BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Aug 13 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 13 2025 Is Suki leaving EastEnders? All we know as Balvinder Sopal prepares for Strictly What does the future hold for Suki? Balvinder Sopal Suki Panesar Share By Joel Harley Aug 13 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 13 2025 Actress Balvinder Sopal was confirmed to be joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 this week – but does this mean that Suki Panesar is leaving EastEnders? With Balvinder’s Strictly stint looming and Suki facing backlash for her absolutely insane baby plan, this has some fans wondering whether she might be leaving the soap. The BBC confirmed rumours yesterday (Tuesday, August 12), officially announcing that Balvinder will be taking part in this year’s competition. At the same time, Suki’s carefully-planned surrogacy scheme fell apart, with Avani having an abortion and her parents learning the truth. What does this convergence of events mean for Suki’s future? Is Suki leaving EastEnders? Balvinder will be taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing (Credit: BBC) Is Suki leaving EastEnders? Chatting with Richard Arnold live from the EastEnders set yesterday, Balvinder shared her plans for the coming months. And no, she won’t be taking a break from the soap to pursue her ballroom dreams. “I’ll still be working here so I’ll be doing two jobs. I don’t know how I’m going to handle it. I don’t know what’s gonna happen but I’m looking forward to it,” she told Richard and Good Morning Britain. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers So there you have it! Suki’s alienated her family with her insane plan (Credit: BBC) All hell breaks loose as Suki’s baby plan is revealed Suki could probably use a bit of a break given the heat she faces in this week’s EastEnders. She was blindsided last night by the news that Avani had backtracked on the deal and decided to go ahead with an abortion… with Eve supporting her in going behind Suki’s back. Having finally decided to be honest, Suki returned home to tell Priya and Ravi, only to find that they already knew. And, as the fallout continues tonight, Suki finds herself with some tough questions to answer from Ravi and Priya. Can she get her family back on side? And how will she react to the news that Eve went behind her back to get Avani an abortion? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Aug 13 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 13 2025
