Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal suffers repeated dance-off meltdowns amid public vote struggles

Balvinder Sopal, known for her role in EastEnders, has experienced significant emotional challenges on Strictly Come Dancing after landing in the bottom two twice, despite receiving positive scores from judges. She revealed feeling "crushed" and having "meltdowns" due to fear of judgment and rejection, admitting she initially pretended to be optimistic but struggled internally. Her professional partner Julian Caillon and judge Craig Revel Horwood have been key supports, with Horwood casting the deciding vote to save her from elimination, which would likely have gone differently if head judge Shirley Ballas retained the deciding vote privilege. Balvinder also shared lighthearted moments from the show, including a humorous live comment about her dance partner during a Loose Women appearance. Meanwhile, fellow contestant Vicky Pattison found emotional support from advice given by former Strictly contestant Pete Wicks, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over technical perfection. Both stars illustrate the psychological pressures and personal growth experienced by contestants on the popular BBC dance competition.