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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa turned into a Barbie doll days after being axed from BBC series
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has been turned into a Barbie doll — despite being axed from the BBC series Credit: PA 3 The figurine of the 15th Doctor and his companion Ruby Sunday were unveiled at the MCM London Comic Con Credit: PA 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. 3 The dolls are available to pre-order on Mattel's website for £51 each Credit: PA Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa turned into a Barbie doll days after being axed from BBC series
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. 3 Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has been turned into a Barbie doll — despite being axed from the BBC series Credit: PA 3 The figurine of the 15th Doctor and his companion Ruby Sunday were unveiled at the MCM London Comic Con Credit: PA They included a figurine of the 15th Doctor and his companion Ruby Sunday, played in the show by 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'.' read more on Ncuti Gatwa The Sun revealed yesterday that The final straw for bosses came when the lead actor 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. Most read in News TV " "His withdrawal was incredibly embarrassing. 'It caps off what has been a largely It is understood that 3 The dolls are available to pre-order on Mattel's website for £51 each Credit: PA Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Leader Live
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Ncuti Gatwa 'emotional' to see Doctor Who Barbie doll
Toy company Mattel is releasing the figure to celebrate its first appearance at MCM London Comic Con, which is being held at Excel London this weekend. The Barbie Fifteenth Doctor Doll features a face sculpted in the likeness of Gatwa and is dressed in a striped shirt, sleek trousers, a long brown jacket and white trainers. Mattel said the design captures the 'bold, expressive energy of the Doctor'. Gatwa 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 out there are able to enjoy the doll and see themselves in it and think 'I can do anything'.' Mattel has also created a model of Doctor Who's companion Ruby Sunday, who is played by Millie Gibson in the current series. The Barbie Ruby Sunday Doll is sculpted in the likeness of Gibson and is dressed in a fur-trimmed jacket, red shirt, plaid skirt, black tights and boots. Mattel said the ensemble reflects Ruby's 'style and spirit' as the Doctor's companion. The Barbie x Doctor Who dolls will be available for pre-sale from Friday on Mattel Creations and Amazon UK. The dolls will also be sold online at Argos, Hamleys, Harrods and Very from late July. Mattel Creations will be at MCM London Comic Con over three days this weekend with immersive brand spaces, designer meet-and-greets, photo opportunities and gaming zones.
Powys County Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Ncuti Gatwa 'emotional' to see Doctor Who Barbie doll
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa says he was 'emotional' after receiving his very own Barbie Doll made in the likeness of his character from the popular science fiction series. Toy company Mattel is releasing the figure to celebrate its first appearance at MCM London Comic Con, which is being held at Excel London this weekend. The Barbie Fifteenth Doctor Doll features a face sculpted in the likeness of Gatwa and is dressed in a striped shirt, sleek trousers, a long brown jacket and white trainers. Mattel said the design captures the 'bold, expressive energy of the Doctor'. Gatwa 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 out there are able to enjoy the doll and see themselves in it and think 'I can do anything'.' Mattel has also created a model of Doctor Who's companion Ruby Sunday, who is played by Millie Gibson in the current series. The Barbie Ruby Sunday Doll is sculpted in the likeness of Gibson and is dressed in a fur-trimmed jacket, red shirt, plaid skirt, black tights and boots. Mattel said the ensemble reflects Ruby's 'style and spirit' as the Doctor's companion. The Barbie x Doctor Who dolls will be available for pre-sale from Friday on Mattel Creations and Amazon UK. The dolls will also be sold online at Argos, Hamleys, Harrods and Very from late July.
North Wales Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Ncuti Gatwa 'emotional' to see Doctor Who Barbie doll
Toy company Mattel is releasing the figure to celebrate its first appearance at MCM London Comic Con, which is being held at Excel London this weekend. The Barbie Fifteenth Doctor Doll features a face sculpted in the likeness of Gatwa and is dressed in a striped shirt, sleek trousers, a long brown jacket and white trainers. Mattel said the design captures the 'bold, expressive energy of the Doctor'. Gatwa 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 out there are able to enjoy the doll and see themselves in it and think 'I can do anything'.' Mattel has also created a model of Doctor Who's companion Ruby Sunday, who is played by Millie Gibson in the current series. The Barbie Ruby Sunday Doll is sculpted in the likeness of Gibson and is dressed in a fur-trimmed jacket, red shirt, plaid skirt, black tights and boots. Mattel said the ensemble reflects Ruby's 'style and spirit' as the Doctor's companion. The Barbie x Doctor Who dolls will be available for pre-sale from Friday on Mattel Creations and Amazon UK. The dolls will also be sold online at Argos, Hamleys, Harrods and Very from late July. Mattel Creations will be at MCM London Comic Con over three days this weekend with immersive brand spaces, designer meet-and-greets, photo opportunities and gaming zones.
