Birmingham NHS doctor turned social media DJ sensation to star in new ITV show hosted by David Tennant
The Birmingham-based NHS Doctor — who became a social media sensation performing DJ sets in his scrubs during the Covid-19 pandemic —will soon feature a brand new ITV show hosted by Doctor Who legend David Tennant.
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Dr Kishan Bodalia will soon take on the ultimate battle of brains and strategy in ITV’s brand new primetime reality series, Genius Game.
The new game show, which will be hosted by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning actor David Tennant, aims to bring together some of the UK’s sharpest minds in a high-stakes contest of wit, social strategy, and psychological gameplay.
Speaking ahead of the show, Bodalia said: “As someone who’s always been fascinated by people, psychology, and a bit of healthy competition, Genius Gamefelt like the perfect challenge.
"It’s a wild mix of brains, bluffing, and building alliances — and being part of the first-ever UK series is an honour.”
Bodalia, who grew up in the West Midlands and studied medicine at the University of Birmingham, captured the nation’s attention with his unique blend of talent, dedication, and charisma. His uplifting “NHSessions” DJ sets became a symbol of resilience, positivity, and creative expression during lockdown.
Since then, he has gone on to perform around the world — joining Fatboy Slim as a “Special Guest” on his UK arena tour, playing in Ibiza, supporting chart-toppers like Rudimental and Example, and opening the Camp Bestival main stage for Becky Hill. He even performed to over 500,000 spectators at London’s iconic New Year’s Day Parade.
Off the stage, Dr Bodalia continues to champion young people’s health as the face of NHS campaigns tackling youth vaping and mental health awareness.
Genius Game is based on the South Korean hit format and is available on ITV and ITVX.
