11-05-2025
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- Wales Online
Doctor Who viewers left 'screaming' as fan-favourite makes epic return
Doctor Who viewers left 'screaming' as fan-favourite makes epic return
During the latest episode of BBC's Doctor Who, viewers were thrilled to see a familiar face back in the sci-fi drama.
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On Saturday night, Doctor Who fans were thrilled to see Jo Martin reprise her beloved role in the most recent episode.
During the most recent episode of the BBC show, titled The Story & The Engine, Jo delighted fans with a cameo appearance as the Fugitive Doctor.
In a thrilling scene, Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor enters his favoured barbershop in Lagos, Nigeria, and finds himself embroiled in unraveling an intricate mystery.
During the episode, Abena, portrayed by Michelle Asante, confronts the Doctor.
They blame him for past disappointments related to an encounter with the deity Anansi, who had bet, "to make me marry one of his daughters."
Doctor Who viewers left 'screaming' as fan-favourite makes epic return
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At which point the camera shifts to reveal Jo's iteration of the Doctor stepping in for Gatwa's Doctor.
She said: "I was a fugitive back then. Anansi was wrong to offer that bet. And frankly, darling, I was busy in a different story – that might be finished one day.."
Although her appearance was brief, the guest role sparked excitement amongst the show's fan base.
One person commented: "Seeing Jo Martin again, I yelled. Seeing three, nine, twelve, and thasmin in archive footage, I screamed."
Viewers were thrilled to see Jo back in Doctor Who
Another enthusiast expressed their joy on social media, commenting: "So happy to see Jo Martin!"
Someone else added: "The doctor with no number. The fugitive doctor in a parallel timeline. When they do line-ups of all the doctors together, I'm always sad she isn't there."
Another person wrote, " Thrilled, Jo Martin is an amazing Doctor, and I'm delighted that this era continues to acknowledge her and bring her back!"
One fan added: "Her line certainly felt like a hint towards the future of that incarnation... #DoctorWho #DoctorWhoSpoilers.
Jo was in the most recent episode of Doctor Who
"This was pure DOCTOR WHO," another fan expressed with enthusiasm. While someone else wrote: "This episode was everything this show is about. It was fun, it was educational, it was heavy, it had callbacks, and perfect pacing. And of course, we got to see more of the wonderful Jo Martin. 10/10 for sure!! #DoctorWho."
Issuing a demand, one person said: "We need to see Jo Martin finish her story as the Fugitive Doctor! Spin-off series now! #DoctorWho #DoctorWhoSpoilers"
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In a previous discussion in March, Jo hinted at her comeback. She shared: "It's an amazing family to be a part of, and it's a job that keeps on giving, because you never quite leave.
"There's always that chance that you can have to go back and do this or do that. You just don't know."
Doctor Who is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
