Kara Tointon

There we were cringing at the sight of Joe Swash getting friendly with Esther Rantzen.

But the squirming can stop, because there's a whiff of something new in the air.

Well of course we attended the glitziest telly bash going.

Yes, we saw frocks and flesh aplenty at the Inside Soap Awards 2008.

They've nicked back their crown from the Coronation Street crew.

That's right, EastEnders triumphed last night at the Inside Soap Awards 2008 in London's Camden Town, snatching no less than nine awards.

Have your wigs at the ready - it's time for Kara Tointon's birthday bash.

The gorge actress has celebrated turning 25 with a merry night on the tiles, her 'Enders co-stars in tow.

The Walford gang have gone "up West".

Yep, they've left the confines of Albert Square and headed into London town.

Our ears are red hot after hearing this latest banter.

Because soap star Kara Tointon's been having a racy ol' reveal session.

There's nothing like a bit of Hollyoaks goss to kick the week off.

So, what's Roxanne McKee let out the secret bag?

EastEnders chick, Kara Tointon has made us giggle.

Of all the peeps in the world to aspire to, she's picked a girl with a bit of a wild streak.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back onto the Square...

Poor Dawn Swann (Kara Tointon) has got a big surprise in store.

EastEnders' Kara Tointon is all hot and bothered.

She's been hanging out at the London Dungeon with her co-star Charlie Walker.

How brave are EastEnders stars Kara Tointon and Charlie G Hawkins?

And which Skins star has had a hair-raising experience with a spider?

Tut-tut Patsy Kensit, you really should know better.

Not wearing a bra in front of camera flashes...

Stars young and old put their best partying feet forward at the British Academy Children's Awards in London last night.

Go see them celebrate...

Kara Tointon was looking hap-hap-happy last night.

At the British Academy Children's Awards bash...

It's time to hum a swansong for Kara Tointon.

Well, for her love life at least.