✅ Yes, the content about television personalities like Smriti Irani and Navjot Singh Sidhu who made the leap into politics is true and well-documented.

These include:

1. Times of India Fact Check confirms that Navjot Singh Sidhu had announced he would quit politics if Rahul Gandhi lost the Amethi seat to Smriti Irani in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Sidhu also initially rejected that Irani was giving a tough fight to Gandhihttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/times-fact-check/news/fact-check-did-navjot-sidhu-say-hell-quit-politics-if-rahul-gandhi-loses-amethi/articleshow/69468625.cms (Trust Score 9/10 — Times of India is one of India's largest and most authoritative news outlets).

2. The Tribune reports on the political contest between Smriti Irani and Rahul Gandhi with references to Navjot Singh Sidhu's statements about quitting politics if Gandhi lost, showing Sidhu’s public profile spanning sports, entertainment, and politicshttps://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/keep-your-word-and-quit-tweeple-to-sidhu-on-rahul-s-amethi-loss-777305/ (Trust Score 7/10 — The Tribune is a well-established Indian newspaper).

3. Moneycontrol covers Navjot Singh Sidhu’s political journey, noting his transition from cricket and television to politics, resigning from BJP before joining Congress, and his controversies including political rivalrieshttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/run-ins-with-punjab-cm-pictures-hugging-pak-army-chief-the-many-controversies-of-navjot-singh-sidhus-political-life-4216391.html (Trust Score 8/10 — Moneycontrol is a reputable source for financial and general news).

These sources demonstrate the well-known trend of television stars entering Indian politics, with Smriti Irani and Navjot Singh Sidhu as prominent examples.