Balvinder Sopal has been the bookmaker's favourite to leave for the past few weeks, but why could she miss out on the semi-final? Balvinder is the bookmaker's favourite to leave the competition (Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron)

Everything you need to know about Balvinder Sopal as she is the bookies' favourite to leave the BBC competition

Balvinder is an actress originally from Medway. Born in Chatham and raised in Gillingham, she was the firstborn of four siblings. Following her studies at the University of Huddersfield, Balvinder returned to Medway, Kent. She tends to maintain privacy regarding her personal affairs, choosing to shield intimate details from public scrutiny.

Balvinder joined the EastEnders ensemble in December 2019, taking on the role of Suki Panesar. Her first appear

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