EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has shared an emotional statement with fans following the news she will be starring on the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The 46-year-old is famed for playing Suki Panesar on the BBC One soap, but will switching between Walford and the famous ballroom as her "Strictly dream" finally comes true after "21 years".

Since 2019, Suki she has been at the heart of some of EastEnders’ most gripping and acclaimed storylines, from being part of ‘The Six’ to her on-off affair with Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) and most recently their failed surrogacy attempt.

The actress has now spoken out about joining the much-loved BBC dancing show as she completes her first day at rehearsals.

Taking to Instagram on Saturday (August 16), Balvinder wrote: "A dream 21

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