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Strictly finalists revealed as EastEnders star is eliminated

Balvinder Sopal and partner Julian Caillon react to breaking unwanted Strictly record
  • EastEnders actor Balvinder Sopal and her professional partner Julian Caillon have been eliminated from BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Sopal and Caillon were in the bottom two during Sunday night’s results show, competing against Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin.
  • All judges voted to save Davies and Kuzmin, who will now progress to the grand final alongside George Clarke and Karen Carney.
  • Sopal expressed her immense enjoyment of the experience, stating she had “absolutely adored every single minute” and praised Caillon’s support.
  • Caillon lauded Sopal’s “unbreakable spirit” and resilience, highlighting her positive attitude despite being in a record six dance-offs.
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