Strictly's Dr Punam Krishan has 'non-stop medical questions' from fellow celebs

Strictly Come Dancing's Dr Punam Krishan has had "non-stop medical questions" from her fellow celebrities during this year's series.

The TV medic thought she was "getting away" with doing her regular job while rehearsing and performing on the BBC Latin and ballroom show, but the 'Strictly' celebs are glad to have a doctor in the house.

Speaking to OK! magazine, 'EastEnders' star Jamie Borthwick - who is also competing on the show - said: “I’ll just take each day as it comes, get my sleep and food in. We’ve got a doctor here looking after us, so any problems, any fainting or anything…”

Dr Punam added: “Yeah I thought I was getting away from it, but literally it’s been non-stop medical questions!”

The star is still working as a GP alongside taking part in the contest, but she feels it’s the "perfect balance of scrubs and sparkle".

Punam - who is partnered with Gorka Marquez on the show - performed a Bollywood number as their Couple's Choice for the first time in the show’s 20-year history last Saturday (05.10.24), she and finished second on the leaderboard.

During the show, Punam explained: "I never saw Indian girls dancing on mainstream television, so to be doing now, an Indian dance, on a platform like 'Strictly', it's huge.

"I am such a proud Scottish Indian girl. In this couple's choice, I really just want to bring my culture and my heritage to the forefront."

'Strictly' judge Motsi Mabuse added: "That really moved me. I know so many people are watching you right now and feeling so proud to see this on 'Strictly Come Dancing'."

Punam - who also appears as a TV medic on BBC One's 'Morning Live' - has spoken to her co-stars who have previously taken part in 'Strictly' about the show.

She added: “I've got Gethin [Jones], I've got Sara Davies, Kimberley Walsh has done it.

"So, yeah, I have reached out to them. Dr Ranj [Singh] is another one. So it's been good. I've just been like, help! And the one piece of advice consistently has been just enjoy it. It’s over before you know it.”