After much anticipation from fans, Nikki and Artem broke the news on Wednesday during The Bellas Podcast . "The main reason why we did this dance is...I guess to...tell everyone like, I guess that we're, like, we're boyfriend and girlfriend," Nikki said.
"Aww you did say that, didn't you?" Artem replied.
"I did say it. Whatever," Nikki said.
Elaborating on the relationship, Nikki continued: "But yeah, I guess, um, I mean, not 'I guess,' but yeah, Artem and I, we're boyfriend and girlfriend. Why do I feel like I'm in high school right now? Like, I'm smiling ear-to-ear, I feel so, I don't even know. Do people do this?"
Of course, this isn't Nikki's first rodeo when it comes to celeb relationships. She was previously engaged to fellow wrestler-turned-movie-star John Cena.
As for Artem, the lucky man is originally from Russia and has been a pro on Dancing With the Stars since 2014. He was previously on another dance show, So You Think You Can Dance Strictly Come Dancing, from 2010 to 2013 in the UK.
He first posted a photo with Nikki on his Instagram back in March, which basically made their relationship official, in social media terms.
And ever since then, pics with Nikki are all over his Instagram.
View this post on Instagram Life is about, sit, relax and enjoy the ride.................,,,,,,,, A post shared by Artem (@theartemc) on Jul 3, 2019 at 7:37pm PDT
He's even had some fun posting paparazzi pics to the gram, recently captioning some adorably candid snaps: "Nicole is pretending that we are in Australia and she is a koala."
Awwww, congrats you guys!
