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The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC ‘could put new series of Doctor Who on pause' after Ncuti Gatwa axe
BBC 'could put new series of Doctor Who on pause' after Ncuti Gatwa axe. The former Sex Education star was 6 Doctor Who bosses might 'rest' the show after Ncuti Gatwa was axed from the show Credit: BBC 6 The Sex Education star has been axed from the long-running sci-fi show Credit: Getty 6 It's been reported that 'woke' storylines have seen ratings plummet Credit: BBC But, it's thought that execs are likely to rest the 62-year-old show as they consider who might be the star to revive its fortunes. Insiders believe Disney+, which has pumped millions into the production, may not renew its deal. One source said: "It's unlikely we will see who Ncuti regenerates into as the Beeb will keep options open. READ MORE ON DOCTOR WHO "And if they do rest the show for years, it makes it virtually impossible to cast someone now." It's been reported that 'woke' storylines have seen ratings plummet as fans switched off. The series has seen as producers introduced characters such as non-binary aliens. A TV insider said: 'If the final nail wasn't already in the coffin, it was well and truly hammered in after that. Most read in News TV 'Bosses were incredibly disappointed. Ncuti, as the Doctor, is one of the corporation's most high-profile faces. 'His withdrawal was incredibly embarrassing. Doctor Who's wokest ever lead star Ncuti Gatwa axed after just two series with show set to be paused after ratings nosedive Mystery first surrounded the star when he suddenly withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest results showcase . The actor pulled out of delivering the UK's jury scores — just 48 hours before the 69th annual song contest kicked off in Switzerland. Ncuti — who has been an outspoken supporter of Palestine — stepped aside moments after Israel qualified for the grand final. The BBC confirmed he would no longer be involved, citing 'unforeseen circumstances" with Who has starred in Doctor Who? Which actors have portrayed the famous Time Lord over the years? First Doctor: William Hartnell (1963 - 1966) Second Doctor: Patrick Troughton (1966 - 1969) Third Doctor: Jon Pertwee (1970 - 1974) Fourth Doctor: Tom Baker (1974 - 1981) Fifth Doctor: Peter Davidson (1982 - 1984) Sixth Doctor: Colin Baker (1984 - 1986) Seventh Doctor: Sylvester McCoy (1987 - 1989) Eighth Doctor: Paul McGann (1996) Ninth Doctor: Christopher Eccleston (2005) Tenth Doctor: David Tennant (2005 - 2010) 11th Doctor: Matt Smith (2010 - 2013) 12th Doctor: Peter Capaldi (2014 - 2017) 13th Doctor: Jodie Whittaker (2018 - 2022) 14th Doctor: David Tennant (2023) 15th Doctor: Ncuti Gatwa (2023 - present) Israel's entry in the competition was a singer named , 24, who survived the Hamas terror attack on October 7, 2023 . She ended up coming in second place when her track, New Day Will Rise. 6 Ncuti's tenure on the 62-year-old series will come to an end Credit: BBC 6 Recent storylines have focussed on incels and non-binary aliens Credit: BBC 6 It's thought by insiders that Disney+ will not renew its deal after plowing millions into the production Credit: BBC
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Axed Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa reveals new job after BBC show exit
AXED Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has revealed a huge new job after his BBC show exit. We previously revealed that the former Sex Education star Advertisement 5 Ncuti Gatwa has revealed his new project after he was forced to step aside on Doctor Who Credit: Getty 5 BBC bosses have given him the boot after just two series Credit: BBC 5 The actor will appear in a satirical comedy film with A-list actors Credit: Instagram plummet in recent years. The actor is off after just two series with no replacement likely for the Time Lord's regeneration on May 31. Now, the actor is quickly moving on as he has just announced his next project on social media. He will stay in the upcoming satirical black comedy film called The Roses. Advertisement READ MORE ON DOCTOR WHO The star took to his Instagram stories as he displayed the poster of the Hollywood movie, alongside a simple rose and red heart emoji. It features a completely star-studded cast of Hollywood A-listers and Oscar winners. Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, and I, Tonya star While former Saturday Night Live favourites Advertisement Most read in News TV The news comes after He pulled out of his commitments just 48 hours before he was due to appear in front of 160million people. Doctor Who's wokest ever lead star Ncuti Gatwa axed after just two series with show set to be paused after ratings nosedive At the time, the corporation confirmed he would no longer be involved, citing 'unforeseen circumstances' and he was replaced by This was amid stepped aside moments after Israel qualified for the grand final. Advertisement A TV insider said: "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. Who has starred in Doctor Who? Which actors have portrayed the famous Time Lord over the years? First Doctor: William Hartnell (1963 - 1966) Second Doctor: Patrick Troughton (1966 - 1969) Third Doctor: Jon Pertwee (1970 - 1974) Fourth Doctor: Tom Baker (1974 - 1981) Fifth Doctor: Peter Davidson (1982 - 1984) Sixth Doctor: Colin Baker (1984 - 1986) Seventh Doctor: Sylvester McCoy (1987 - 1989) Eighth Doctor: Paul McGann (1996) Ninth Doctor: Christopher Eccleston (2005) Tenth Doctor: David Tennant (2005 - 2010) 11th Doctor: Matt Smith (2010 - 2013) 12th Doctor: Peter Capaldi (2014 - 2017) 13th Doctor: Jodie Whittaker (2018 - 2022) 14th Doctor: David Tennant (2023) 15th Doctor: Ncuti Gatwa (2023 - present) "His withdrawal was incredibly embarrassing. Execs are likely to rest the 62-year-old show to consider who might revive its fortunes. Advertisement 5 The Sun revealed the news of Ncuti's departure 5 Ratings have plummeted on the long-running sci-fi series Credit: BBC
Geek Girl Authority
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
DOCTOR WHO: 'The Interstellar Song Contest' Ending, Explained
If we learned anything from the Fifteenth Doctor's (Ncuti Gatwa) inaugural season on Doctor Who , it's that there's always a twist at the end. And the conclusion of Season 2 Episode 6, 'The Interstellar Song Contest,' in particular, packs a wallop of a twist. It lays the groundwork for the highly anticipated two-part season finale. Let's delve into what transpired in the final moments of the Doctor and Belinda Chandra's (Varada Sethu) latest adventure, including that jaw-dropping development. RELATED: Read our recap of Doctor Who 's 'The Interstellar Song Contest' May 24, 2025 DOCTOR WHO Season 2 Episode 6, 'The Interstellar Song Contest.' Photo credit: Lara Cornell/BBC Studios/Disney/Bad Wolf Our titular Time Lord and Belinda are led to the TARDIS, which is sitting in the Harmony Arena's resident museum. Belinda tells the Doctor what's on her heart — she thinks he's wonderful. You can see that moment hit Fifteen as he wells up with genuine emotion. He needed to hear that. However, Belinda still finds him inscrutable, and his torturing Kid (Freddie Fox) frightened her. As for me, I'm happy we finally saw this Doctor's unadulterated rage in action. The Doctor admits the potential mass murder of three trillion people triggered him, reminding him of Gallifrey and how everyone died in the blink of an eye. He almost tells Belinda about seeing visions of his granddaughter, Susan Foreman (Carole Ann Ford), aboard the TARDIS. If you recall, the Doctor last mentioned Susan in Season 1 Episode 2, 'The Devil's Chord,' to Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson). His incredulity regarding these visions makes me believe we'll see Susan in person soon. The conversation pivots to getting Belinda back to Earth. You don't want that hot chef to think you've ghosted him. Rock and Dust and Ashes That's when the Graham Norton hologram recites facts about Earth, including its date of destruction: May 24, 2025. Of course, this episode takes place in 2925, so the planet was eradicated 900 years prior. 'It is said the planet disintegrated into rock and dust and ashes,' Norton explains. Like Gallifrey, the human civilization perished in a 'single second.' Cause? Unknown . RELATED: TV Review: Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 4, 'Lucky Day' Next, the Doctor vows to return Belinda to her homeworld and save it. However, the TARDIS bumps up against May 24, 2025. The lights within flash red as an alarm blares. That's how you know something is really, really wrong. A series of sounds, including grinding and humming, sends Belinda and the Doctor down the path of panic. 