Strictly Come Dancing Live Final - 18th December 2010
Over three months of training, countless performances and thousands of sequins and here we are - the Strictly Come Dancing live final, 2010.
Kara and Artem, Matt and Aliona and Pamela and James have seen off eleven competing couples over the past eleven weekends and tonight the pressure is well and truly on. Who will be crowned this year's Strictly champions?
If you're watching, why not share your thoughts with the rest of the nation by leaving a comment below.Â

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Comment number 1.
At 18:48 18th Dec 2010, DferPolarBear wrote:Woof everyone.
I wonder if there will be any off season blogs or if it all closes down.
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Comment number 2.
At 18:49 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Evening All
Been really looking forward to tonight hope the best person wins.
Anyone for marmite soldiers?
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Comment number 3.
At 18:50 18th Dec 2010, BBC Eurovision Andrew wrote:Evening Dfer. We won't be blogging after tonight but we have some exclusive video packages for the Christmas Special, as well as a look back at some of the series' highlights.
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Comment number 4.
At 18:51 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:I know Dfer I was thinking the same - what will we do with our Saturday nights, it just won't be the same
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At 18:51 18th Dec 2010, captainMouse wrote:Wavey!
shame there's not ITT on monday, they really should
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Comment number 6.
At 18:51 18th Dec 2010, Katy wrote:WOW tonight will be one EPIC final!!
Matt's showdance will be a heart stopper,
Kara will wow us with her dancing elegance,
and Pamela will go out there and prove age does not matter!!
I wish them all the best of luck during tonight and hopefully my favourite will win :)
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Comment number 7.
At 18:52 18th Dec 2010, bruce42 wrote:Evening Andrew,Dfer and blc. Apologies in advance for any extra typos this eveing I have been celebrating this finale for a while already. can-o-pee anyone?
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Comment number 8.
At 18:53 18th Dec 2010, Sue Mcq wrote:Getting excited now! Hope the couple who perform best on the night win! Good luck everyone.
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Comment number 9.
At 18:54 18th Dec 2010, marion wrote:wellthank you snow should have gone to the theatre tonight but it snowed oh dear what a shame. must stay in and watch Matt win strictly. Have a great night every one. MATT TO WIN WE HOPE
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Comment number 10.
At 18:56 18th Dec 2010, MissGingerWhinger wrote:Come on SuperGran, you can do it.
Good luck to all three couples. I hope that they all perform to the best of their abilities, and give us a fantastic final.
PamJam to win.
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Comment number 11.
At 18:58 18th Dec 2010, bruce42 wrote:cheese and pineapple on a stick? prawn on a spoon? cold tomato soup in a shot glass? smoked salmon on a mini pancake? (passes aroung the trays).
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Comment number 12.
At 18:59 18th Dec 2010, bear_purrrr wrote:Evening Dfer and everyone! looking forward to an exciting evening :-)
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Comment number 13.
At 18:59 18th Dec 2010, Chris wrote:Good luck all 3 contestants - but hope MATT wins
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Comment number 14.
At 19:00 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Hiya Bruce
I would love a can-o-pee, same here about typos, had tea early and had to have a glass of wine it would have been rude to have refused woudnt it??
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Comment number 15.
At 19:00 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:Hey everyone! Can't wait for tonight!
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Comment number 16.
At 19:00 18th Dec 2010, twinklestar18 wrote:Kara & Artem to win, but if they don't won't be too upset as the other couples deserve it too!
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Comment number 17.
At 19:01 18th Dec 2010, BBC Eurovision Andrew wrote:Here we go folks. Hope you enjoy the show!
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Comment number 18.
At 19:01 18th Dec 2010, scarysaint wrote:Here we go!! I've got butterflies in my tum!!
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Comment number 19.
At 19:02 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Matt and Aliona for the glitter ball
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Comment number 20.
At 19:02 18th Dec 2010, DferPolarBear wrote:*passes out fishpaste sandwiches and bag of glacier mints*
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Comment number 21.
