Artem Chigvintsev reacts to rumors of reconciliation with Nikki Garcia

Artem Chigvintsev has hit back at reports suggesting he wants to reconcile with his estranged wife, Nikki Garcia.

On Wednesday, October 16, the first Dancing with the stars pro refuted the speculation in a statement peoplesaying: “The reports that he wanted to reconcile with Nikki are incorrect.”

His lawyer, Ilona Antonyan, added that he has not had any communication with his ex since the beginning of October.

The Russian dancer’s statement came just a day after a judge in Napa County, California, ruled that the former couple would share custody of their four-year-old son, Matteo, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

The decision follows Garcia’s request for sole physical and legal custody in her Sept. 11 divorce filing, in which she also asked that Chigvintsev, 42, have visitation rights.

In response, she filed court papers on Sept. 16 seeking joint physical and legal custody of Matteo, as well as spousal support.

The former WWE wrestler initially filed for the dissolution of their two-year marriage shortly after Chigvintsev was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence on August 29.

He was released the same day on $25,000 bond. On September 24, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced that her office would not file criminal charges against Chigvintsev, as both he and Garcia claimed the other was the aggressor in the incident .