Kara Tointon: 'I was reluctant to do Strictly but needed money' Actress also met her partner Artem Chigvintsev when she won the competition in 2010. By Catherine Earp Published: 16 February 2014.

Actress Kara Tointon has won this year's Strictly Come Dancing, beating Countryfile host Matt Baker. The ex-EastEnder took the trophy with partner Artem Chigvintsev after scoring the most points ...

Kara Tointon said the chemistry between her and Russian dance partner Artem Chigvintsev, ... Tointon wants a Strictly Come Dancing rulebook introduced to prevent confusion about the dances.