Nikki Bella was seen on Saturday for the first time since arrest of her husband on suspicion of domestic violence — and especially she seemed to have left his wedding ring.
The former WWE star was photographed boarding a private jet in Oakland, California, according to photos published by TMZ. She was seen smiling with a baseball cap over her eyes and her ringless left hand clutching her purse.
She was accompanied by a female friend, according to the outlet, and was likely headed to Las Vegas, where on Monday she will host the Netflix hot dog eating contest, “Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef.”
Saturday’s sighting comes two days after Bella’s husband, “Dancing with the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev, was booked into the Napa County Jail on charges of grievous bodily harm by a spouse. He was released later that afternoon on $25,000 bail.
It’s unclear exactly what led to his arrest at their home in Yountville, Calif., although authorities said they observed injuries consistent with abuse on an unidentified victim.
Although Bella, whose legal name is Nikki Garcia, is believed to have been involved in whatever fight led to the arrest, it has not been confirmed by local police.
Bella has not publicly commented on the incident, yet asking for privacy in a statement through his rep.
On Friday, sources close to the couple told TMZ they weren’t completely shocked by the news of Chigvintsev’s arrest, as the reality stars’ relationship has always been “volatile” and tormented by arguments for years.
Bella and Chigvintsev met when they were was included in Season 25 of “Dancing With the Stars” in 2017. The couple announced their engagement in January 2020 and tied the knot in August 2022.
Together they share a 4-year-old son, Matteo.