The future of popular TV medic Dr Ranj Singh on the BBC's Morning Live is hanging in the balance, according to industry reports. The NHS clinician, 46, has been quietly replaced by a fresh cohort of television doctors after stepping away from the programme in July 2025.
A Controversial Commercial Deal
Dr Ranj's absence from the daily show coincides with his controversial decision to sign a lucrative deal with the weight-loss injection company, Voy. He has been promoting the platform alongside presenter Coleen Nolan. A source told The Sun that with weight loss jabs being a highly topical issue, it would have been inappropriate for him to discuss the subject on-air while under contract to promote a commercial weight loss firm.
He has been off air since July 2025 to focus on other freelance work, including his role with Voy. The company, which has backing from institutions including the University of Oxford, charges a minimum of £169 per month for its services, which include access to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy alongside lifestyle coaching.
New Faces Impress BBC Bosses
In his absence, BBC executives are said to be 'really impressed' by new additions to the show's medical panel. They include Dr Kas Ahmed, who found fame on the third series of The Traitors, and Dr Aziza Sesay. They now appear alongside established experts like Dr Xand van Tulleken, Dr Punam Krishan, and Dr Oscar Duke.
A source emphasised the importance of a rotating pool of experts to the Morning Live team. "Having a pool of experts who dip in and out of the show is really important to the Morning Live crew. It's very much a team effort," they said.
Freelance Freedom and Uncertain Return
The BBC has previously confirmed that as a freelancer, Dr Ranj is permitted to undertake external paid work in line with its editorial guidelines. A spokesman stated last year: 'He has stepped away from his role on Morning Live while he fulfils this third-party engagement.'
It is not known what he is being paid by Voy, but he previously received £22,500 for appearing in an AstraZeneca advert about childhood flu. His last promotional post for Voy on social media was on 13 November, and it remains unclear when or if he will return to the BBC programme.
In an October video with Coleen Nolan, Dr Ranj defended platforms like Voy, stating they are effective because they bring coaching and clinical support under one roof. "There's research that shows that using a platform like Voy is more effective at losing weight and keeping it off," he said.
