Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal impressed viewers with her Viennese Waltz on the BBC dance show on Saturday evening.
Angie Quinn Screen Time Reporter
20:17, 06 Dec 2025
Balvinder teared up as the Strictly judges offered the actress feedback on her latest routine(Image: BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Balvinder Sopal offered an apology to Craig Revel Horwood after delivering a ‘flawless’ performance.
The final five celebrities made their return to the Strictly dance floor on Saturday night (December 6) for the quarter-final stage of the contest.
EastEnders actress Balvinder, alongside her professional partner Julian, tackled a demanding Viennese Waltz set to Never Enough from The Greatest Showman.
The pair captivated both the judging panel and viewers at home, though Balvinder expressed regret to Craig during his critique.
After completing her routine, she watched with visible emotion as she awaited comments from Craig, head judge Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke, reports Wales Online.
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Anton praised the pair: “I think I love you now, more than ever now. I have to tell you this, firstly, congratulations because this was epic. This was an epic performance.”
Meanwhile, Craig observed: “I have to be particular, because you know we’re getting on in the competition. You’re still a little bit turned in on occasion, I can see you have corrected it.
“On the final lift, one toe should remain on the floor at all times, which is absolutely correct. You were just a little bit off. It’s really important what the hands and feet are doing, that’s all.”
Balvinder responded: “I am so sorry”. Nevertheless, Strictly fans described her routine as “incredible” and speculated she might claim the Glitterball Trophy.
Craig Revel Horwood offered Balvinder Sopal some advice following her latest Strictly routine(Image: BBC)
One viewer took to social media, posting: “That was made for Bal. Looked and danced beautifully. Hope she’s very proud of herself #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing #SCD.”
Another fan declared: “BALVINDER YOU WINNER #Strictly”, while a third chimed in with: “Balvinder- that was incredible #Strictly #strictlycomedancing.”
“Bal looks beautiful. That was so lovely. I might have to give her my vote again. She’s running out of people she can win a dance-off against. #strictly”, another viewer added.
Balvinder and Julian impressed with their latest Strictly dance(Image: BBC)
While another supporter confirmed: “Voting for Balvinder tonight! That was a beautiful dance, and she does not deserve to be in the dance off tonight! #strictly.”
Musical week dances:
- Amber and Nikita: Trip A Little Light Fantastic from Mary Poppins Returns
- Balvinder and Julian: With A Little Bit Of Luck from My Fair Lady
- George and Alexis: Consider Yourself from Oliver!
- Karen and Carlos: Flash Bang Wallop from Half A Sixpence
- Lewis and Katya: Me Ol’ Bamboo from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Strictly quarter-final result airs Sunday on BBC One and iPlayer
