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Balvinder Sopal Replies After Strictly Critique, Acknowledges Shirley Ballas Book Gift

Her social-media update reframes Shirley Ballas’s blunt feedback with a grateful, conciliatory message.

Overview

  • After Movie Week, Shirley Ballas said Balvinder Sopal’s foxtrot footwork was “by no means very good,” and the pair scored 26 out of 40.
  • Sopal and professional partner Julian Caillon landed in the dance-off against Ross King and Jowita Przystal but were saved for week four.
  • On It Takes Two, Sopal said she was proud of the routine and that watching it back it “looked absolutely beautiful,” while noting something went amiss.
  • Sopal posted a heartfelt Instagram message thanking voters and praising the support, saying training is tough yet enjoyable with “a fire in our bellies.”
  • She shared a photo of the judges’ new book Best Foot Forward, thanked Ballas for sending a copy, and signaled no personal rift as training continues for Oct. 18.