Team Kartem - Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev!

They will be OK for a few weeks (as long as Alisha keeps over marking them)but not showing enough to be a real contender

I definitely don't agree with dwh101. My only worry is that they've been so good so far, it doesn't leave Kara much room to improve in. I hope they stay in for a long time.

I think Kara is doing well and I think its still to early to discount her as a contender seeing as the pendulum can swing both ways in this competition (for any couple, whether good or bad from the off).



Her Ballroom last week was lovely and her Latin before that (despite the stumble) was good too but I don't think she been anywhere near perfect (as have none of the couples yet).. so still feel there is plenty of room for her to improve in both disciplines yet and further impress.



She as musicality and some nice arm, leg and body lines so I naturally look forward to seeing what her next routine will be like and just hope she'll have many more to come.

Am so very very happy that the name Team Kartem is now offical. Came up with it very easily and now even more proud as its been chosen. Both Kara and Artem love it too, i checked with them before using it.



Team Kartem have got lots of support already on both Twitter and Facebook, hope this continues and we see Team Kartem triump every week.



Our twitter is @TeamKartem and Facebook is Team Tointon ( our original name) so get involved and support Team Kartem.

fab dance tonight.... fingers crossed you win x

Great great great dance tonight, am voting like mad for them, loved it.



Well done TEAM KARTEM!!!!!

I think if they continue on in this vein they'll be a shoe-in for the finale. I hope so anyway, for me they are the perfect marriage of dance talent, chemistry and entertainment. Loving this pairing!

beautiful and talented - both of you!!!

Wooooo Team Kartem are safe, YAY #SCD #TEAMKARTEM - Thank you to everyone that voted for them!!!

Great she's through, was a good dance.

Team Kartem are improving week on week - loved the cartwheel Kara! Can't wait to see what you do next week. You are doing brilliantly, keep it up!

kara n artem you are a great team love your dances you've got my vote all the way to the final x

Absolutely LOVED Team Kartem's Quickstep! Great music, great choreography and great chemistry - and that perfectly timed cartwheel! Bright, fun and elegant - everything a quickstep should be.



Of the pairs who didn't do a Quickstep this week, can one of them PLEEEEEEASE do a Quickstep to Alphabeat - Fascination later on in the series? I would absolutely love to see that!

i thought that quickstep was the dance of the night. kara, you are so beautiful to watch.

I love kara and artem, they should definitely keep up the chemistry as that will be the factor that takes them all the way, artem's dance routines are brilliant, i would love to see them dance a latin dance to shakira's 'Loca' they would be brilliant. By far the best male and female dancers!

Good luck for tomorrow Kara and Artem!!! Go team Kartem!

I love Kara's style and fluidity of movement, I thought her Charleston was great despite the judge's comments. Of all the female dancers she should make it to the end! I would like to see her, Scott and Matt as the finalists...because they are really up to professional standards.

Kara and Artem Charleston was superb!!! I love it! Keep it up Kara!!!

Another thrilling dance by Kara And Artem, they nail it every week. So so happy to see them dance next week, my telephone bill might just be a little high this month, oops lol



Great Charleston too, and didnt they both look HOT!!!!



Thank you to everyone thats following us on Twitter and Facebook too, gaining more followers by the day so THANK YOU ALL!!! xxx

I was so nervous on sunday when kara and artems names weren't called untill near the end, that's the thing this year, i couldn't bear it if the best dancers went (kara and artem)because they simply didn't get enough votes and some poorer dancers got through! keep voting!!!!

Im being to believe there might be a conspiracy against team kartem....the judges seem to miss how great and technically expert Kara is and now Claudia seems to be ignoring their efforts ...for last 2 weeks in a row they have hardly been mentioned on the monday review of the weekends show and in addition chorography corner they seem to have been the only copule not reviewed ...come on claudia be fair even if the judges arent

I agree with Falcon89, i only watch it takes two in hope of hearing something new about kara and artem, but for the last 2days, there's been nothing! come on bbc!

I agree with both comments above, hardly any info on Team Artem and they are my fave couple!

I also agree with three comments above. Kara and Artem are my favourite couple, too. Good luck for Saturday, Kara and Artmem!!!

I've noticed it too - there is never any footage of Team Artem on Claudia's show at all and Tess barely asks them anything after their dances on Saturdays - they seem to just focus on Matt, Pamela and Scott!!!

Kara and Artem's Charleston was by far the best dance on the night. They really interpreted the music well. Does anyone know what music they danced to?

