With Piers Wenger, controller BBC Drama, saying: 'We are beyond thrilled to have John Bishop joining Doctor Who. It's a great thing to pass on, it's a great gift to go 'good luck, don't be too good! John Bishop has joined the cast of Doctor Who for the beloved sci-fi show's upcoming series 13, 'John is a wonderful addition to the show and we have no doubt that series 13 is going to be another thrilling set of adventures for the Doctor.'. She made her first appearance in the 2017 Christmas special, Twice Upon A Time. David Tennant did the same, but extended his tenure with special shows. Tiffany Bakker The West Australian. EXCLUSIVE: Doctor Who bosses are planning for the Time Lord's fourteenth regeneration after Jodie Whittaker decided she will leave after the next series which airs in the UK in the Autumn later this year, Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with our free email newsletter. But the show is produced out of BBC Wales, meaning David Tennant's Staged pal Michael Sheen could be a frontrunner, along with fellow Welsh Gavin & Stacey favourite Joanna Page. She said: “It certainly was not handed to me on a plate. The early favourites to replace Jodie Whittaker on Doctor Who have been revealed.. “I absolutely adore it. 'If this is the end, it'll be the saddest departure of a Doctor...', Fan reaction: The news of Jodie's alleged departure left fans emotional with viewers praising the star for 'showing women can be heroes too', One more fan typed: 'I think everyone is offline just now and no wonder since all the horrible news, but jodie whittaker will always be our doctor no matter what happens. Jodie Whittaker, the current Doctor Who in this decades-long sci-fi series, is reportedly bidding goodbye to her lead role. She's completed the look with heels and a velvet clutch for a statement evening look. Youtube Facebook Twitter Videos Search ... Once Series 13 is done and dusted, though, it appears that Jodie Whittaker’s time as the Doctor could well be coming to a close. 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Jodie Whittaker has quit Doctor Who and will leave the show at the end of the next series, according to reports. Jodie Whittaker has played the Doctor for three years (Picture: BBC) The BBC has responded to reports that Jodie Whittaker is quitting her role … Jodie Whittaker, Actress: Doctor Who. Oh, we've had to keep this one secret for a long, long time. The source said she will follow co-stars Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole out of the door later this year, but showrunner Chris Chibnall is to remain. It follows reports that Jodie will be leaving her title role on the BBC show at the end of the next series. The actor is reportedly ready to quit 'Doctor Who' after three years. It was getting really tedious that even in my own kitchen I was still talking like that.”. Bookies are currently offering odds on Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall, Fleabag's Pheobe Waller-Bridge, Friday Night Dinners' Tom Rosenthal and hunky Happy Valley star James Norton – most of whom were in the running last time around. It's very exciting. Share 0 Comments. Mum-of-one Whittaker was announced as the 13th Doctor in July 2017. T he 38-year-old intends to follow in the footsteps of predecessors including Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi by stepping down after three series at the helm of the Tardis.. Whittaker, the 13th Doctor, became the first woman in the role when she replaced Capaldi in 2017. Going on to discuss what it's been like in the role, Jodie went on: 'Because I haven't handed off so I'm still in that strange floating space where I own it, I'm not kicked out of the club yet. Pinterest. Guernsey goes into lockdown for the first time in seven months after four new Covid-19 cases were discovered... 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Susanna Reid, 50, fears being left alone in her 'empty nest' when all three of her sons go off to university. you want it to be special, precious and exciting for the next generation as it was for the old one. '', David went on: 'It never goes away, it's 15 years since I did it and I'm here today, it never goes away.'. Jodie Whittaker was the perfect choice for the first woman in this iconic role and I hope many more follow in her path. The actress, 38, is said to have told bosses of the BBC sci-fi drama series that she won't return after the forthcoming new season, and that they'll need to start thinking about recasting the role of the Time Lord. 'But it's like what Jodie says, when you're in it you're like 'yeah this is it, this is my TARDIS', it is quite weird that it carries on without you. SNP vows to UNILATERALLY hold a second Scottish independence referendum if Sturgeon wins May election - and... 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Jodie Whittaker, the actress playing Doctor Who, confesses that she was distraught when she filmed her final sequences with Bradley Walsh and … Jodie's take on the Doctor … The Doctor travels through time and space in his spaceship, called a TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space), which resembles a police box. 'There's an expectation of what it will be like and what it actually is I suppose,' he explained. At some point, these shoes are going to be handed on, but it’s not yet. WhatsApp. … They are known as his companions. Jodie Whittaker is ready to hand her shows as the time lord! Whovians got to begin the New Year in … The IT Crowd star, 43, is not far behind Michaela as he looks to add to his impressive CV. The comedian, 54, will take on the role of Dan as he boards the TARDIS. 'The thing I would say to the next person is the pressure of the history of the show is all made up in your own head, on set all the crew who have transitioned onto the show they are kind of excited and with you to bring something new because that is the beauty of this as a role. PETER WALKER: Are slim people ALWAYS fitter than fatties? Jodie Whittaker, the current Doctor Who in this decades-long sci-fi series, is reportedly bidding goodbye to her lead role. She Was Named After Jodie Foster. Jodie Whittaker Reveals Why She Was Sad Filming Doctor Who Holiday Special. He also encounters several evil beings, such as Daleks and Cyberman, and is forced to defeat them sing minimal resources, such as his Sonic Screwdriver, as they try to destroy or take over other planets, including Earth. People see the 13th Doctor and they feel warmth and happiness. Last year, Jodie joined forces for the first time with ex-stars Tennant and Smith in a reunion for HBO Max, to reminisce together about their experiences on the iconic show. Since then, David Tennant and Matt Smith have led the show. