Dr Ranj Singh says being on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is more stressful than being a doctor.
The 39-year-old TV star and NHS worker took to the dance floor last Saturday with the Cha Cha and it resulted in him being an impressive third on the leader board.
However, speaking to exclusively BANG Showbiz at the St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes awards on Monday (24.09.18), he said that being on ‘Strictly’ and being a doctor is a "completely different kind of pressure".
The ‘This Morning’ star admitted: "I’ve been in high pressure situations, this is off the scale.
"There have been times when I’ve sat there and thought ‘I can’t do this I can’t do this I can’t do this, it’s too much’, it’s so overwhelming but there are other times when I sit there and I think ‘this is the best thing in the world’, it’s a dream come true for me."
After delivering a baby practically hours before going on air with professional dance partner Janette Manrara, Dr Ranj admitted doing as well as they did was "a shock to the system."
He added: "I did not expect us to do that well but I’m really really happy that we did because Janette worked really hard and I wanted to do her proud."
Speaking about his relationship with his dance partner Janette, he described her as "a best friend", explaining there is a deep understanding between them in rehearsals.
He said: "I love her. She’s like a best friend. She understands me through and through.
"She knows when I’m tired, she knows when I’m frustrated. She knows when I’m terrified. She knows exactly how to get me in the right place to learn my routines and get the best out of me and Saturday was down to her. It’s all her hard work and she’s incredible."
Dr. Singh was appearing at the Everyday Heroes ceremony this week to present a volunteering award at the prestigious event -now in its seventh year – which celebrates those who step forward to help people, support communities and have a positive impact on health.
He previously said: "I have long been a big fan of St John Ambulance and the amazing work their volunteers do. We can’t underestimate the importance of having people so highly trained in first aid on hand to respond when someone falls ill at public events – it’s the difference between life and death."
Dr Ranj Singh thinks Strictly is more stressful than being a doctor
