Rumors about Ncuti Gatwa’s alleged exit from Doctor Who have left many fans wondering if he is leaving the show. The iconic sci-fi series, which originally premiered in 1963, was revived in 2005 and continues to follow the adventures of its famous extraterrestrial protagonist, who travels through time and space using the TARDIS. Over the years, several actors have portrayed the Doctor, with Gatwa being the latest in its fifteenth iteration. However, recent speculation about his departure has sparked concerns about the show’s future. Here’s what we know so far.
Has Ncuti Gatwa quit Doctor Who?
No reports confirm Gatwa’s exit from Doctor Who and BBC also haven’t commented on the same.
Lately, the series has been receiving massive backlash over its “woke storylines” and poor ratings, putting its future in jeopardy. The show’s uncertainty deepened with recent rumors suggesting that lead star Ncuti Gatwa is allegedly exiting Doctor Who.
An unverified insider claims that due to the ongoing backlash, Gatwa no longer wants to be associated with the show and plans to relocate to Los Angeles to pursue new Hollywood projects.
The insider further adds, “His team also see a lot of fan backlash from the series, and don’t want the perception of him still being The Doctor to get in the way of any future work.”
Additionally, the show’s declining viewership has reportedly led to certain cast members being eliminated. “People warned some episodes were getting too caught up on an agenda rather than telling a story, and those people got shouted down, ignored,” the source further claims. (via The SUN)
BBC, nevertheless, shut down the rumors concerning the show’s future in the latest statement. The network said, “This story is incorrect, Doctor Who has not been shelved. As we have previously stated, the decision on season 3 will be made after season 2 airs. The deal with Disney+ was for 26 episodes – and exactly half of those still have to transmit.” However, the BBC didn’t address Gatwa’s exit rumors. (via The Mirror)
Fans can expect a Season 2 to air this year.
