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Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland takes a swipe at TV doctor Punam Krishnan during launch show


The blind comic is among fifteen new celebrities taking part in the twenty-second series of the long-running show, which is currently under investigation.

But new contestant Chris McCausland used it as an unlikely platform to reference Britain's floundering National Health Service and the ongoing battle to secure a face-to-face doctors appointment. But while the chaos sparked by former contestant Amanda Abbington and her allegations of backstage bullying were swept aside on Saturday, McCausland, 47, aimed a dig at fellow competitor Dr. Punam Krishnan. Krishnan, a locum practitioner, was discussing her hectic work schedule with show presenter Tess Daly after being paired with Gorka Marquez , when McCausland stepped in

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