EastEnders Star Balvinder Sopal Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Line-Up

Balvinder Sopal, known for her role as Suki Panesar on EastEnders, has been confirmed as the fifth celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing's 2025 series. Her casting was announced live on Good Morning Britain, joining other notable participants including Olympian Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, reality star Dani Dyer, Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston, and footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Sopal expressed her excitement, calling the opportunity a dream come true and is looking forward to dancing on the show. Strictly Come Dancing will return in the autumn with the original judging panel and hosts, alongside two new professional dancers. The upcoming season's lineup is anticipated to be fully revealed soon, with some professionals involved in the show without celebrity partners this year. The diverse celebrity roster highlights the show's broad appeal across sports, entertainment, and reality TV.