Dr Ranj Singh, the familiar face of BBC's Morning Live, has broken his silence on rumours that he has been quietly replaced on the show. The TV medic, who has been absent since July, took to social media to address speculation about his future on the programme.
In a video message, Dr Ranj clarified that he has not been axed, nor has he left the NHS. He explained that he temporarily suspended his medical licence—a routine practice for doctors not seeing patients—after deciding not to undertake clinical work this year. He remains a qualified doctor and has taken up a part-time research role focusing on using AI to identify and treat sepsis in children.
Addressing his absence from Morning Live, Dr Ranj stated: 'Have I left Morning Live? No, I haven't. I'm actually taking a break while I focus on some of my other projects.' He revealed that his work with brands such as Voy and Manual, due to on-screen editorial guidelines, prevents him from appearing on the show during that period.
Dr Ranj emphasised that he only partners with companies he genuinely supports and that the work allows him to pursue charitable causes. He added: 'I haven't fallen out with anybody, I haven't been replaced. My hope is to go back to Morning Live as soon as my brand work is over.'
An insider previously told The Sun that Dr Ranj had stepped aside to focus on freelance work, leading to new presenters impressing bosses. The source noted that having a pool of experts is important for the show.
