Viewers saw five of the celebrities waiting at St Osyth Priory to find out who their dance partners would be. EastEnders actor Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki in the BBC soap, was paired with dancer Julian Caillon. Elizabeth I visited St Osyth Priory twice on her Royal Progress in 1561 and again in 1579. As a result, a multi-million pound schedule of works on the priory estate has secured the future of one of the largest collections of ecclesiastical buildings in the country. It has also given the estate a viable economic future as a venue for weddings, corporate events and holiday accommodation.