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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ncuti Gatwa breaks silence on Doctor Who exit after Billie Piper is confirmed as replacement
Scroll down to find out what Ncuti had to say about his Doctor Who departure moving on Ncuti Gatwa breaks silence on Doctor Who exit after Billie Piper is confirmed as replacement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NCUTI Gatwa has broken his silence on exiting Doctor Who - after Billie Piper was confirmed as his replacement. Viewers watched the Fifteenth Doctor regenerate into a new character played by former Doctor Who star Billie. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Ncuti Gatwa bowed out as Doctor Who's Fifteenth Doctor Credit: PA 3 Viewers were stunned by Billie Piper's shock reappearance Credit: PA 3 Ncuti addressed leaving the BBC show after two series as the Doctor Credit: PA Speaking in a behind-the-scenes video, the 32-year-old explained his reasons for leaving the BBC show. Ncuti said: "It's a role that demands a lot of you physically and emotionally and mentally. "The actors playing the Doctor are only actors playing the Doctor. Unfortunately, we are mere mortals. "I would love to have the energy and the youth to be able to do this full time for the rest of my life, but my knees are telling me it's time." The star also shared a poignant message to Doctor Who's fans on Instagram. He penned: "Monsters, goblins, gods, human-eating Slugs, invisible brain altering creatures, evil barbers, conspiracy theorists… you've had quite a busy two years. "Well done and rest up son. Thank you endlessly XV." One fan commented: "I could have easily watched 20 seasons with you as the Doctor!" While another shared: "You were a phenomenal Doctor, who truly showed the emotional side that no one could ever portray. Thank you Ncuti." His replacement, Billie, previously played companion Rose Tyler on and off from 2005 to 2010. Billie Piper announced as new Doctor Who as she replaces Ncuti Gatwa in BBC series Fans were left stunned by her shock comeback in the BBC programme's latest episode - although it's unclear if it will be a permanent move. Upon the regeneration, Billie's character mumbled a quick "Oh Hello!" and smiled before the series ended. She said of her return: "It's no secret how much I love this show, and I have always said I would love to return to the Whoniverse as I have some of my best memories there, so to be given the opportunity to step back on that Tardis one more time was just something I couldn't refuse. "But who, how, why and when, you'll just have to wait and see." Last month, The Sun revealed Ncuti's departure from Doctor Who after just two series. He was first announced as the Doctor in 2022, taking over from Jodie Whittaker. 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)
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ncuti Gatwa breaks silence on Doctor Who exit after Billie Piper is confirmed as replacement
NCUTI Gatwa has broken his silence on exiting Doctor Who - after Billie Piper was confirmed as his replacement. Viewers watched the Fifteenth Doctor regenerate into a new character played by former Doctor Who star Billie. Advertisement 3 Ncuti Gatwa bowed out as Doctor Who's Fifteenth Doctor Credit: PA 3 Viewers were stunned by Billie Piper's shock reappearance Credit: PA 3 Ncuti addressed leaving the BBC show after two series as the Doctor Credit: PA Speaking in a behind-the-scenes video, the 32-year-old explained his reasons for leaving the BBC show. Ncuti said: "It's a role that demands a lot of you physically and emotionally and mentally. "The actors playing the Doctor are only actors playing the Doctor. Unfortunately, we are mere mortals. "I would love to have the energy and the youth to be able to do this full time for the rest of my life, but my knees are telling me it's time." Advertisement Read more on Doctor Who The star also shared a poignant message to Doctor Who 's fans on Instagram. He penned: "Monsters, goblins, gods, human-eating Slugs, invisible brain altering creatures, evil barbers, conspiracy theorists… you've had quite a busy two years. "Well done and rest up son. Thank you endlessly XV." One fan commented: "I could have easily watched 20 seasons with you as the Doctor!" Advertisement Most read in News TV While another shared: "You were a phenomenal Doctor, who truly showed the emotional side that no one could ever portray. Thank you Ncuti." His replacement, Billie, Billie Piper announced as new Doctor Who as she replaces Ncuti Gatwa in BBC series Fans were left stunned by her shock comeback in the BBC programme's latest episode - although it's unclear if it will be a permanent move. Upon the regeneration, Billie's character mumbled a quick "Oh Hello!" and smiled before the series ended. Advertisement She said of her return: "It's no secret how much I love this show, and I have always said I would love to return to the Whoniverse as I have some of my best memories there, so to be given the opportunity to step back on that Tardis one more time was just something I couldn't refuse. "But who, how, why and when, you'll just have to wait and see." Last month, The Sun Doctor Who after just two series. He was Advertisement 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)
