Morning Live star and NHS worker revealed as new Strictly signing
MORNING Live star and NHS worker Dr Punam Krishan has been revealed as this year’s fifth confirmed Strictly star.
The medical professional and broadcaster joins the likes of JLS star JB Gill and comedian Chris McCausland who will take to the Strictly dancefloor later this year.
Morning Live star Punam said: “This still doesn’t feel real, 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.
“This is so out of my comfort zone, but I’m up for the journey and will give it my absolute all.”
Today eighties legend Toyah Wilcox was revealed as another star who will take part in the 20th anniversary series of Strictly
It’s also been confirmed Welsh opera singer and Celebrity MasterChef winner Wynne Evans has signed up for the competition.
Yesterday it was confirmed JB, 37, will be putting his best moves forward when the series returns next month.
Appearing on This Morning yesterday for the big reveal, the One Shot hitmaker said: “I danced in the Strictly Christmas special over a decade ago and loved it, so when I got the call to join Strictly this year, it was an immediate yes from me.
“I’m raring to go to and looking forward to showing off some new skills to the JLS boys.”
Joining JB and Dr Punam is comedian Chris, 47, who was also announced on This Morning.
Chris said of his latest gig: “This is literally the worst kept secret that has ever been in British television.
“It’s been exhausting keeping it a secret when everyone else seems to know.”
And last week Olympic swimmer Tom Dean broke a huge show rule by confirming he’d joined the line up before the official announcement.