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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa issues heartfelt message to fans after shock exit
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has shared a sweet statement on social media after exiting the Tardis. The 32-year-old actor gutted (and surprised) fans after regenerating into returning star Billie Piper at the end of his season two finale on Saturday night after a dramatic conclusion to his and Belinda's eight-episode arc. This meant that after only two seasons, much to the dismay of Whovians everywhere, we had to say goodbye to his Doctor after only 16 episodes and two-and-a-half specials. Especially since his exit from the show was not announced beforehand – as is usually the case when one Doctor is set to leave – it made it even more of a plot twist. In an official Instagram post he shared images with his two companions Ruby Sunday and Belinda Chandra (Millie Gibson and Varada Sehtu) Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. He wrote: 'Three queens of the sky… 'Twas an experience like no other and thank God we were by eachothers side. There aren't quite the words for how much you both mean to me but I am so grateful I got the opportunity to work, learn from and laugh with you both everyday. You're both just simply incredible and it has been nothing short of a blessing to share this journey with both of you. Ruby Sunday and Belinda Chandra will live in mine and the Whoniverse hearts forever. Also shout out to the CAPTAIN of all 15's companions. Captain Poppy. Ultimate top dog of this season! (lil Sienna brought so much life and magic to us all on set ) I love you guys. We did it After the official BBC Doctor Who actor uploaded a picture of Gatwa as the Doctor in the Tardis with the caption of two broken hearts (as a nod to the Time Lord's unique physiology) and a fire emoji, the Sex Education star reposted it on his Instagram story. He added the caption: 'Thank you for it all, 15,' with a rocket emoji. The episode also involved his former companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) who shared her own farewell message on Instagram of the image of the two of them across their shared episodes. 'Nothing can put into words the experience we've shared. I am forever grateful to have been a part of it and watched you bloom into the fabulous Doctor the world has got to know and adore. You have made this incredible character even more special with who you are and how good you wear clothes. 'You're my forever friend and doctor and I'll be here cheering you on watching you on your further successes with every new companion you meet along the way ;) More Trending 'Thank you for taking me to the stars. Love, Ruby roo,' she wrote. Gatwa also reposted this, saying: 'My Ruby Roo.' Elsewhere in the heartbreaking finale, he shared a scene with 13th Doctor Jodie Whittaker adding that it 'was beyond a flipping honour and joy to work with legendary Jodie'. In an official BBC statement Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Doctor Who fans notice glaring issue with Billie Piper's shock return MORE: 7 best shows to binge if you're already missing Doctor Who after finale MORE: Is Ncuti Gatwa leaving? Our Doctor Who experts know who should take over
South Wales Argus
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Doctor Who finale 'leak' leaves fans scared and shocked
This series has treated viewers to Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor trying to get new companion Belinda Chandra (Verada Sethu) back home to Earth. The future of the series beyond this one remains up in the air, with no confirmation of a new series yet. However, a supposed 'leak' ahead of the series finale is gaining traction online, with fans shocked. Doctor Who finale 'leak' leaves fans 'scared' and 'shocked' Newsquest will not reveal the details of the alleged 'leak' going around as not to spoil the show. There is also no confirmation that any of it is true. However, fans have taken to social media to air their thoughts over the 'leak'. One said: "Okay I've seen the leak I assume everybody is talking about with Doctor Who. "I won't say anything on the tl, but my general thoughts: it's sitting with me in less than fun way." Another said: "I just woke up and opened Twitter and I'm hearing talk about a big doctor who leak what's going on I'm scared." A third posted a short video showing Freema Agyeman's former Doctor Who character Martha Jones saying: "Oh my god!" One doubted the rumours, though, saying: "Read the Doctor Who leaks and while some of them line up with what's happened so far, I really don't believe a certain few of them. "Feels like the leaker maybe threw in some red herrings as to not let the BBC catch on to the leak until recently." The BBC declined to comment on the Doctor Who rumours when approached for comment. When is the Doctor Who finale? How to watch amid schedule change The final episode of this series of Doctor Who, The Reality War, will be shown on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7.10pm on Saturday, May 31. It is the second part of a two-part finale, following Wish World from the week before. Set your watches for a global simulcast of the epic Season 2 finale! ⌚️ THE REALITY WAR will premiere on 31st May on @BBCOne, @BBCiPlayer and cinemas in the UK, and simultaneously on @DisneyPlus where available. — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) May 12, 2025 The two-part finale - Wish World and The Reality War - will be shown in cinemas across the UK. A schedule change for the finale has also been announced, with the finale airing at the same time across the UK. Recommended reading: Throughout the series, new episodes have been available at 8am on BBC iPlayer, however, this is not the case for the last episode. Teasing the finale, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, said: 'The Doctor is doomed, Belinda is lost, Ruby is trapped, UNIT is powerless, the Unholy Trinity rule supreme and the Underverse is rising. "And now we can all experience this devastating climax together, all at the same time, with a unique worldwide premiere. I can promise shocks, scares and revelations off the scale. Come and have fun!"