New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Ex-companion Billie Piper resurfaces in ‘Doctor Who' finale shocker as Ncuti Gatwa exits show
There's a new doctor in the TARDIS. Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor regenerated into former companion Billie Piper during the British sci-fi show's season finale on Saturday. Gatwa, 32, confirmed to the BBC that he's leaving the series after playing the Time Lord for two seasons. Advertisement 8 Ncuti Gatwa in the 'Doctor Who' season finale. BBC 8 Ncuti Gatwa is leaving 'Doctor Who' after two seasons. BBC Piper, 42, previously played Rose Tyler, the companion to Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor and David Tennant's Tenth Doctor, on the show from 2005 to 2006. Advertisement In a statement to the BBC, Piper celebrated her return to the show but didn't confirm that she's playing the Sixteenth Doctor. 8 Billie Piper in the 'Doctor Who' season finale. BBC 8 Billie Piper is returning to the 'Doctor Who' franchise. BBC 'It's no secret how much I love this show, and I have always said I would love to return to the Whoniverse as I have some of my best memories there, so to be given the opportunity to step back on that TARDIS one more time was just something I couldn't refuse,' the actress said. Advertisement 'But who, how, why and when, you'll just have to wait and see,' she added. 8 Billie Piper attending the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards. Showrunner Russell T Davis added: 'Billie once changed the whole of television, back in 2005, and now she's done it again! It's an honour and a hoot to welcome her back to the Tardis, but quite how and why and who is a story yet to be told. After 62 years, the Doctor's adventures are only just beginning!' If Piper is the new Doctor, she'll be the second female to take on the iconic role after Jodie Whittaker, who played the Thirteenth Doctor from 2018 to 2022. Advertisement 8 Billie Piper and David Tennant filming 'Doctor Who' in 2006. Huw John/Shutterstock Whittaker, 42, made a cameo in Saturday's finale. The credits at the end of the episode said, 'Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor. And introducing Billie Piper.' Gatwa joined the series after Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor regenerated in 2023. 'You know when you get cast, at some point you are going to have to hand back that sonic screwdriver and it is all going to come to an end, but nothing quite prepares you for it,' Gatwa told the BBC about his exit from the series. 8 Ncuti Gatwa in the 'Doctor Who' season finale. BBC 'This journey has been one that I will never forget, and a role that will be part of me forever,' the 'Barbie' star continued. 'There are no words to describe what it feels like to be cast as the Doctor, nor are there words to explain what it feels like to be accepted into this iconic role that has existed for over 60 years and is truly loved by so many across the globe.' 8 Ncuti Gatwa at the BAFTA Scotland awards. Gatwa added: 'The fans are truly the final character and beating heart of this show and I can't thank the Whoniverse, and the Whovians, enough for welcoming me in, and making this such a touching experience. I've loved every minute of it, but now is the time to hand over the keys to that beloved blue box and let someone else take control and enjoy it every bit as much as I have.' Advertisement 'I'll truly miss it, and forever be grateful to it, and everyone that has played a part in my journey as the Doctor,' Gatwa concluded. Gatwa is set to star in the play 'Born With Teeth' in the West End. Performances run from Aug. 13 to Nov. 11.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Billie Piper revealed as new Doctor Who after Ncuti Gatwa
