September 13th 2024.
Dr Punam Krishan has been a devoted fan of the popular BBC reality competition series, Strictly Come Dancing, for the past 20 years. As the new season begins, she is excited to take her love for the show from the doctor's office to the dance floor. However, this season has been marred by controversy surrounding former professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.
Despite the drama, Dr Punam is looking forward to seeing celebrity contestants like comedian Chris McCausland, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri, and Olympian Tom Dean compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. And she will be joining them as a contestant, alongside her professional partner. The show will also see the return of judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel-Horwood, and Anton Du Beke, as well as hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Dr Punam announced her participation in the show on August 6th, during a phone call with Vernon Kay on Radio 2. She expressed her excitement and disbelief at being a part of the 20th season of her favorite show. "This still doesn't feel real," she said. "I am overjoyed to be a contestant on this year's show. I have watched Strictly every year with my family, and it feels extra special that it's the 20th year. I can't believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied now."
Leaving behind her stethoscope, Dr Punam is ready to embrace the glitz and glam of the dance floor. "This is so out of my comfort zone, but I'm up for the journey and will give it my absolute all," she said in a statement.
So, who exactly is Dr Punam Krishan? She is a practicing NHS GP from Scotland, who also teaches at the University of Glasgow. In addition to her day job, she is also known for her appearances on BBC Morning Live and BBC Radio Scotland's phone-in surgery. As a medical doctor, she has advised on a variety of health issues across various media platforms, including TV, radio, and newspapers.
Dr Punam is married to Scottish Conservative MP and Tory health spokesman Dr Sandesh Gulhane, with whom she shares two children. Her husband has been the MSP for Glasgow since 2021. In 2022, she also released her book, "How To Be A Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs."
While she is excited to be a part of Strictly, Dr Punam has made it clear that she will not be leaving her job in the NHS. In an Instagram post, she reassured her followers that her patients and her duty of care towards them will always come first. However, she also expressed her excitement for pursuing her passions and dreams outside of her day job.
As a working mom, Dr Punam has sought advice from her friends who have previously appeared on Strictly, like Kimberley Walsh, Helen Skelton, and Kym Marsh. She wants to learn how they managed to juggle the show with their other responsibilities. "The Morning Live gang don't know until now, but I'm so blessed and want to know how they showed up and sparkled with everything else," she said.
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