While he didn't elaborate on the details of his battle, Artem said, "My goal is to recover as quickly as possible so I can rejoin my cast and crew on this incredible tour." .

Daniella said, "Wishing you a fast recovery" and Pasha wrote, "Rest up and get better soon man." Gleb added, "Please feel better, we all miss you so much and wishing you a speedy recovery." 

Separately, Jeannie Mai was hospitalized and forced to exit DWTS in 2020 due to an infection in her throat. "My doctors discovered a health concern with my throat which requires immediate attention and surgery," she said at the time