Kara is crowned Strictly Queen

Former EastEnder Kara Tointon has been named the winner of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Former EastEnder Kara Tointon has been named the winner of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The three Strictly Come Dancing finalists and their partners got a good look at the trophy they all want to win – but were too superstitious to touch it.

Kara Tointon stayed tight-lipped when she was asked about rumours of romance with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Artem Chigvintsev.

Strictly Come Dancing star Pamela Stephenson said her husband Billy Connolly had tried to teach her dance moves at home for years but admitted he might not be an ideal candidate for the show.

Bookies’ favourite Matt Baker says he might need an ambulance if his routine goes wrong in the Strictly Come Dancing final.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have been involved in a stitch-up for the final – to ensure the girls do not fall out of their costumes during vigorous routines.

Anton Du Beke sweeps Ann Widdecombe off her feet one more time as this year’s Strictly contestants reunite for one last dance.

Tamsin Outhwaite has tipped fellow ex-EastEnder Kara Tointon to scoop the trophy in the Strictly Come Dancing final.

Kara Tointon has been suffering from flu and is worried it will damage her chances of waltzing away with the Strictly Come Dancing trophy, according to reports.

Pamela Stephenson collapsed in a fit of giggles as dance partner James Jordan accidentally tickled her while they practised for this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing Final.
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