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. 1 Dr Punam Krishan will take to the Strictly dancefloor later this year Credit: BBC 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.” 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. Most read in TV TOP DOLLAR Brighton ready to break Scottish transfer record to sign Matt O'Riley C.