Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info David Tennant could save Doctor Who by making a shock return as the Time Lord following reports that the show could be axed after 62 years.
The actor, 53, previously reprised his role as the Time Lord in 2023 for a trio of 60th anniversary specials , after first taking on the coveted gig in 2005. It has since been reported that fellow Scots actor Ncuti Gatwa is preparing to leave the BBC show after just two series over a lack of clarity around the future. It has been claimed that he has already filmed his regeneration exit scene with bosses at Disney+yet to confirm an extension of their current deal.
Some critics have claimed viewers are turning their back on the show for being too 'preachy and woke'. Bosses at Disney+ have stated they are waiting to assess the performance of the upcoming second series before deciding whether to continue with their deal. In recent years, Doctor Who has come under fire from fans over “woke” and convoluted storylines and the introduction of transgender and non-binary characters, as well as a villain played by a drag queen.
Bookies odds show Tennant is one of the favourites to take over the famous role, despite previously stating that he was too old to return. He is 5/1 to become the permanent replacement for Gatwa , placing him third in the betting, while other favourites include Josh O'Connor, with .
