Kara Tointon
| Born | August 5, 1983 |
| Hometown | Basildon, England |
| Height | 5'5" (1.64m) |
| Partner | Artem Chigvintsev, Joe Swash, James Alexandrou, James Bourne |
| Parents | Ken Tointon, Carol Tointon |
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Ex-Strictly star will not face domestic violence charges after arrest
- The professional dancer was arrested last month in California.
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