I have to say that i have been watching it takes to in order to see how team Artem are getting on, its nearly three days now and they have not had a mention, not only on training this week, but no mention of their wonderful routine on saturday. come on bbc what are you playing at!!!!

u're fabulous team kartem ur charleston was stunning u really deserve to be in the final can't wait for the paso doble xxx

i agree with the others, about not showing kara's dances/progress/info on it takes 2. all the other couples mid week training was shown and commented on by ian 2day but not kara's and artem's. what's goin on?

I'm loving the design for kara's paso dress, looks sexy! Their routine may have tension and passion as they've had a bit of a spat, so should be fiery.xxxxx

Well Kara and Artem,

The Paso Doble eh, the brave Spanish Matador and his beautiful Muchacha!

This is a chance for Artem to get into top gear and Kara to show off her sensual side.

The Judges will have to notice you soon, so blow their socks off; with a strong, passionate display of raw emotion. I would like to see Bruno quivering like jelly, Craig agog with anxiety and Alesha clutching to Len for dear life!

You are an Actress Kara, prove it and turn those beautiful eyes into lasers of lust.

Keeeep Dancing!!!

Finally, someone is doing the Paso to the Phantom of the Opera. best of luck with it Artem and Kara.

Just watch out for Ann and Anton swinging in on their Chandelier!

I think Kartem will do great this evening. And ironic, Craig usually appreciates clean lines in dances yet, with Kara, its too clean and too trained which I thought was the whole point of the show (eg to train and grasp the technique). Oh well, just hope she won't be undermarked tonight.

Loved kara and Artems dance tonight!!!!!!!!!!!! wow, i was hoping and praying she would remain at the top of the leaderboard, but stupid nat and scott had to get a higher mark, interesting how some are progressing (tina) and others seemed to drop in standards (pamela). Kara and artem all the way!!!!!!



you could see how proud he was of her.x

Wow!



Best dance of the night and deserved to be top of the leader board. Spellbounding. Not Nat and Scott. Their VW was good but over marked completely.



Team Kartem to win!

I'm a big fan of The Phantom Of The Opera so when i heard you'd be dancing to Phantom i had high hopes for this weeks paso - and my word, you did NOT let me down!!!

Awesome!!!

Loved the Phantom Of The Opera routine!!!

Go Toints!!!!

nice work team kartem u got the marks u deserve for ur fabulous routine see u in the final x

Congraulations Kara......your getting to be a real star! :) Well Done Artem......xx

Congratulations to both of you for the best dance of the night.



Good luck for the rest of the series, hope to see you in the final.

Congratulations to you both! Well done!!! Keep it up! The very best luck for the rest of the series. I look forward to seeing you in the final. XXX

Kara and Artem are on ITT tonight. I will be watching.

Does anyone know what dance they are doing this week?

I must say over the past years ive been a massive fan of James Jordan, But Artem is proving to be a wonderful dancer/ choreographer and instructor. Not to mention being ridiculously gorgeous!

The intensity and passion Kara and Artem displayed in their Paso Doble was intoxicating and i must say were better than James and Pamela, and are giving Scott and Natalie a run for their money.

I have high expectations for an Argentine Tango, hopefully very different from the mechanical and poor one shown by Tina and Jared.

Loved kara and Artem on ITT, thought it was amusing how they couldn't keep their hands off each other.Artem is so sweet too, always apologising about things. They're such a great couple.



Looks like Artem is pushing kara again for next weekks performance. They're doing the Salsa! xxxxx

I also loved Kara and Artem on ITT last night. Theay are gorgeous! I looking forward seeing their Salsa and it will be hot! Come on team Kartem!!!!

Obviously comments about the judges are 'moderated'. All I said was I think that these two are consistently undermarked!

I agree. Team Kartem are fabulous dancers. Come on judges. Be fair. If scott and nat are worth 39 so are kara and artem!!!

Loving the cheorography for their salsa, looks fast, hope they shine greater than the rest! xxxxxx

Are we all ready for Team Kartem to WOW us again this week???



Salsa for Kara and Artem this week and think it'l be be amazing. Am hoping for more 10's too



Agree with what you guys are saying about the marking. This year the judges are not marking consistantly. Scott & Nat's dance was brilliant but i did think (biased or not) that Kara & Artems was worthy of another 10 at least.



Lets hope this week, that the judges mark fairly.



