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Strictly Come Dancing is officially back for its 23rd series as the BBC prepares to welcome 15 new famous faces to the dancefloor.

Once again, teaching the celebrities the art of dance are professional dancers who will be just as determined to win the series and get their hands on the Glitterball Trophy.

Among those taking part this year is EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar-Unwin on Albert Square.

Arriving in Walford in 2019, fans quickly began shipping her romance with Heather Peace’s Eve Panesar-Unwin, who she eventually married following a turbulent few years.

The couple had to overcome Suki’s evil ex-husband Nish Panesar, who was pushed off a building by Ravi Gulati on his mum’s wedding day.

However, Suki was at the centre of a divisive

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