Dr Ranj Singh, the TV doctor and former This Morning presenter, has said the culture on the ITV daytime programme "wasn't good for people's mental health". Speaking in a new BBC iPlayer documentary about imposter syndrome, Dr Ranj reflected on his time at the show, which he left in 2021.
Dr Ranj said he "really invested" himself into the show, often working night shifts before going straight into the studio. However, he described the culture that developed as "toxic" and said it was "painful" when his time on the programme ended. He added that the way people were treated and made to feel was detrimental to mental health.
Dr Ranj, who served as a mental health and anti-bullying ambassador for the channel, said it was his job to speak up when things were not right. He confirmed he has not spoken to former co-presenters Phillip Schofield or Holly Willoughby for a long time.
This Morning has faced a turbulent year, with Schofield leaving in May after admitting an affair with a younger colleague, and Willoughby departing in October. The show is currently hosted by guest presenters. ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall previously said she did not recognise claims of a toxic culture and noted that an internal investigation into Dr Ranj's complaint was not upheld.
Recent reports suggest Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are being considered as permanent replacements, but ITV has dismissed this as speculation.
