Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa turned into a Barbie doll days after being axed from BBC series
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DOCTOR Who star Ncuti Gatwa has been turned into a Barbie doll — despite being axed from the BBC series.
Creator Mattel unveiled its new Doctor Who toys at the MCM London Comic Con yesterday.
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Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has been turned into a Barbie doll — despite being axed from the BBC series
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The figurine of the 15th Doctor and his companion Ruby Sunday were unveiled at the MCM London Comic Con
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They included a figurine of the 15th Doctor and his companion Ruby Sunday, played in the show by Millie Gibson.
The dolls are available to pre-order on Mattel's website for £51 each.
Ncuti, 32, who appeared in the 2023 Barbie movie, said: 'Barbie is iconic, so to see a Barbie iteration of the Doctor was emotional, surreal, incredible and I can't wipe the smile off my face.
'I hope kids are able to enjoy the doll and see themselves in it and think 'I can do anything'.'
The Sun revealed yesterday that Ncuti has been axed from the show after woke storylines led to plummeting ratings.
The final straw for bosses came when the lead actor pulled out of the Eurovision Song Contest amid controversy over Israel's participation.
A TV insider told The Sun: 'If the final nail wasn't already in the coffin, it was well and truly hammered in after that.
'Bosses were incredibly disappointed.
"Ncuti, as the Doctor, is one of the corporation's most high-profile faces.
"His withdrawal was incredibly embarrassing.
'It caps off what has been a largely depressing tenure in the Tardis for Ncuti.'
It is understood that no replacement is lined up for the Time Lord's regeneration on May 31, with the 62-year-old show likely to be paused while its future is considered.
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The dolls are available to pre-order on Mattel's website for £51 each
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