At 19:02 18th Dec 2010, happy go lucky wrote:Sitting here waiting for strickly to start hope we dont have to much of brucie
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Comment number 22.
At 19:03 18th Dec 2010, strictlyJeff wrote:here we go
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Comment number 23.
At 19:03 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:I see paso moves!
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Comment number 24.
At 19:04 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:Brendon's having LOADS of fun with this!
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Comment number 25.
At 19:05 18th Dec 2010, Chassayoversway wrote:Evening Andrew Evening all
few never eaten my tea so fast, Hey BLC how was your party last week?
Looking forward to the closest final ever.
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Comment number 26.
At 19:05 18th Dec 2010, DferPolarBear wrote:Ok we won't comment on opening dance, we'll think of nice things instead :)
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Comment number 27.
At 19:06 18th Dec 2010, The Flea wrote:Oh dear, a silly boxing theme.
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Comment number 28.
At 19:06 18th Dec 2010, LG wrote:Good evening fellow Strictly fans. Also a big hello to the armchair judges, "experts" and complainers. Let's hope for a great show.
And best of luck to Matt and Aliona!!!!!!
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Comment number 29.
At 19:06 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:At least Tess has something to hold her dress up tonight.
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Comment number 30.
At 19:06 18th Dec 2010, QuizBeagle wrote:C'mon Matt! Please BBC, dress him in something nice and don't try and make him look like a twonk tonight!
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Comment number 31.
At 19:06 18th Dec 2010, DferPolarBear wrote:Is Tess ashamed of her small earrings?
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Comment number 32.
At 19:06 18th Dec 2010, bruce42 wrote:Nice dress on Tess but was there not time to do her hair?
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Comment number 33.
At 19:07 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Hi Chassayoversway
it was great all 28 of us, we had a brill night, good food and time to have a natter - good job the weather wasnt like it is today otherwise it would have been a Disaaaaaaaaster Daaaarling (he he he)
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Comment number 34.
At 19:08 18th Dec 2010, hawkeye1969 wrote:Evening all this should be a good show
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Comment number 35.
At 19:08 18th Dec 2010, Cast-A-Spell-Twirler wrote:Good evening everyone. Not posted for a while but ready to enjoy the final. Good luck to all of the couples.
ps. I have made a sponge cake. Anyone want a piece.
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Comment number 36.
At 19:08 18th Dec 2010, DferPolarBear wrote:and Ailona leaps into lead of the final dangley earrings competition.
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Comment number 37.
At 19:09 18th Dec 2010, bear_purrrr wrote:passing round the orange cream chocolates...would anyone like one? :-)
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Comment number 38.
At 19:09 18th Dec 2010, U14725923 wrote:All this user's posts have been removed.Why?
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Comment number 39.
At 19:09 18th Dec 2010, 4dr1 wrote:Go MATT! Hope the judges are Strictly Fair tonight.
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Comment number 40.
At 19:09 18th Dec 2010, LG wrote:Not liking the use of Mumford & Sons in the Matt-Aliona VT. Hmmm, Trmper Trap...a little better...
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Comment number 41.
At 19:10 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Oooh sponge cake yes please Cast-A-Spell-Twirler will go great with
"fishpaste sandwiches and glacier mints*
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Comment number 42.
At 19:10 18th Dec 2010, bruce42 wrote:I can't decide - is Matt the underdog. I mean he hasn't been in the bottom two but he hasn't had top marks either.
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Comment number 43.
At 19:10 18th Dec 2010, Daydream-Dolly wrote:Evening every one.
Good Luck, Matt and Aliona
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Comment number 44.
At 19:10 18th Dec 2010, captainMouse wrote:enough with the themes!
hopefully next year they will dispense with the themes and silly gimmicks and get back to SCD not DWTS this is the UK not US
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Comment number 45.
At 19:10 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:Bear, can I have some chocolates please.
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Comment number 46.
