Balvinder Sopal is the fifth celebrity joining the new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing'.
Sopal is an actor whose career spans theatre, radio, film and television. She is most known for playing the infamous Suki Kaur Panesar (now Unwin) on ‘EastEnders' since 2019. As Suki she has been at the heart of some of ‘EastEnders’ most gripping and acclaimed storylines, from being part of ‘The Six’ to her on-off affair with Eve Unwin.
Before ‘EastEnders', Balvinder appeared on many popular TV shows in various guises, including a guest lead in ‘Call The Midwife' series seven, ‘Doctors', and ‘Waterloo Road'.
On joining ‘Strictly Come Dancing', Sopal says: “Being on ‘Strictly' is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen. Working on ‘EastEnders' and being a part of ‘Strictly Come Dancing' is the stuff that dreams are made of. I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom!”
The news was revealed live from Albert Square on 12th August on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain' and the remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series will be announced in due course.
‘Strictly Come Dancing' will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn.
