Kara Heads 'Up West'

Yet another Strictly star is swapping the floor for the boards - Kara Tointon has been cast in a West End revival of Pygmalion, starring alongside Rupert Everett.

A friend of Kara's told the Daily Telegraph: “Kara is absolutely thrilled. She was wondering how on earth she could follow her success on Strictly, but now, thanks to Philip Prowse, who is directing the production, she has the chance to establish herself as a major star. She has already started rehearsals and the chemistry between her and Everett is electrifying.”