TV star Dr Punam Krishan thought she was side-stepping GP work on Strictly — but stars have been waltzing up with their medical ailments. The telly doc, a resident on BBC Morning Live and Radio Scotland , is swapping her stethoscope for sequins as she makes her dancefloor debut with partner Gorka Márquez on Saturday night. 3 The TV doctor has swapped her stethoscope for sequins on Strictly Come Dancing Credit: BBC 3 The practising GP will continue to work at her surgery while starring on the show Credit: PA 3 Dr Punam and dance partner Gorka soaked up the sun in Glasgow this week Credit: Instagram/drpunamkrishan But while she’s away from the surgery she can’t escape her caring calling.
Dr Punam, 41, said: “This was the one place I thought I might get a wee break from medicine but I’ve been asked quite a few questions already. "There’s been nothing major but I’m actually welcoming it when people ask me for advice. "It’s a new world and can be quite overwhelming at times so when somebody stops and asks me a question I say ‘Yes please, that’s something I feel comfortable with compared to everything else.
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