In an epic two-part finale, viewers saw the Doctor face fellow Time Lady the Rani in an extraordinary battle to save the world. Gatwa's 15th Doctor made the ultimate sacrifice to save the life of one little girl. Following this, his regeneration was revealed, with former show star Billie Piper now taking on the mantle. 🔥 SPOILERS! 🔥 Watch the moment we said goodbye to the Fifteenth Doctor and hello to... #DoctorWho — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) May 31, 2025 Billie Piper revealed as new Doctor Who after Ncuti Gatwa Piper is most notably known for playing Rose Tyler when the show rebooted in 2005, companion to both the Ninth and Tenth Doctors, played by Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant respectively. She replaces Ncuti Gatwa after just his second season as the titular Time Lord. His portrayal of the Doctor won Gatwa a Best Actor award at the BAFTA Cymru Awards in 2024, as well as nominations for a BAFTA Scotland Audience Award for Favourite Scot on Screen, and Best Actor in a Drama Series at The Critics Choice Television Awards in the US in 2025. Piper, 42, is the second woman to take on the role of the Time Lord after Jodie Whittaker portrayed the 13th Doctor. The finale also saw Whittaker, the 13th Doctor, make a guest appearance as Gatwa's Doctor appeared to be travelling through alternate universes. Billie Piper is the new Doctor Who (Image: BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/James Pardon/PA Wire) However, it is not yet confirmed if she is definitely the '16th Doctor'. Teasing the reason for Piper's return to the popular BBC show, Doctor Who TV said: "But just how and why she is back remains to be seen…" On her return, Billie said: 'It's no secret how much I love this show, and I have always said I would love to return to the Whoniverse as I have some of my best memories there, so to be given the opportunity to step back on that TARDIS one more time was just something I couldn't refuse, but who, how, why and when, you'll just have to wait and see.' After Doctor Who was broadcast, Billie Piper posted on Instagram 'A rose is a rose is a rose !!!' with images from her previous time on the show playing the Doctor's companion Rose Tyler. Showrunner Russell T Davies added: 'Billie once changed the whole of television, back in 2005, and now she's done it again! "It's an honour and a hoot to welcome her back to the TARDIS, but quite how and why and who is a story yet to be told. "After 62 years, the Doctor's adventures are only just beginning!' Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who and regenerates The future of Doctor Who, however, is still up in the air, with no new series confirmed. In a statement released by the BBC on leaving the show, Ncuti Gatwa said: 'You know when you get cast, at some point you are going to have to hand back that sonic screwdriver and it is all going to come to an end, but nothing quite prepares you for it. 'This journey has been one that I will never forget, and a role that will be part of me forever. "There are no words to describe what it feels like to be cast as the Doctor, nor are there words to explain what it feels like to be accepted into this iconic role that has existed for over 60 years and is truly loved by so many across the globe. Ncuti Gatwa in his final episode of Doctor Who (Image: BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/James Pardon/PA Wire) 'The fans are truly the final character and beating heart of this show and I can't thank the Whoniverse, and the Whovians, enough for welcoming me in, and making this such a touching experience. 'I've loved every minute of it, but now is the time to hand over the keys to that beloved blue box and let someone else take control and enjoy it every bit as much as I have. Recommended reading: 'I'll truly miss it, and forever be grateful to it, and everyone that has played a part in my journey as the Doctor.' On Gatwa departing, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies said: 'What a Doctor! Thank you, Ncuti! 'As his final words say, this has been an absolute joy, and the team in Cardiff and everyone who has worked on this show for the past few years, are so lucky to have been part of Ncuti's great adventure as he shoots off to stratospheric new heights.'
Geek Girl Authority
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
DOCTOR WHO Season Finale Recap: (S02E08) The Reality War
Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 8, 'The Reality War,' packs so much into one hour. It's insane. Russell T Davies chaotically ties this overarching narrative into a bow, puts the May 24 mystery to bed, takes out the Rani, banishes Omega back to the Underverse and makes the Fifteenth Doctor regenerate into Billie Piper. I'm not entirely convinced she's the next Doctor (yet). Jury's still out on that. Regardless, Ncuti Gatwa is easily one of my favorite Doctors. I wish he had a longer run, but boy, did he knock his tenure out of the park. What a powerhouse performer he is. He infused so much joy into his Doctor. RELATED: Read our recap of the previous Doctor Who episode, 'Wish World' Doctor Who, 'The Reality War' We open with the Doctor (Gatwa) on the balcony that the Rani (Archie Panjabi) severed from the Bone Palace. He, like the rest of the world, is seemingly falling into the Underverse. Thankfully, Anita (Steph de