How Kaitlyn Bristowe And Nikki Bella Really Feel About Each Other
Kaitlyn Bristowe and her dance partner, Artem Chigvintsev, were crowned the winners of Season 29 of Dancing with the Stars on Nov. 23, 2020, defeating Catfish host Nev Schulman, rapper Nelly and One Day at a Time actress Justina Machado in the final round. Ahead of the finale, the former Bachelorette star took to Instagram to thank her partner and show love to his fiancée, Nikki Bella, for her support throughout the competition. It was a sweet gesture on Kaitlyn's part as Nikki has made it clear that it's been difficult to be away from her man so soon after giving birth to their son.
"Artem.. from wanting you as a partner 5 years ago, manifesting this, finally meeting you, an injured ankle hiccup, your brilliant choreography, a few 10's and A LOT of hard work. Thank you," Kaitlyn wrote before praising the Total Bellas star. "And thank you @thenikkibella for being an incredible partner and mama during this time. Not easy. And you did it all while being so supportive."
Despite the kind words, Kaitlyn and Nikki's relationship hasn't been the easiest. In fact, the former WWE wrestler was candid about feeling insecure while watching Artem dance with Kaitlyn on DWTS. Keep scrolling to find out what she said and how she really feels.
Nikki Bella admitted Kaitlyn Bristowe made her 'insecure'
Nikki Bella admitted her fiancé's Dancing with the Stars partner, Kaitlyn Bristowe, made her feel insecure. The former WWE wrestler made the confession during a September 2020 episode of The Bellas Podcast, revealing that she couldn't help but compare her appearance to Kaitlyn's. She recalled watching Artem Chigvintsev dance with the Bachelorette alum on television while she was breastfeeding her baby at home. (Nikki, who met Artem while performing on Dancing with the Stars in 2017, gave birth to the couple's first child — a son named Matteo — in July 2020.)
"I had a big mumu on with a boob hanging out with, like, leaking milk from my nipple," Nikki explained. "And I was like, 'Wow, he's gonna come home. Do I need to do something to myself because he was just dancing with that and now he's coming back to this?'"
The new mom added, "The postpartum stuff kicks in because it's like, you know, they get to be just twirled and dipped by your man. And then it's like, gosh, her legs look great and she's beautiful and look at her eyes and her hair and wow, her body! And then you kind of glance in the mirror and you see the bags under your eyes and your hair's like up in a bun everywhere."
Even though she's had some insecurities, Nikki has supported her man and congratulated Kaitlyn and Artem after they won DWTS.
Nikki Bella gave Kaitlyn Bristowe a shout-out after her win
Nikki Bella had nothing but praise for Kaitlyn Bristowe after she and Artem Chigvintsev won Dancing With the Stars. The Total Bellas star wrote on Instagram, "Yay!!! @theartemc & @kaitlynbristowe !!! Wow what an amazing season!! And way to conquer a dream!! Both of you! Love you girly! And Artem love you so much! Beyond proud of you! I know what this truly means to you! And my heart couldn't be happier for you!!"
She celebrated the victory with her son Matteo and twin sister Brie, sharing a video of the exact moment she found out they won. "We were just giving the boys a bath, and we just found out the best news ever! Bella Army, you guys rock — and Bachelor Nation. But Kaitlyn and Artem won!" she said.
The retired WWE wrestler is more than just happy they won. Now that the ABC competition has come to an end, Artem can finally return home to her and their little family. As for Nikki and Kaitlyn's relationship, maybe a friendship between them is on the horizon.