There have been many rumours but it now really looks like Jodie Whittaker is to leave Doctor Who at the end of next series.
This is basically from a leak The Mirror newspaper has obtained. They have been told, “It’s all very hush-hush but it is known on set that Jodie is leaving and they are gearing up for a regeneration.”
Jodie took over the role in 2017 as the first female actress to play the role. She has just completed her second year with the New Years special involving Daleks.
The production team had already started filming her third season in November 2020.
Not a record breaking run
Three years is normal length of time for someone to be in the role. In fact it’s believed it’s part of the contract when someone is offered the role.
Jon Pertwee did five years and the much loved Tom Baker did seven. But those are the exceptions.
Doctor Who Series 13
We understand the Sontarans and Weeping Angles will be making a comeback in Jodie’s final run.
The BBC did not wish to comment this Sunday on the news.
Ashad (Patrick O’Kane) and The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) in Doctor Who, 12:09 “Ascension of the Cybermen” ©2020 BBC Studios/BBC America, photo by Ben Blackall The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) in the Doctor Who 12:07 “Can You Hear Me?” ©2020 BBC Studios/BBC America, photo by Ben Blackall Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yaz (Mandip Gill), The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), and Graham (Bradley Walsh) in the Doctor Who 1208 “The Haunting Of Villa Diodati” Next Time Trailer ©2020 BBC Studios The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) in DW1206 ©2020 BBC Studios, BBC America, photo by Ben Blackall The Judoon with The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) in Doctor Who Series 1205 ©2019 BBC America/BBC Studios, Photo by James Pardon Doctor Who Series 12 – Yasmin (Mandip Gill), Ryan (Tosin Cole), The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and Graham (Bradley Walsh) ©2019 BBC America Doctor Who Series 11 – Costume Reveal for The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) ©2017 BBC Worldwide, photo by Steve Schofield Doctor Who Series 11 – Yasmin (Mandip Gill), Graham (Bradley Walsh), The ’13th’ Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and Ryan (Tosin Cole) ©2017 BBC, photo by Chris Chibnall