Whalley), whom we last saw in 'Joy to the World,' swoops in just in time to save him. She's now a manager at the Time Hotel. Suddenly, time resets, taking everyone back to May 23. Belinda (Varada Sethu) and Ruby (Millie Gibson) wake up in their respective bedrooms. Belinda calls out for 'John.' Meanwhile, Anita pulls the Doctor into the Time Hotel in 4202. We learn she's pregnant and with a man called Ricardo. Anita admits that, while rising through the Time Hotel ranks, she's searched for our titular Time Lord. We see her pop in while the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) plays chess. She also spots the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) in quite a predicament with the Daleks. Lastly, opens another door and watches Fifteen dance with Rogue (Jonathan Groff). It's abundantly clear she carries a torch for our Doctor. A Perpetual Reset Anita asks why May 23 keeps resetting itself. The Doctor reveals that the Rani needs that day to get 'thinner and thinner until it snaps.' Once she breaks reality, the Rani can see underneath it to the Underverse, where Omega dwells. In the Bone Palace, the Rani and Mrs. Flood (Anita Dobson) take note of the portal Anita opened. The Rani claims they can't wait for another midnight. Mrs. Flood counters that they don't have to — the Seekers have located Omega in the Underverse. RELATED: TV Review: Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 4, 'Lucky Day' Later, Anita takes the Doctor to Poppy's room. Anita explains that every time the world resets and relives May 23, it gets bumpier. More glitches. However, everyone makes do with it. The Doctor changes from his John Smith getup into his signature outfit. He greets Belinda and Poppy (Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps) before taking them to the Time Hotel. There, Belinda remembers who she is and that John Smith is the Doctor. After this, Anita opens a door to UNIT headquarters. Kate (Jemma Redgrave), Susan Triad (Susan Twist) and Colonel Ibrahim (Alexander Devrient) are still unaware of their identities. Thankfully, Anita keeps the door open to the Time Hotel, causing the two realities to converge before actual reality takes the wheel. Mel's (Bonnie Langford) memory is restored while disposing of a 'slip' outside. Shirley (Ruth Madeley) also remembers who she is. Kate activates their biochips, along with Ruby's, to trigger their memories. They all return to UNIT headquarters. Restore Reality And guess who rematerializes? Rose Noble (Yasmin Finney). The Doctor reunites with everyone. Elsewhere, the Rani persuades Conrad (Jonah Hauer-King) to locate the Doctor for her. After all the reunions at UNIT, the Doctor informs everyone of who they're up against — the Rani. Mel is quite familiar with her. She's using Desiderium, the god of wishes, and Conrad to bring back Omega. RELATED: TV Review: Doctor Who Season 2 Premiere The Rani appears for more exposition. Not that I'm complaining; Archie Panjabi kills it as the Rani. We learn that the Rani biologically sidestepped her seemingly inevitable demise as the Time Lords — and Gallifrey — were wiped out. Now, how did she escape if the Doctor has the last TARDIS in existence? A fancy Time Ring. The Rani tells the others about her grand plan to rebuild Gallifrey and restore the Time Lord race. Well, a race of Time Lords who are more appreciative of her talents. Next, the conversation pivots to Poppy. The Doctor has repeatedly expressed that his daughter is pretty damn special. Why? Because Time Lords cannot procreate. She's literally a miracle. The Rani urges the group to step aside and let her revive Gallifrey. She vows to leave Earth untouched. The Doctor counters that if this happens, the wish world would disintegrate and Poppy would cease to exist. The Rani insists, much to Belinda's ire, that Poppy isn't real. Stay With the Beasts Below After this, the Rani gives our eponymous Gallifreyan an ultimatum: Stand with her and usher forth the new Time Lord race or remain 'with the beasts below.' The Doctor declares his intent to stop her. He brandishes his sonic screwdriver. At the same time, the Rani trains her sonic on him, but the charge from hers knocks his out of his hand. She vanishes. RELATED: Doctor Who: 11 Easter Eggs in 'Boom' Upon the Rani's return to the Bone Palace, she and Mrs. Flood provoke the Bone Beasts — those skeletal dinosaur-type creatures — to attack UNIT. Kate orders her team to prepare for battle. Meanwhile, the Doctor escorts Belinda and Poppy to a lower level in the building, where Susan Triad has constructed a Zero Room. They'll lock Poppy in the Zero Room, a place untouched by space and time. That way, should they reverse the wish world and restore reality, Poppy might be spared. She might not fade away. Belinda refuses to leave her daughter's