Balvinder's record-breaking dance-off number surpasses any other celebrity contestant in Strictly's history (Image: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing participants are well aware that they risk facing the dance-off if their performance on the BBC show doesn't hit the mark. Typically, after a few appearances in the bottom two, the celebrity contestant is usually shown the exit.

However, EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal has bucked this trend in the current series, having found herself in the dance-off an unprecedented five times. This record-breaking number surpasses any other celebrity contestant in Strictly's history. Balvinder, 47, has outdone singer Jamelia's previous record of landing in the dance-off five times and being eliminated on her fifth appearance. In contrast, Balvinder ha

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