a), which is corporal injury to spouse.
A rep for Napa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to “Extra” that Artem was arrested without incident for “felony domestic violence.” It is currently an ongoing investigation.