At 19:11 18th Dec 2010, Chassayoversway wrote:SOOO glad that Matt & Aliona are in the final they really deserve to be there, good luck guys
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Comment number 47.
At 19:11 18th Dec 2010, U14725923 wrote:All this user's posts have been removed.Why?
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Comment number 48.
At 19:12 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:Matt gets his chest out finally! He looks like he's enjoying this.
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Comment number 49.
At 19:13 18th Dec 2010, DferPolarBear wrote:He grooves ,he minces the disco kings lives. Camper than a scout trip in the woods. Dfer 8
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Comment number 50.
At 19:13 18th Dec 2010, lagers wrote:Kara,good luck
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Comment number 51.
At 19:13 18th Dec 2010, bruce42 wrote:Wow Matt has really relaxed.
10
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Comment number 52.
At 19:13 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Go Matt - that was brill
10 from me
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Comment number 53.
At 19:13 18th Dec 2010, etteridge33 wrote:Fantastic Matt well done, let's see if the judges start being fair and less biased!
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Comment number 54.
At 19:13 18th Dec 2010, Allan Moore wrote:Complain about this comment (Comment number 54)
Comment number 55.
At 19:13 18th Dec 2010, Pisces83 wrote:Yum, Matt looks gorgeous and I get a chance to drool over his chest too! I'm hoping he wins but I'd still be thrilled if Pamela or Kara win instead.
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Comment number 56.
At 19:13 18th Dec 2010, bruce42 wrote:what is Alesha wearing?
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Comment number 57.
At 19:14 18th Dec 2010, Cast-A-Spell-Twirler wrote:brunoslovechild.
Here is a piece for you. Agree it goes great with fish paste sandwiches and glacier mints (my favourites).
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Comment number 58.
At 19:14 18th Dec 2010, olita1 wrote:Brilliant from Matt
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Comment number 59.
At 19:14 18th Dec 2010, 4dr1 wrote:WOW!!! Even better than last time they did this.
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Comment number 60.
At 19:14 18th Dec 2010, Chassayoversway wrote:BRILL I ANT I really enjoyed that & looked like & Matt & Aliona did too & that is what the Samba is all about, great wiggle Matt
10 10 10 10
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Comment number 61.
At 19:14 18th Dec 2010, LaineyCakes wrote:That was awesome!!!!! 10 from me!!! GO MATT!!!!!
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Comment number 62.
At 19:14 18th Dec 2010, DferPolarBear wrote:Sorry but Matt just made me giggle and that wasn't the point of that routine
, I was suppose to smile not laugh. Dfer 8
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Comment number 63.
At 19:14 18th Dec 2010, olita1 wrote:Wht is Alesha wearing a curtain?
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Comment number 64.
At 19:15 18th Dec 2010, twinklestar18 wrote:nice show opener
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Comment number 65.
At 19:15 18th Dec 2010, U14725923 wrote:All this user's posts have been removed.Why?
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Comment number 66.
At 19:15 18th Dec 2010, JoSammy wrote:Woohoo! fabuloso :)
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Comment number 67.
At 19:15 18th Dec 2010, LG wrote:Has to be better than the 38 they got before.
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Comment number 68.
At 19:16 18th Dec 2010, DferPolarBear wrote:we now know who nicked all the Smarties
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Comment number 69.
At 19:16 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:Argh! I see Widdy!!!!
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Comment number 70.
At 19:16 18th Dec 2010, timeywimey wrote:Wow! Matt is the only male celebrity to make Samba rolls look cool, not awkward. (Oh, Bruno just said that too!)
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Comment number 71.
At 19:16 18th Dec 2010, Pisces83 wrote:"Torrid" says Craig and I'm inclined to agree with him - they set that dancefloor on fire!
I agree about Alesha's dress though - not her best outfit from the series IMO.
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Comment number 72.
At 19:16 18th Dec 2010, strictlyastrictlygirl wrote:Good evening all. Come on Matt!
