Gleb Savchenko is sending a message of support to pal Artem Chigvintsev.
Over the past few weeks, Artem, 42, has been in the press a lot after his now-estranged wife Nikki Garcia filed for divorce after he was arrested for domestic violence.
During the premiere of the new season of Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday (Sept. 17), Gleb, 41, showed his support for Artem.
Keep reading to find out more…“He’s part of the family,” Gleb told E! News about Artem. “He’s such a great dancer that people don’t realize. He’s the quality. It’s not about quantity, it’s about the quality.”
Gleb went on to say that Artem knows “how the show works” and “how to create a beautiful routine.”
While he didn’t specifically address Artem‘s arrest or divorce, Gleb did says that he talks “to him all the time.”
“He’s just my brother and I send him love and positivity,” Gleb added.
If you missed it, Artem‘s lawyer just recently released a statement addressing the divorce.