Dont forget those that have twitter, join the tweet fest during tonights show. Follow us @TeamKartem and facebook fans, join Team Tointon ( our original name before we knew the pairings)



TEAM KARTEM TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Kara and Artem are fantastic together. The judges comments about them remind me of the early weeks of Vincent and Rachel when they seemed to be much harder on them than anyone else. I think Kara and Artem were absolutely brilliant last week and hoping for more of the same tonight. I can't wait for the show.

Can anyone tell me if its possible to put smilies on here this year. The whole formatt is so different and I really miss the way it was...

Oh yes!!!!

You've done it again!!!!

What an impressive routine we saw tonight - and you performed it to an unbelievably high standard.

Absolutely fantastic guys!!!

Oh, and Kara - you looked absolutely stunning tonight and i don't blame Brucie for flirting with you one little bit!!!

I don't want to jinx it, but if you stay in the competiton i'm absolutely convinced you can't be too far away from scoring a full house of 10's...

Loved their routine!!!!!!!!!!!!! best dance of the night, every1 else seemed to be a lil wobbly or safe, sure kara had a few mistakes, but once again it dazzled with sass and dangerous lifts.Lots of energy, remember its only week6 plenty more amazing dances for her to come, waltz, vienesse waltz, tango, argentine tango, etc xxxxxxxxx



Kara wants the tango, lets keep her and artem in the competition! Lets take them all the way, with our votes!!!!!!!



It will be us that does it for them, need to outvote the others!!!

Kara & artem are the biz,great dancing and artem is nicest eye candy by far swoon swoon

Oh yeah, i also loved how in their vt artem said he loved working with kara no matter what mood she was in.xxxxxxx he's sweet, and hot.x

Kara and Atrems salsa tonight was great, if there is any justice team kartem will be in the final.



I agree with all of u who have said the judges are hard on them and they are not with others.



Artem is so sweet and hot. Cant wait for their american smooth



See u in the final.

Finally Kara and Artem have been shown a deserved recognition in their score tonight. They have been consistently under-marked but their blistering opener has put that to rights today.



They have to be in the final three - as long as the voting public doesn't let awful things happen, like permitting the stomping bulldozer to continue to spoil the series

Loved tonights performance.



Can't wait to see you in Blackpool and then the final.



GOOD LUCK!!!

Fantastic dance Kara and Artem!



Glad that second weekend in a row you're not being undermarked.



I don't know when Blackpool is but on your performances so far you def deserve to be there!



x

Hurray!!! Team Kartem are the best. It's official. Best dance of the night. Enjoyed every step, twirl and lift! See you next week guys xxx

Dear Artem,

I've been having some fun looking at the couples from an astrological point of view - but can't find your date of birth anywhere ... is it OK to let me/us know it?

Best wishes,

AstroOliver

Ps. I think you fully deserve to be at the top of the leader board!

I love kara!!!! shes my favourite and she is always consistent x i think her salsa was the best since Alesha's even though she made a mistake x

If you did not know, it would be hard to tell who is the professional dancer, Kara or Artem. I recorded their Charleston and Kara's hand and arm movements together with her facial expressions are just amazing. I think Kara is fabulous!

Well done, your performance was brilliant, the only shame is that the regognition for it is being overshadowed by the feelings about lesser dancers not being knocked out of the competition. Keep up the amazing dancing, its really great to watch.

Well Done Kara! Your performance is fantastic! Keep it up! Kara and Artem are to win!!!

I think Kara and Artem are really brilliant and hope they stay in the competition for a long time and get to the finals.

WE need to be careful kartem dont land in the bottom 2, due to the crazy voting system, keep them safe by voting!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree. Let's rally behind team kartem next week. It would be a tragedy to lose them. In fact I would not watch strictly without them. Ok maybe a quick look at matt... but would still be devastated!!!

I agree with last comments. Keep them safe by voting. We don't want them to end up like Jimmy and Flavia. Kara and Artem should get to the finals.

What i love about kartem i show well they are together, artem is truly one of the best pro dancers!

James can be bossy and mean

Brendan too, and a showoff

Natalie and aliona love showing themselves off



robin is good too, but artem seems brilliant!