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doctor Who fans left 'scared' and shocked after 'leak' ahead of series finale
Doctor Who fans have been left "scared" and shocked after an alleged 'leak' ahead of the series finale. This series has treated viewers to Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor trying to get new companion Belinda Chandra (Verada Sethu) back home to Earth. The future of the series beyond this one remains up in the air, with no confirmation of a new series yet. However, a supposed 'leak' ahead of the series finale is gaining traction online, with fans shocked. Newsquest will not reveal the details of the alleged 'leak' going around as not to spoil the show. There is also no confirmation that any of it is true. However, fans have taken to social media to air their thoughts over the 'leak'. One said: "Okay I've seen the leak I assume everybody is talking about with Doctor Who. "I won't say anything on the tl, but my general thoughts: it's sitting with me in less than fun way." Another said: "I just woke up and opened Twitter and I'm hearing talk about a big doctor who leak what's going on I'm scared." A third posted a short video showing Freema Agyeman's former Doctor Who character Martha Jones saying: "Oh my god!" One doubted the rumours, though, saying: "Read the Doctor Who leaks and while some of them line up with what's happened so far, I really don't believe a certain few of them. "Feels like the leaker maybe threw in some red herrings as to not let the BBC catch on to the leak until recently." The BBC declined to comment on the Doctor Who rumours when approached for comment. The final episode of this series of Doctor Who, The Reality War, will be shown on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7.10pm on Saturday, May 31. It is the second part of a two-part finale, following Wish World from the week before. Set your watches for a global simulcast of the epic Season 2 finale! ⌚️ THE REALITY WAR will premiere on 31st May on @BBCOne, @BBCiPlayer and cinemas in the UK, and simultaneously on @DisneyPlus where available. — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) May 12, 2025 The two-part finale - Wish World and The Reality War - will be shown in cinemas across the UK. A schedule change for the finale has also been announced, with the finale airing at the same time across the UK. Recommended reading: 'Off the scale' Doctor Who finale set for schedule shake up in 'unique' launch How to watch all the Doctor Who episodes in order from 1963 to the present day Calling all Doctor Who fans - see the 12 most popular filming locations to visit Throughout the series, new episodes have been available at 8am on BBC iPlayer, however, this is not the case for the last episode. Teasing the finale, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, said: 'The Doctor is doomed, Belinda is lost, Ruby is trapped, UNIT is powerless, the Unholy Trinity rule supreme and the Underverse is rising. "And now we can all experience this devastating climax together, all at the same time, with a unique worldwide premiere. I can promise shocks, scares and revelations off the scale. Come and have fun!"
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Are you a true Doctor Who fan? Prove it with our ultimate timey wimey quiz
With Doctor Who making a return to our screens, we have the ultimate timey wimey quiz to help you celebrate and prove you're a loyal fan of the hit sci-fi show. Ncuti Gatwa will be back in the TARDIS for more adventures in time and space in what will be his second full series. He will be joined by new companion Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu, with Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday also making a return. A number of guest stars are also featuring, including Rylan Clark, Alan Cumming and Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE. Lock in - all of time and space awaits! ✨ #DoctorWho returns April 12th on @BBCiPlayer in the UK and @DisneyPlus where available — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) March 24, 2025 Ahead of the new series, we have put together the ultimate wibbly wobbly timey wimey quiz. If you're fluent in Gallifreyan and know everything about the Time Lord inside out, it's time to prove your knowledge. Good luck! Geronimo! Allons-y! How'd you get on? Let us know in the comments. Still thirsty for more Doctor Who content? You can watch hundreds of episodes from the show all the way back from 1963. There are also spinoffs from the show in the form of Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Recommended reading: Everything to know about the new Doctor Who series from cast to guest stars How to watch all the Doctor Who episodes in order from 1963 to the present day Calling all Doctor Who fans - see the 12 most popular filming locations to visit The new series of Doctor Who begins on Saturday, April 12. It will be split into eight episodes, with a two-part finale. Series 15 will officially launch at 8am on BBC iPlayer and later the same day at 6.50pm on BBC One in the UK.
BBC News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The Doctor is back… with a brand new companion
Meet Varada Sethu's Belinda Chandra, who's about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with The Who is back, with a new episode materialising onto iPlayer on Saturday 12 April - and the show has a new face for fans to The Robot Revolution, we will meet Belinda Chandra (played by Varada Sethu), who crosses The Doctor's path when a group of robots kidnap her after believing she is their that's just the beginning of the adventure for the pair. Writer and Doctor Who mastermind Russell T Davies says: "They are flung into outer space, and for all sorts of mysterious reasons that will be revealed as the series goes on, he can't get her home. "He's got a time machine that can travel anywhere. But the one place he can't land is that day in May in 2025 when Belinda left the Earth, and that's going to be the ongoing struggle of the entire series – get Belinda home."This means the pair have a different dynamic than the one between The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson).Davies says that at first, the pair are "a little bit more combative," but that "she very quickly realises this is the most amazing person in the universe". Who is playing Belinda Chandra? Meet actor Varada Sethu… although she will not need any introduction to anyone who watched the last series of Doctor Who (streaming now on iPlayer).The Indian-born, Tyne and Wear-raised actor previously appeared in the episode Boom, playing Mundy Flynn, the Anglican Marine who met The Doctor on the is not the first companion who has previously appeared on the show playing a different Agyeman (who played David Tennant-era companion Martha Jones) played a victim of the Cybermen in the episode Army of Ghosts, while Karen Gillan (who played Amy Pond alongside Matt Smith) played a Pompeii soothsayer in episode The Fires of Pompeii – that also featured future Doctor Peter Capaldi. Most recently, Sethu also joined the Star Wars universe when she starred in Andor on Disney+. On that Rogue One spin-off, she played Cinta Kaz, the medic to the Rebels of the planet her other credits for the BBC are crime comedy Annika and pre-apocalyptic drama Hard tells the BBC she got the call to play Belinda just as she was leaving an acting course. "I had just done this intense scene with my scene partner in front of everyone and I was crying and crazy," she says."I was on this high, this buzz, and I got a call from my agent to say, 'do you want to go in for this meeting to go in for the companion?'""She got it on the spot," says Gatwa. "She's that good."Asked what she loves most about her new role, Sethu says: "It's so exciting, and there's so many different genres in each episode. I don't think there are many jobs where you get to do that."Series two of Doctor Who premieres on 12 April 2025 on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK.
