60 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal's forgotten role as key character in rival soap

Balvinder Sopal has become a firm favourite among EastEnders fans since joining the BBC soap in January 2020 - but what do we know about the actress away from Albert Square?

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7 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita's reaction to Dani Dyer's show exit

Dani Dyer was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing after suffering an injury during rehearsals, leaving her partner Nikita Kuzmin in shock

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8 d. ago Balvinder Sopal reveals she feared being axed from EastEnders ahead of Strictly Come Dancing casting

Actor has appeared on soap as Walford matriarch Suki Panesar since 2019

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8 d. ago EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal reveals she thought she was being AXED from soap when bosses called a meeting to offer her a place on Strictly

After taking to the ballroom on Saturday for her first performance, Balvinder revealed how she was told bosses wanted to sign her up.

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal reveals impact of former EastEnders co

Balvinder only worked with the actress for two years before she departed the soap

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2 w. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro delivers Dani Dyer future update after star's shock exit

Dani Dyer was forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing 2025 after sustaining an injury in rehearsals

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2 w. ago EastEnders' Balvinder Sopal declares 'best friend' in unexpected Strictly Come Dancing update

The actress is among the 15 celebrity contestants taking part in the BBC One dance contest this year

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal’s forgotten TV roles before EastEnders and lookalike sister

The actress is one of the most popular stars working in UK soaps today

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2 w. ago EastEnders star Suki Panesar's life outside of Albert Square as she gears up for Strictly

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal says her home town is 'full of heart' as we take a look at her life away from Albert Square as she puts on her dancing shoes to prep for Strictly

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal's life from EastEnders role to family

She's well-known for her role as Suki Panesar in EastEnders, but now Balvinder Sopal is venturing into the world of Strictly Come Dancing

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2 w. ago Strictly star Balvinder Sopal suffers thigh injury on second day of rehearsals as she admits show is the 'hardest' she has ever worked

The EastEnders actress, best known for her role as Suki Panesar, was rushed to see the show's medical team after suffering a thigh injury during training.

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3 w. ago Meet Balvinder Sopal, the EastEnders star hoping to win over Strictly Come Dancing viewers

Actor has played Suki Panesar in the BBC soap since 2019

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3 w. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star rushed to medics after medical setback

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has been left in agony after injuring herself during rehearsals for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, which is due to launch this weekend

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3 w. ago EastEnders' Balvinder Sopal rushed to medics after painful injury during Strictly rehearsal

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal was left in agony after injuring herself during rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing, just days before the BBC show is due to launch

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal details 'concern' over BBC debut

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has detailed her worry ahead of her Strictly Come Dancing debut this weekend

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3 w. ago EastEnders' Balvinder Sopal's Strictly Come Dancing 'concern' as she says what's 'not the case' days before launch

The Suki Panesar-Unwin actress will be swapping Albert Square for the ballroom as the BBC One dance show returns

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3 w. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal reveals future on EastEnders due to training schedule

EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal will have to take a step back from her role on the soap and appear on a 'reduced' basis as she competes on Strictly Come Dancing

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal reveals she's working a 'reduced schedule' on EastEnders

Balvinder has played Suki Panesar-Unwin since 2020 on the BBC programme

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4 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make clear Balvinder Sopal prediction after spotting EastEnders link

The actress, who has played Suki Panesar-Unwin in BBC One's EastEnders since 2020, is set to take to the dance floor this year

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