Artem Chigvintsev.Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Artem Chigvintsevwill be taking a break from theDancing with the Starstour.
Addressing the “DWTS family,” the professional dancer, 39, wrote a message about the reason he will not be starring inupcoming show dates.
“My time on tour so far has been wonderful - unfortunately I am having to step away from tour for a while, due to some unexpected health issues,” hewrote on Instagram. “My goal is to recover as quickly as possible so I can rejoin my cast and crew on this incredible tour. Thank you for your patience and understanding. See you soon, Artem.”
In a statement to PEOPLE, a rep forDancing with the Starssaid “TheDWTS: Live!Touris continuing as planned with our cast of amazing pros — we wish Artem a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back in the show in the very near future.”
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FellowDWTSpros Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Sasha Farber, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Britt Stewart and Sofia Ghavami also headline the tour.
“Please feel better, we all miss you so much and wishing you a speedy recovery,” Savchenko commented on Chigvintsev’s post.
“Rest up and get better soon man,” Farber wrote.
“Wishing you a fast recovery,” reigning Mirrorball champion Karagach wrote.
Chigvintsev has been on tour withBachelorettealum Kaitlyn Bristowe, with whom he won season 29. Joining them on tour are reigning celebrity champion Iman Shumpert and his fellow season 30 contestants Jimmie Allen and Amanda Kloots.
The tour kicked off on Jan. 7 in Richmond, Virginia, and will conclude in Modesto, California, on March 27.
Chigvintsev, who most recently competed on season 30 with actress Melora Hardin, joinedDWTSin season 19.
source: people.com
