News about Kara Tointon

Last year saw soap star Ellie Leach soar to victory with her partner Vito Coppola, while wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin was crowned champion in 2022. Strictly has been on the air since 2004 with a total of 21 celebrities having taken home the Glitterball Tropy so far. While some, like actress Kara Tointon and Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon , went on to have huge success off the back of the Strictly fame, others like presenter Chris Hollins, cricketer Mark Ramprakash and actor Tom Chambers have quietly resumed the roles that made them well-known in the first place. Here, MailOnline reveals what the Strictly Come Dancing champions did next - as the show is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

The Teacher (Ch5) One thing you have to admit about any Channel 5 drama, it is never uneventful. Whether in a psychological thriller or a whodunnit, practically every scene brings a fresh revelation. I suspect there's someone at the station whose only job is to yell, 'We need more plot twists!'

Kara Tointon may be playing a teacher going through a midlife crisis in her latest drama, but in real life the former Strictly winner says she feels like she's just hitting her stride at the age of 41. She's been working since she was 11, famous since she was 16 and has that Strictly Glitterball trophy to cement her star status. But she's found contentment a long way from her Essex upbringing - in Norway where no one recognises her and she's able to give her children an idyllic childhood away from the spotlight that's followed her for so many decades.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Artem Chigvintsev has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in California. The professional dancer, who won the BBC competition in 2010 with celebrity partner Kara Tointon, was booked into Napa County Jail on Thursday morning, according to online jail records. It is not clear what led to the arrest of Chigvintsev, who posted 25,000 dollar (£19,000) bail.

Kara Tointon has discussed getting older, insisting she 'embraces age' and finds it more gratifying than 'terrifying.' The actress, 40, said that becoming a mother has reduced time to spend on her youthful appearances, but that it was "very grounding" because "you only have one goal." Frey, five, and Helly, three, three years old, with her ex-fiancé Marius Jensen.

Rachel, a single mother to young Liam, is the subject of the four-part Channel 5 series. Allen Leech, the businessman from Downton Abbey, stars Rachel, a single mother to young Liam. Rachel works endless hours as an agency cleaner, so she leaps at the prospect that she can clean Elliot exclusively. Elliot is charming at first, but a twist at the end of the first episode makes you wonder if he's home in on Rachel for a reason.

The Strictly Come Dancing stars prepare for their appearance at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday, it appears there is a Strictly bleakness that the contestants are attempting to escape. Unlike the famous curse that sees couples falling for each other, this latest calamity involves the show's leaderboard. Based on recent performances, it is unlikely that anyone at the top of the leaderboard at Blackpool would lift the glitterball trophy in the show's final.

Kara Tointon's phone call as she went out for a walk on Friday looked tense. The actress, 40, was seen stepping out in Central London but appeared disoriented as she focused on her phone before answering the call. It was a rare evening off parenting for Kara, who shares her two sons with ex fiancé Marius Jensen.

Kara Tointon arrived in a sparkly multi-coloured dress at the Grosvenor Hotel on Sunday, looking radiant in a star-studded Pride Of Britain Awards. In a bejewelled thin strapped gown, the former EastEnders actress, 40, stole the show. With red high heels, she displayed her slender physique in the bodycon ensemble and gave her a sense of height.

Last week, Strictly Come Dancing returned to on screens for the 21st time, marking the company's 21st series. But with the Quicksteps and Waltzes, couples are bound to break ups. Although some couples dissolved while competing on the show, amicable or not, many fell apart in the months after the glitzy lights dimmed in the iconic ballroom, giving rise to the infamous Strictly curse.

Kara Tointon arrived in London on Wednesday night to attend the art'otel's launch at Battersea Power Station. The former EastEnders actress, 39, wowed in a black mini dress with fold-down white detail at the bust and thin straps adding a sizzling touch. When she raised her height with a pair of strappy heels with spiked detailing, the thigh-skimming mini made the most of her lithe legs. The brunette beauty wore delicate rings as her only jewelry, so her LBD could handle all the talking, keeping accessories to a minimum. Her make-up was flawless, with a smokey liner and a nude lip for a dazzling nighttime look.

Tell, which was created by Strictly Come Dancing champion and three others during lockout, has collaborated with Durham University Professor of Anthropology Jamie Tehrani to rewrite 80 fables for its audience. The move comes after a report by lighting firm Twinkly found that more than 40% of Generation Z, those born from 1997 to 2012, think traditional fables are "inappropriate," while 89 percent believe they propagated 'old-fashioned stereotypes.' They've rewritten Grimm's fairytale The Frog - so that the Princess - not the Prince - ends up as a frog. 'The tale begins with a princess in a faraway land who was much spoiled.' After he rescues her favourite gold ring from a deep pond, she makes a bargain with a frog to live in the palace.

Strictly Come Dancing debuted on televisions this year, marking the show's 20th anniversary since the show's debut in 2004. But with the Quicksteps and Waltzes, there have been romance rumors and even physical breakups between couples on the program. Some couples stayed together while watching the show, amicable or not, but many fell apart in the months after the dazzling lights dimmed in the historic ballroom.

On Wednesday, Kara Tointon said she promised never to return to EastEnders and that soaps will be axed soon. The BBC comedian, 39, who portrayed bubbly Dawn Swann from 2005 to 2009, is amazed how much viewers are still love her character after she left over a decade ago. The actress confessed that she gets asked about her time on the BBC show but that she's actually 'enjoying doing other things' and that 'nobody's returning.'

On Monday evening, Kara Tointon stepped on elegance as she graced the 2022 Pride Of Britain Awards held at Grosvenor House in London. In a dramatic sequinned floral gown, the actress, 39, posed for a number of glam snaps ahead of her annual wedding. Kara's gown was adorned with a black trim and a gold base colour, as well as an assortment of pink, blue, and orange flowers.

Hannah Tointon's fiancé and Inbetweeners co-star Joe Thomas has welcomed her first child with her fiancé and Inbetweeners co-star Joe Thomas, according to her sister Kara Thomas during a recent podcast interview. When speaking on Ashley James' Mum's The Word podcast, actress Kara, 39, expressed her joy. The couple revealed that they were now parents to a baby girl. The couple were still expecting a baby boy after the ultrasound technician slipped up and said 'he'.'

According to a recent survey, Kara Tointon secretly split from her fiancé Marius Jensen ten months ago. Frey, three, and Helly, 20 months with Marius, the former EastEnders actress, reports that the pair separated after realizing that there was no future for them as a couple. The decision was made to go their separate ways.' According to The Sun, actress Kara, 39, who shares children Frey, three, and Helly, 20 months, separated from her partner ten months ago.

Adam Peaty and his partner Eirianed Munro have become the latest victims of the 'Strictly curse,' after his 2021 stint on the show. The Olympic swimmer is the latest in a long line of celebrities whose relationships were brought to an end by the dance show, where actors spend hours training with their professional colleagues before heading to the stage for tense and intimate performances. Adam and Katya Jones appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, and they both screamed when they came close to kissing during one of their steamy habits (left). Though some couples split while watching the show, amicable or not, many people fell apart in the months after the glitzy lights dimmed in the famous ballroom (Stacey Dooley pictured right with Kevin Clifton).