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Comment number 73.
At 19:16 18th Dec 2010, Allan Moore wrote:Just watching the final (slightly behind time as I am recording it) and I was very impressed by the way, when Matt got emotional in the runop Aliona Moved in front and shielded him while giving him a hug. Very sensitive lady obviously.
And yes I agree, a brilliant Samba.
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Comment number 74.
At 19:16 18th Dec 2010, The Flea wrote:Triffic start from Matt.
10 10 10 10
(Not that it matters tonight.)
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Comment number 75.
At 19:17 18th Dec 2010, twinklestar18 wrote:Fi, at least she's not a finalist though!
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Comment number 76.
At 19:17 18th Dec 2010, ponymad wrote:GO MATT WILL BE VOTING LIKE MAD
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Comment number 77.
At 19:17 18th Dec 2010, olita1 wrote:38 again
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Comment number 78.
At 19:17 18th Dec 2010, LG wrote:Bah humbug to Craig and Len
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Comment number 79.
At 19:17 18th Dec 2010, jojodancer wrote:Yay Yay and more Yay !!!
Go Matt Go!!!
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Comment number 80.
At 19:17 18th Dec 2010, The Flea wrote:Two nines?
BOOOOOOOOO.
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Comment number 81.
At 19:17 18th Dec 2010, Ripley wrote:Brilliant start to the final,
I hope Craig will be less biased this week and not slate Kara for a toe off the floor whilst giving Pamela full marks when she clearly stumbled badly.
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Comment number 82.
At 19:17 18th Dec 2010, bruce42 wrote:That was grumpy marking from craig and len methinks.
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Comment number 83.
At 19:18 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:Twinkle, at least there's that, lol.
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Comment number 84.
At 19:18 18th Dec 2010, bear_purrrr wrote:Certainly Fi, help yourself :-)
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At 19:18 18th Dec 2010, etteridge33 wrote:well here we go favouritism again.
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At 19:18 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Booh - Craig and Len it was better than last time so should have scored higher
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Comment number 87.
At 19:18 18th Dec 2010, jojodancer wrote:Oh Bruce Shut up you are not funny!!!!!!
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Comment number 88.
At 19:19 18th Dec 2010, LG wrote:Never mind the judges. The public WILL speak tonight.
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Comment number 89.
At 19:19 18th Dec 2010, bruce42 wrote:Kara the lady with expressive eyebrows.
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Comment number 90.
At 19:19 18th Dec 2010, LaineyCakes wrote:Bah Humbug to Craig and Len!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Silly men... Even Craig said it was better... :P:P:P:P:P:P (that's a really long raspberry btw...) :D
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Comment number 91.
At 19:20 18th Dec 2010, Chassayoversway wrote:Glad the judges votes don't count tonight
If the Judges were to mark Bruce's routines he would probably score lower than Anne Widdecombe
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Comment number 92.
At 19:20 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Totally agree LG - my phone will be hot! hot! hot! tonight
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Comment number 93.
At 19:20 18th Dec 2010, scarysaint wrote:gimme a bucket
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Comment number 94.
At 19:20 18th Dec 2010, LG wrote:Leave Bruce alone!!!!!!!!
I may be in the minority here, but I like his act.
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Comment number 95.
At 19:21 18th Dec 2010, Daydream-Dolly wrote:WHAT 2, 9's what's wrong with Graig and Len
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Comment number 96.
At 19:21 18th Dec 2010, JoSammy wrote:What is kara doing????
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At 19:21 18th Dec 2010, cathielee wrote:Bless Tara :) So hope she wins
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At 19:21 18th Dec 2010, Fi wrote:Hear Hear LG. Leave Brucie alone!
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Comment number 99.
At 19:21 18th Dec 2010, BLC wrote:Get a room Kara
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Comment number 100.
At 19:21 18th Dec 2010, Chassayoversway wrote:Oh Kara bless, she want's this so much.
good luck honey, you are brilliant, dont let nerves take over
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