Kara Tointon and Strictly partner Artem Chigvintsev have a lovers's tiff outside her flat

By Jessica Satherley



Heated row: Kara and her dance partner Artem were spotted shouting at each other outside her London flat


If anyone was unsure whether Kara Tointon and her Strictly Come Dancing partner Artem Chigvintsev have been practising more than the waltz together, their heated row today seems to have proved their intimacy.

The EastEnders actress and her Russian dance partner appeared to have had their first lovers’ spat while being snapped leaving her London flat together shouting.

Kara was photographed pulling her hair in frustration and pointing her finger and Artem as she yelled across the street at him.


Frustration: Kara was seen pulling her hair during the fight with Arton Chigvintsev


A source told MailOnline: ‘Kara and Artem left her flat at 1:30pm and there was definitely an atmosphere.

‘There were heated words used as they were shouting at each other, before leaving in separate cars.’

After their public argument, the actress, who was dressed in a tan brown fur coat and an animal print handbag, drove to the local pharmacy to do some shopping.

The pair have been spotted leaving her flat together in the past, but this is the first time the Strictly co-stars have been caught in an intimate row.


Down and out: Artem Chigvintsev walked away with his head down after his row with Kara


Kara has spoken openly of her attraction to Artem and said that she’d date the 28-year-old hunk if he asked her out.

The 27-year-old said earlier this month: ‘We’re getting on really well and I’m having the time of my life.

‘You’re flung into a room every day with a beautiful guy and we’re having such a great time. I’m loving every minute, but it’s an odd situation to be in.’

And despite admitting that she thinks it’s not the right situation to start a relationship in, it seems the dance partners have already embarked on a romance and hit their first rough patch today.


Cool off: Kara headed to the pharmacy to do a spot of shopping after their row


Their relationship was 'outed' by Strictly host Tess Daly in Blackpool on Saturday when she asked the couple how their 'first romantic weekend together' was going.

A blushing Kara replied: 'We've loved it, haven't we?' before covering her mouth with her hands with embarrassment.

The Strictly pair are set to perform again this Saturday night, so will have to put their personal issues aside to let the show go on.


Strictly partners: Kara and Artem performed together on Saturday night's BBC show in a passionate dance routine




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