'That is the sound of May the 24th,' our eponymous Gallifreyan states before a fiery explosion blows the doors off the TARDIS. How Inelegant DOCTOR WHO — Photo courtesy of BBC Studios/Disney/Bad Wolf But wait — there's more. Mike (Kadiff Kirwan) and Gary Gabbastone (Charlie Condou) finish reviving the last of the contest attendees who were floating in space within the mavity shell. None other than Mrs. Flood (Anita Dobson) emerges from Rylan Clark's former cryogenic chamber. Mrs. Flood asks if the Doctor has left, to which the Gabbastones confirm that our Time Lord has vacated the premises. Mrs. Flood reveals her double-brain stem is frozen, which is lethal for a Time Lady. She rattles off 'famous last words' as she radiates with bi-generation energy. 'Let battle begin,' Mrs. Flood declares as another woman leaps out of her body. This is the Rani (Archie Panjabi). Mrs. Flood used to be the Rani, but now she's a Rani, making Panjabi's Rani 'the definite article.' They explain to Mike and Gary that they're the same person, though. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Doctor Who 's Belinda Chandra However, Mrs. Flood is clearly more in a subservient, obsequious position now. She's overly apologetic. Mrs. Flood hands the Rani the Vindicator readings. If you recall, Mrs. Flood tagged those when the Doctor set up the Vindicator at the beginning of the episode, shortly after his and Belinda's arrival. She hands the Rani a circular device that emits a white light. The Rani orders Mrs. Flood to accompany her, claiming she has 'a date to arrange.' May 24, perhaps? She threatens to bring the Doctor 'absolute terror.' About the Rani DOCTOR WHO — Photo courtesy of BBC Studios This legendary nemesis of the Doctor has been around since the 1980s, although this is her first appearance in the 2005 revival series. Initially portrayed by Kate O'Mara, she made her debut during the Sixth Doctor's (Colin Baker) tenure in the TV serial The Mark of the Rani on February 9, 1985. RELATED: Doctor Who : Our Favorite Easter Eggs From 'Lux' The Rani is a renegade Time Lady and scientist who has no qualms with pushing the boundaries of experimentation on humans. Her more formal name is Ushas of Miasimia Goria. She's also a member of The Deca, which is comprised of Gallifreyan acolytes from the Prydonian Academy. The Rani is eventually banished from Gallifrey. Additionally, the Rani appeared in the 1987 serial Time and the Rani (with Sylvester McCoy's Seventh Doctor) and Dimensions in Time (a 1993 TV special). O'Mara also lent her vocal talents to the character in the audio drama The Rani Reaps the Whirlwind (2000). After O'Mara's passing, Siobhan Redmond took over, debuting in the 2014 audio drama The Rani Elite . She reprised the role for the 2015 audio drama Planet of the Rani . The iconic foe and contemporary of the Doctor also has a slew of novels centered on her adventures, starting with a novelization of her TV debut that hit bookshelves in January 1986. Her last book appearance is in the 2013 digital short story 'Something Borrowed' in celebration of Doctor Who 's 50th anniversary. RELATED: Read our Doctor Who recaps Two Ranis and a Doctor The first part of the Season 2 finale, 'Wish World,' sees the two Ranis teaming up with Conrad Clark (Jonah Hauer-King), who makes his return since starring as the main antagonist in episode four, 'Lucky Day.' The short trailer for the episode, tacked on at the end of Doctor Who Unleashed , also teases the return of Ruby and the UNIT crew. The official Instagram account for the series shared new images from 'Wish World,' featuring the Rani holding a baby, Belinda holding Captain Poppy (who we last saw in 'The Story & the Engine') and Susan Twist as the '50s Tea Lady she played in 'The Devil's Chord.' In a 30-second preview, which you can watch below, the two Ranis scheme above London. The definite article now has a sonic screwdriver of her own. Mrs. Flood urges the Rani to exercise caution, remarking that, if you think about it, the latter came from her loins. The Rani finds this statement revolting. But, hey, who wouldn't want Anita Dobson as their mom (and the Brian May as their dad)? Doctor Who Season 2 airs on Saturdays at 3 am EST/12 am PST on Disney+ and 8 am BST on BBC iPlayer in the UK. DOCTOR WHO: 11 Easter Eggs in 'Boom' Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
