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Balvinder Sopal ‘really calm’ before Strictly dance-off against Ross King

Strictly's Balvinder Sopal 'really calm' during dance-off as star reacts to Shirley Ballas criticism
  • Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal stated she and partner Julian Callon remained "really calm" during their recent dance-off.
  • Sopal addressed Shirley Ballas's criticism regarding her "not good" footwork, acknowledging that "something went amiss" despite feeling connected.
  • The EastEnders actor received numerous messages of support and suggested that viewers might have assumed they were safe, leading to fewer votes.
  • Julian Callon expressed being more stressed by Sopal's unexpected calmness during the high-pressure dance-off.
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