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EastEndersBalvinder Sopal Says She Nearly Quit Strictly After Tearful Rumba Training

In a candid It Takes Two interview, she described a rehearsal low point that left her ready to walk away.

Overview

  • Speaking to presenter Fleur East, Sopal said she broke down in training for the Rumba to Stay and briefly felt she could not continue.
  • She and professional partner Julian returned to the bottom two for a third time but were unanimously saved by the judges and advanced to week seven.
  • The Rumba scored 28 out of 40, which Sopal felt did not reflect visible improvement in the routine.
  • She said she is confused about what the judges are looking for and plans to focus on performing rather than second‑guessing scores.
  • Sopal is balancing EastEnders filming with Strictly rehearsals and thanked supporters on Instagram after making the next week.