Kara Tointon crowned Strictly Come Dancing champion

Former EastEnders actress Kara Tointon has been crowned as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2010.

The 28-year-old from Essex won the competition with dance partner Artem Chigvintsev, beating rival Matt Baker and his partner Aliona Vilani.

After winning, a tearful Tointon said competing in the show was "the most special thing I've ever achieved".