Stolen kisses: Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev kiss after being crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2010They have been caught spending the night at each others houses and set tongues wagging with their obvious chemistry on the dance floor.
And after taking the crown last night, Strictly Come Dancing 2010 winners Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev appeared to confirm the romance their fans have been hoping for.
While celebrating their win last night, the excitement appeared to get the better of Artem, who dropped his guard and planted a kiss on his 27-year-old dance partner.
Winner: Kara Tointon and dance partner Artem Chigvintsev were tonight voted the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2010The pair have hinted at their affection for each other, but have remained coy on whether they are an item throughout the series.
Last night Kara said that now that the competition is over, they can concentrate on the future.
'Fingers crossed,' she said. 'We will see what happens.'
'We get on brilliantly and it will be nice to do normal things like go to the cinema or for a meal because we spend all our time in the studio.'
But the former EastEnders star won't be venturing too far for a little while, after it emerged she was taken to A&E this morning for an arm injury suffered during training.
Emotional: Kara, who recovering at home today with a wrist injury, spoke of her affection for partner Artem after winningKara was forced to dance through the pain last night to victory, but after the show she was whisked to hospital where it was revealed she had torn ligaments in her lower arm.
She is now recovering at her parents' house in North London with her arm in a sling, giving 28-year-old Artem the opportunity to take care of her.
'I think we are going to literally not go anywhere today. It'll be quite nice,' she said this morning.
'He's going to cook for me in my mum and dad's kitchen. They've met him and they all get on so well.'
And it seems Artem's family feel the same about Miss Tointon.
Welcome to the family: Artem's family have told how they approve of the former soap star for their son
Victory: Kara and Artem are congratulated by former contestants including Scott Maslen as they hold their trophy high
Celebration: Goldie holds Artem over his head as the Russian-born dancer celebrates his winIn an interview with the News of the World, his mother Anna spoke of her happiness about her son's new love interest.
Speaking from their home in Izhevsk, Mrs Chigvintsev, 60, said of Kara, who she has not yet met: 'She looks really great. They make a beautiful couple which fills my heart with pride and joy.
'I respect my son's choice. He's very fond of her, and she seems to like him too.'
The tension mounts: Kara and Artem and Matt and Aliona wait to find out who has won the competition'I have made the most wonderful friend for life and this has been the most special experience of my life.
He returned the compliment, adding: 'Thank you, Kara, you're amazing.'
When she found out she and Artem had won, the former EastEnders star burst into tears before hugging Matt Baker and Aliona Vilani.
Despite falling at the final hurdle, finalist Matt said he was thrilled with the result, saying: 'It's been graet. I have absolutely thoroughly enjoyed tonight, and Kara and Artem are worthy winners. If I was at home, I would be voting for Kara as well.'
Final Results - Final Strictly Come Dancing 2010
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