This Morning's Dr Ranj announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2018

Dr Ranj Singh, who is best known for his role as medical advisor on ITV's This Morning, is the seventh star to join this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up. 

Singh started his career on CBeebies series Get Well Soon and Bedtime Stories. He has also published two children's books and appeared on the ITV show Save Money: Lose Weight. 

He became a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2007 and is a practicing NHS paediatrician who is renowned for his expertise in the health and wellbeing of young people.

The doctor now spends his mornings answering viewers phone-in questions on the This Morning sofa alongside Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

In a statement, Singh said: "I've been a massive fan for so long, and I can't quite believe this is happening, but I'm going to give it my best shot. Anyone that knows me knows that I love a bit of sparkle... so bring on the glitter! I can’t wait!”

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Singh is the latest star to join the dancing competition's line-up that includes: former cricketer Graeme Swann, Capital FM DJ Vick Hope, YouTuber Joe Suggs, Steps singer Faye Tozer, Red Dwarf star Danny John-Jules and presenter Katie Piper.