Strictly Come Dancing personality Dr. Ranj Singh has addressed his separation from former spouse Sulvinder Samra, who recently discussed their “painful” split following seven years of marriage.
In a social media statement in 2011, the TV figure revealed his divorce, which occurred when he realized he was gay. He expressed that revisiting his divorce or marriage from 2006 was not something he had planned. Reflecting on his past, he shared that the divorce, although almost two decades ago, remains a complex and emotional chapter in his life.
Dr. Ranj clarified that discussing his divorce is not for attention but to potentially assist others going through similar situations. He acknowledged the difficulties of the breakup, attributing it to various factors and the challenges of understanding identity and sexuality. Despite the pain, he emphasized the importance of learning from past decisions and experiences.
Expressing respect and gratitude for his past relationship, Dr. Ranj highlighted the lack of winners in a breakup, emphasizing the sadness that impacts everyone involved. He also reassured that his intentions were not to cause distress with his comments, aiming to share his story with kindness and perspective.
In response to his emotional post, Dr. Ranj’s boyfriend, James, expressed love and pride for him. This statement followed Dr. Ranj briefly mentioning the end of his marriage in an interview with The Big Issue, where he questioned his happiness despite achieving career and personal milestones.
Meanwhile, Sulvinder Samra shared her side of the divorce experience on social media, expressing disappointment in how her life unfolded. She revealed struggling with feelings of inadequacy and shame for years following the breakup.
Dr. Ranj, a doctor, TV presenter, and author recognized for his roles in various shows, including CBeebies’ Get Well Soon and ITV’s This Morning, participated in Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, finishing in 10th place with partner Janette Manrara.
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