Balvinder Sopal’s EastEnders fans were talking about her a lot after her run on Strictly Come Dancing and her time on the BBC soap. Her character Suki Panesar-Unwin is going through a heartbreaking adoption plot. And the actress has been juggling her time between rehearsals, live shows, and filming in Walford. Also, Heather shared an adorable picture with Balvinder. Continue scrolling to find out more.
EastEnders Links And Strictly Pressure
Balvinder has been doing Strictly along with her pro dancer, Julian Cailon. Nevertheless, their road has not been easy. And it is because they have been in four dance-offs since the start of the contest. Most recently, the public voted to save a couple other than Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington. And this means that the pair is feeling pressure as they are being closely watched every week.
Elsewhere, the Blackpool special was a major moment for Balvinder. And she was waiting for this since the show began. It was held in the famous Tower Ballroom. In another location, she and Julian did an Argentine Tango. Moreover, the very beginning of the episode made it clear that there would be no dance-off. It was because La Voix had withdrawn from Stircyly due to injury. And Balvinder and Julian received 33 points out of 40.
Elsewhere, along with Strictly, Balvinder has continued acting in the BBC soap. And fans have loved her pairing with Eve Panesar-Unwin, played by Heather Peace. However, the couple did face some obstacles in the soap. It was because of Suki’s ex-husband, Nish Panesar. He tried very hard to keep them apart. However, on the couple’s wedding day, Ravi Gulati pushed Nish off a building. And that’s how it ended his chapter.
And away from the camera, Balcinder and Heather have grown close over the years. On November 25, Heather even shared photos with her on Instagram. She captioned it, “Hanging with twinkle toes.” She teased Balvinder’s Strictly efforts playfully.
Personal Challenges And Support
Heather had revealed that she had breast cancer in October last year. She even had surgery for it. And very recently, she completed her chemotherapy. For her, it was a life-changing phase. However, she treasures the time she spent with her wife, Ellie and their three daughters.
Heather openly shared about her treatments and honesty with fans. She also revealed that even Ellie was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ellie had a smaller but aggressive lump. Elsewhere, Balvinder’s costars have been encouraging her a lot. It’s because she has been juggling two worlds very bravely. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.