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Whittaker has previously starred in TV thriller Broadchurch and medical drama Trust Me. The Mandalorian's third season could be delayed amid pileup... 'It really is a case of Doctor 'Who?' Three seasons: The star will reportedly finish the role after three seasons, the average for a Time Lord. This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. The 38-year-old became the first woman to take on the role when she replaced Peter Capaldi in 2017. Tiffany Bakker The West Australian. Jodie Whittaker was the perfect choice for the first woman in this iconic role and I hope many more follow in her path. Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who returns, with the help of the fan favourite Captain Jack. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Actor-comedian John Bishop has boarded the Jodie Whittaker-led cast of "Doctor Who" season 13. It's said that Jodie - who has also starred in the likes of Broadchurch, Black Mirror and The Smoke during her career - always planned to stick to this rhythm. During his travels, The Doctor meets people and invites them to voyage with him. Amazing! Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who returns, with the help of the fan favourite Captain Jack. Jodie's first season as the Doctor averaged at almost 8 million viewers across the series, just shy of David Tennant's final turn in the role. Meanwhile, In January 2020, Jodie told Entertainment Weekly: 'I absolutely adore [the role]. There was a long process, as there should be. The one thing that ALL the Time Lords have in common is that they vary hugely from each other, regardless of gender. The Doctor, played by Jodie Whittaker, was captured wrapping up warm at Cold Knap as filming for the upcoming Season 13, which is being filmed under … We can't wait for you to meet Dan when the show returns later this year.'. Fri, 1 January 2021 8:00AM. Actor-comedian John Bishop has boarded the Jodie Whittaker-led cast of "Doctor Who" season 13. A Doctor I'll always hold close to the hearts. Filming on the current run of the BBC sci-fi show is due to finish this summer and it will air in the autumn. Are you already a subscriber? He was the Fourth Doctor from 1974-1980, across seven seasons. When it happens, I can pre-empt it will be my most devastating moment. This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. The 61-year-old comedy veteran was reportedly spotted by fans filming scenes in Swansea with the Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker. The first run of Doctor Who ended in 1989 before being revived in 2005 with Christopher Ecclestone as the Ninth Doctor. One fan wrote: 'Jodie Whittaker was always there for fans, inspiring the younger generation that women can be heroes too. 'In person and on screen, she's a beaming light of hope, illuminating the darkest of days. Jodie Whittaker, the actress playing Doctor Who, confesses that she was distraught when she filmed her final sequences with Bradley Walsh and … Success: Jodie's first season as the Doctor averaged at almost 8 million viewers across the series, just shy of David Tennant's final turn in the role. Just days after the Doctor Who special, Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks, debuted, rumors began to swirl that Jodie Whittaker is leaving her … https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/13674196/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-exit-rumours The news of Jodie's alleged departure left fans emotional with viewers praising the 'inspiring' star for making them 'fall in love with the show again' during her tenure as the 13th Doctor. Accroding to BBC, Bishop will be joining the Thirteenteenth Doctor and Yaz on the time machine TARDIS. The Doctor, played by Jodie Whittaker, was captured wrapping up warm at Cold Knap as filming for the upcoming Season 13, which is being filmed under … Keep reading for 10 things you didn’t know about Jodie Whittaker. 'There this thought of 'oh I think for a second I felt indispensable' but then that's how that show works, and then you become part of the history of it.'. Showrunner, Chris Chibnall, said: 'It's time for the next chapter of Doctor Who, and it starts with a man called Dan. at the moment following Jodie Whittaker's announcement, and while Michaela Coel leads the betting, Richard Ayoade is close behind as a popular second-favourite.'. Matt then added: 'I've got that picture David and I gave it to my granddad and you're smiling at me as if like 'you've got no idea' and I look like I'm peeing myself or something, I just look so nervous. You can’t just be blasé about it.”. Twitter. 1. The much-decorated Fleabag and Killing Eve is among the favourites for the role. Jodie Whittaker, from Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire, is the current Doctor and wanted to do her bit to help others who might be worried. 'So when you realise it's your turn you do kind of know what that means in terms of loss of anonymity, and the fact the first line of your obituary has almost certainly been written but I think that's different to knowing what it feels like and carrying that around. The BBC has responded to a report that Jodie Whittaker is leaving Doctor Who.. You can unsubscribe at any time. Marking a year since The Woman Who Fell To Earth, here's Jodie Whittaker accompanied by...Jodie Whittaker. Chewing Gum star Michaela Coel, 33, (left) is the current bookies' favourite to take over, while IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade, 43, (right) is not far behind, 'It's an absolute dream come true to be joining Doctor Who and I couldn't wish for better company than Jodie and Mandip.'. ', Matt then chimed in by saying: 'I once had someone shout across the street, and I hadn't shot a single frame, 'don't break Doctor Who! Brand new: On Friday, a New Year's 2021 special aired on BBC One, with the next full season set for later this year - presumably with a new Doctor taking over at the end of it, Outgoing: She took the role from the prior star of the show, Peter Capaldi, who played the iconic character from 2014-2017.