Ha ha, loved how kara and artem were both flirting with other dancers in the backstage footage from ITT, also notice how they sit closer and closer to each other. They've got the argentine tango! come on guys pull it out of the bag!!! they looked a lil stressed as it's early in the week, they need to sleep together to get all the tension out,lol.xxxxxx

Hmm. Not so sure. The tension is what makes them so good. It would be a shame to lose that rapport now. Only my view tho. Don't want to fall out with a fellow Kartem fan xxx

Team Kartem did a beautiful charleston and their hard work is really paying off in your ever improving dances. Kara has worked so hard and its really paying off for them with some great performances, she is a beautiful girl with such a lovely personablity as well, do so hope that you get the votes and make the final you definitely deserve to. It's only Artem's first series with SCD and he's proving to be that he's a quality dancer and a great teacher. Yes I agree with previous blogger above that shakira's 'Loca' would be a fantastic music choice for their next suitable dance.

Sounds like I missed a good ITT - who were they flirting with?



(Also, bring back Artem's cool hat. Please. :D)

The most entertaining dance couple on the show without a doubt. As well as Kara being so attractive and bubbly. Good luck but watch out for the dark horse from parliament. It's amazing she gets such support from Aficionados of dance!!

The more I watch Kara, the more I think she'll win the show. Her last two dances have been excellent. In fact, she always delivers positives in whatever dance she does. Keep going Kara!

james was flirting with kara/messing about and michelle was with artem, was funny.x

kara is a beautifull dancer.tho she needs to strengthen her calves.her leg and lower body movements let her down.overall i hope she wins as she is the most captivating to watch.

I look forward to seeing their Argentine Tango as long as they have a suitable-traditional music to create a right atmoshpere. Keep up Kara!!! We love you.

I can't wait for the Argentine Tango with Kartem. My fave dance with my fave couple.

I did prefer it when the AT was left until the latter stages of the show with it being such a technical but beautiful dance. However with a certain contestant seeming to get through regardless of any form of competant dancing I'm glad they are letting such awesome dances be put on earlier just in case- god forbid- good couples such as Kartem miss out!

This really should be Kara and Artems dance and I'm excited for sat.

Kartem should:

jive to = tiger feet by mud

samba to = loca by shakira

rumba to =cry to me by solomon burke

and waltz to this years love by david gray



no matter what dance they have they excell! lovin them

Team Kartem - absolutely love them.



Artem is cool enough to be a Bond villain and Kara is simply gorgeous.



Artem obviously has faith in Kara and dishes out some heavy moves for her and boy, she doesn't disappoint.



Kara is so cute she had better watch out. She might become a National Treasure like Felicity.

Good Luck Kara and Artem for Saturday! I hope your AT will be hot! Kara and Artem to win!!!

Good luck on saturday, guys. Not that you need luck. You are simply amazing. I can't wait to see what you do with the AT. Hope you get good music and costume to enhance your natural talent! Go Kartem x

Hi guys,

just to add my support.I absolutely adore this pair on the dance floor.Being a lover of good dancing, I normally wait for a dance that gives me goosebumps before 'swearing allegiance' to a couple.. This year it took some time ,but their Paso did it.Good luck with the AT and don't remember to vote!

Absolutely lovely and a great dancer!! keep it up they have a good chance to win!!!!!

Please, people vote for Kara! I hope they will have a traditional AT music which the strict tempo really helps them to keep in time, not like Matt had. It was a good dance but wrong music. Kara and Artem - Good luck!!!

Looking forward to some sharp choreography this week to match Kara's acting. Inject some of the fire and spark there is in your relationship through the routine and you will be magic.

Kartem, you're my favourites.

Tonight we might see what Kara is going to wear on Saturday, I am sure it will be gorgeous like Kara herself. Kartem, you the best!

Artem, sure likes shoes.

Kara, keep on improving, you can do it.

Kara's dress looks gorgeous! I cannot wait! The very good luck Kara for tomorrow! You can do it! Vote Kara!

I think tonight we'll find out what music they are dancing to. Please, let it be beautiful, traditional argentine music. Come on, go Kara and Artem!!!

Best wishies and good luck for Saturday. Go team Kartem!!!

In the short clip of all the couples training so far, everyone seems to have a brilliant song! Except kartem! i couldn't hear what it was, it sounded terrible, better be good tomorrow! xxxxx

Come on Kartem fans. Let's make sure we get these guys to Blackpool next week. They deserve to be there!!!!!

Good luck kara and Artem, will be voting voting voting tonight.

Does anyone know the music they are dancing to?



Is it modern or a classical?

Good luck to Kartem tonight and don't forget to vote!!!

Good luck for Kara and Artem for the A.Tango. Difficult dance but I think they can do it.



I saw Kara on her BBC3 Dyslexia programme, didn't even know she was Dyslexic! She came across as totally lovely though, and did a good thing in publicising it.