Kara Tointon

Kara Tointon has swapped Albert Square for sequins

Kara Tointon is the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2010.
Partnered by Russian hunk Artem Chigvintsev, 28, the former EastEnders actress impressed the judges and the public with her incredible grace and her astonishing gymnastic ability.
The pair's last dance, the American Smooth, was absolutely beautiful, despite Kara injuring her arm in traning.
Kara, 27, and Artem's on-screen chemisty has been obvious from the start and has helped propel them to the top of the Strictly leaderboard week after week. 
'I think I am a different human being to the one I was 3 months ago,' says the actress. 'It's been a magical experience.
'It's the most special thing I've ever achieved.'
Artem and Kara both wept when they were told they'd won the show. Then, encouraged by runner-up Matt Baker, they kissed on the lips.
After celebrating, Kara ended up in Accident & Emergency for treatment to torn ligaments in her lower arm.

Artem Chigvintsev

Strictly's Artem Chigvintsev: I don't want just a fling with Kara Tointon

The hunk prefers his relationships to be serious

Artem Chigvintsev says Kara Tointon gives him butterflies

They've won the final of Strictly Come Dancing - and they're hot.
Russian dancer Artem Chigvintsev, 28, calls partner Kara Tointon, 27, 'baby' and he is passionate about the EastEnders star.
'I absolutely adore her in every way and I think she's gorgeous. Her body's unbelievably beautiful,' Artem tells Now.
'I don't think she needs to lose any more weight. She's perfect the way
she is. I've been trying to feed her up for energy - we've been into
pasta lately.'
The couple have been putting their personal relationship on hold while they've been training, but now plan to go on a proper date.
'I'm very serious when I decide to date someone,' Artem explains. 'I'm a committed person. I don't do flings - they've never made me feel good about myself. I'm quite romantic.'

Kara Tointon

Strictly winner Kara Tointon: I can dance but I can't cook

Dancing partner Artem will be the one 

slaving over a hot stove

Kara Tointon is no Nigella Lawson

Kara Tointon is relieved that Strictly Come Dancing partner Artem Chigvintsev fancies himself as a bit of chef.
Her cooking skills aren't as good as she'd wish.
'In my dreams I am Nigella Lawson, but in reality I'm not a natural cook,' admits Kara, 27.
The former EastEnders actress is very close to Russian hunk Artem, 28.
They won Strictly 2010 together and they both enjoy food.
'We love going to restaurants and I love cooking, too,' says Artem.
'I've made Kara my spaghetti carbonara and plan on cooking her some specialities when I have more time.'