Who Will Replace Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who? 13 Favourites Revealed

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The BBC has announced that Doctor Who will return in 2026 with a new Christmas special, written by Russell T Davies, after a recent series starring Ncuti Gatwa saw a decline in ratings. Despite parting ways with Disney+, the BBC remains committed to the show and will announce plans for the next series "in due course." As speculation mounts about who will replace Gatwa as the Doctor, a list of 13 favourites to take over the TARDIS has been revealed by experts at gambling.com.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BBC has confirmed that Doctor Who will return in 2026 with a new Christmas special, written by Russell T Davies.
  • The recent series starring Ncuti Gatwa saw a decline in ratings, leading to speculation about the show's future.
  • The BBC has parted ways with Disney+, which has shown the last two series outside the UK.
  • The 13 favourites to replace Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, according to gambling.com, include: Billie Piper, Erin Doherty, Whoopi Goldberg, David Tennant, Aimee Lou Wood, Hugh Grant, Jo Martin, Danny Dyer, Tom Hiddleston, Lydia West, and Diane Morgan.
  • The odds to take over the TARDIS narrow to evens (1/1) for Erin Doherty, who has recently won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
  • Whoopi Goldberg, an EGOT winner, is now the third favourite, priced at 7/4.
  • David Tennant, who played the 10th Doctor, is a 2/1 shot to return to the role.
  • Aimee Lou Wood, who was Emmy-nominated for her performance in The White Lotus, is the fifth favourite, priced at 5/2.

Statistics:

  • The last series starring Ncuti Gatwa saw a decline in ratings.
  • The BBC has parted ways with Disney+, which has shown the last two series outside the UK.
  • Erin Doherty is priced at evens (1/1) to take over the TARDIS.
  • Whoopi Goldberg is now the third favourite, priced at 7/4.
  • David Tennant is a 2/1 shot to return to the role.
  • Aimee Lou Wood is the fifth favourite, priced at 5/2.

Sources:

  • BBC
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