side. She plans to be locked in the Zero Room with Poppy. The Doctor warns Belinda that if they lose, she and Poppy will remain locked there for eternity. They won't starve — they'll simply be. Belinda is prepared to take that risk. Infiltrating the Bone Palace Elsewhere, Rose assists Ruby with the Indigo Device, which she can use to teleport into the Bone Palace. The plan is to have her confront Conrad and get him to destroy the wish world. The Doctor will try to reason with the Rani. Remember when the Rani overpowered the Doctor's sonic screwdriver? He copied her codes. Now, he has access to her flying scooter (that's what I'm calling it). RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Doctor Who's Ruby Sunday After summoning said scooter, the Doctor flies into the Bone Palace. Kate and the UNIT team continue firing on the Bone Beasts. Ruby teleports into Desiderium and Conrad's room in the Bone Palace. Conrad points a gun at her. He claims he knew she was coming. The Doctor reminds the Rani and Mrs. Flood that Omega is a baddie. The Time Lords of Omega were tyrants and murderers. Omega was known as a Mad God — the Titan. The Rani encourages the Doctor to rebuild the Time Lord race with her. Mrs. Flood asks if he'd like to see 'The Almighty One.' The trio stands before Omega's tomb, asylum or prison — pick your poison. Ruby compliments Conrad on his wish world. She expected it to be sh*ttier than it actually is. Conrad remarks that he fulfilled the Doctor's parameters for humanity. They want to be safe, warm and fed, so Conrad honored that with his wish world. Ruby added that Conrad tried to give everyone a family. She asks about his father before reminding him of their time together. Some of it was real, right? The One Who Is Here At the same time, the Seekers chant Omega's name before the first Time Lord and creator of the Time Lord race emerges. He looks quite different, though. The Doctor tells the Rani and Mrs. Flood that Omega went to a place that's the stuff of legends, so he became a legend, as it were. He looks like a massive talking skeleton. Omega just wants to eat Time Lords, y'all. He's uninterested in the Rani's vision. RELATED: 6 Doctor Who Episodes That Show the Eleventh Doctor's Personality Sure enough, Omega consumes the Rani. So long to a queen. Mrs. Flood grabs the Rani's Time Ring and blips the hell out of there. She's not sticking around to become dinner. The Doctor grabs the Vindicator from the massive clockface — a device of his creation — and blasts Omega with it. It boasts the power of a billion supernovas. He blasts Omega back through the door from which he came. Meanwhile, Ruby uses the Indigo Device to teleport behind Conrad. She grabs Desiderium. Then, she kisses the baby before wishing Conrad a happy life. He vanishes. After this, Ruby plants a smooch on Desiderium again. This time, she wishes to 'end the wish.' Reality is now restored. We see Ruby is actually standing in the TARDIS with Desiderium. The Doctor reunites with Ruby in the TARDIS. He kisses Desiderium and wishes for 'no more wishes.' Joe Sunday Next, the Doctor, Ruby and Desiderium land in the lower level of UNIT, where the Zero Room is. Thankfully, Belinda and Poppy emerge unscathed. The space erupts into cheers. Later, the Doctor and Ruby give Desiderium to Carla (Michelle Greenidge) and Cherry (Angela Wynter). They can take him in. Cherry decides on Joseph, naming the child after her late husband. Joe Sunday has a lovely ring to it. RELATED: Doctor Who: 8 References From the Russell T Davies Specials in 'Space Babies' and 'The Devil's Chord' Ruby joins the Doctor and Belinda aboard the TARDIS. There's a crib near the console for Poppy. Belinda and the Doctor are so excited about traversing the stars with their child. After removing Poppy's jacket, Belinda folds it before passing it to the Doctor. Then, he, too, folds it, handing it to Belinda. They pass it back and forth while chatting, the jacket getting smaller and smaller with each folding. Eventually, it disappears. Ruby watches this in bewilderment. Then, Ruby notices Poppy is gone. She asks our titular Time Lord and Belinda about their now missing baby. Unfortunately, neither of them knows who Poppy is. After this, our trio returns to UNIT. The world is restored, although there are some differences — teal is now more blue. Ernest Borgnine is alive. The border between Norway and Sweden has moved seven miles east. However, at least they finally made it to May 24, 2025, and there are no Bone Beasts or ancient Time Lords. And guess what? Conrad is happy, and no one remembers his incel troll days. The Boss Says Hi Anita bids farewell to the Doctor before Kate tries to poach her for UNIT. A door to the Time Hotel could be mighty beneficial for UNIT. (Side note: I'd watch the hell out of a Time Hotel-themed miniseries.) Before she goes, Anita informs the Doctor that 'The Boss' says hello. The Doctor decides to file that away for later. