16 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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38 h. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal says 'closest I'll get' in heartbreaking admission after first results show

The EastEnders star impressed the judges and viewers over the weekend as she returned for her second live performance of the series

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5 d. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal says it's 'a tough one' as she makes 'special' move with Julian Caillon

The EastEnders star was seen with her dance partner as they took a break from training for the BBC One dance contest

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6 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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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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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal says 'every part' of body 'aches' in 'off the scale' admission

The EastEnders actress was also keen to hail her 'perfect' professional dance partner ahead of the first live show

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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 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 Come Dancing star gives Balvinder Sopal injury update in 'physio' admission

The EastEnders actress was rushed to medics after suffering an injury during rehearsals for the hit BBC One dance contest

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star gives Balvinder Sopal update after shock injury

Days before the launch show, Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal has suffered from an injury

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star issues Balvinder Sopal update after injury days before first show

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to BBC One this weekend as 15 celebrities make their debut on the dancefloor.

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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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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing’s Balvinder Sopal shares health update after suffering injury days before launch

‘EastEnders’ actor said she heard ‘something pop’ during rehearsals for BBC dancing show

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal provides health update after 'something popped' in rehearsals

The EastEnders actress has been keeping fans updated on her Strictly journey

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2 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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2 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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