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Doctor Who's Belinda Chandra Ruby urges the Doctor and Belinda to stay put before they jet off to Neptune. She asserts that something is still wrong. Poppy has vanished. Nobody in the room knows who that is, though. Ruby reminds the Doctor that he's always gone out of his way to save one person. He brought Ruby back into existence. He saw Belinda's entire life, even saving her as a child from getting hit by a car. Susan Triad adds that the Doctor saved her, too. Every life matters to our Time Lord. Everyone is important. Upon learning he and Belinda have a daughter and she's missing, the Doctor steps into his TARDIS. Kate offers UNIT's vast wealth of resources. However, the Doctor wants to embark on this mission alone. Time has shifted by one degree. There is only one force in the universe strong enough to shift time — the last of the Time Lords. A Familiar Face Inside the TARDIS, the Doctor laments losing this face. He's quite fond of it. He sees the past versions of himself flash across the screen on the console. The Doctor smiles before muttering that he was 'the best.' Suddenly, the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) appears. She corrects him — he was the best male. Admittedly, this made me squeal. So happy Thirteen is back. Fifteen remarks that he's surprised it's not 'the other guy.' He's always showing up. David Tennant (lovingly) catching strays here. RELATED: Doctor Who: Our Favorite Easter Eggs From 'Lux' Fifteen wonders why Thirteen is here. Thirteen reveals she's been popped out of her timeline. A great time schism is on its way, caused by Fifteen. Fifteen explains what he's about to do. Time must be shifted, so he plans to punch a ton of regeneration energy into the vortex to jolt it a bit. A tiny degree. Thirteen reminds him that if he ruptures the Time Vortex, he could damage all of creation. She's not here to stop him, though. She embraces Fifteen before complimenting his gorgeous face (it truly is beautiful). Fifteen adds that it could be their last face if he gets this wrong. There's no chance of bi-generation, to be sure. Everything's too timey-wimey for that. Thirteen asks Fifteen if he's scared before advising him not to go in fear, but with that lovely smile. Suddenly, the TARDIS lights flicker. Thirteen remarks that they're stretching the timeline too thin. Punching the Vortex Before they part ways, Fifteen tells Thirteen that he loves her. Thirteen replies that they don't say that. However, perhaps she should confess her love to Yaz. Fifteen informs her that she doesn't tell Yaz she loves her, but Yaz knows. Aww. I love this whole scene. Now alone, the Doctor punches a lot of regeneration energy into the Time Vortex, as promised. Suddenly, the TARDIS cracks like a mirror. After the mirror shards fall away, the Doctor wakes up in Belinda's mother's backyard. His TARDIS looms behind him. He notices the regeneration process is starting in his hands, but he shakes it off for now. RELATED: Doctor Who: 'The Interstellar Song Contest' Ending, Explained Thankfully, his regeneration energy trick worked — Belinda and Poppy are alive and well. He meets her mom, Lakshmi (Nila Aalia). He spends a bit of time with Belinda and Poppy. We learn that Belinda has always had a daughter. That's why she was trying to get home. We see scenes from past episodes, when our time-traveling duo returned to the TARDIS. The dialogue is amended, though, to include mentions of Poppy. Apparently, Poppy was erased from the Doctor's memory. He also forgot that Ritchie Akingbola is Poppy's father. You can see the weight of this truth crush the Doctor. He doesn't have a daughter, after all. Belinda thanks the Doctor for everything. It's been a mad adventure. She asks if he'll take her to the stars after Poppy's grown. He hopes to see her again. However, if they do reunite, he won't have the same face. Belinda doesn't understand what he means by this. The Doctor tells Belinda and Poppy that he loves them. Joy to the World Now back in the TARDIS, the Doctor admits he doesn't want to do this alone. He opens the doors and gazes out into space. He sees Joy shining brightly from afar. 'Joy to the world!' He calls out before revealing that this whole experience has been 'an absolute joy.' Oh, this Doctor would go out with joy. RELATED: Read our Doctor Who recaps Suddenly, the regeneration energy takes over. The Doctor looks like a star himself. Then, he regenerates … into … Billie Piper! Well, Rose? The Moment? The Sixteenth Doctor? 'Oh, hello,' she says gleefully. Doctor Who Season 2 is now streaming on Disney+ and on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
