'it sucks' says 'mad' doctor who fans as ncuti gatwa breaks silence over exit

VIEWERS OF THE SHOW HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR UPSET OVER THE LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT 21:20, 01 Jun 2025 Fans were shocked by the news of a Doctor Who legend returning to the show as the 16th Doctor.

Billie Piper has been confirmed to play the new Doctor as Ncuti Gatwa's final scene was aired on the season finale last night - Saturday, May 31. The 42-year-old actress played Rose

Tyler alongside Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, first appearing on the show 20 years ago. However, viewers of the show have expressed their feelings on Ncuti's replacement as

he takes to social media to release a statement on his departure. In his statement he wrote: "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. He continued: "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. Article continues below "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." "I'll truly miss it, and forever be grateful to it,

and everyone that has played a part in my journey as the Doctor." He signed off his post with 'Ncuti Gatwa, The Fifteenth Doctor.' _For the latest TV and showbiz gossip __sign

up to our newsletter_ Writer of the BBC hit show, Russell T Davies, praised the actor saying: "Such extraordinary times! Never forgotten." Commenting on Billie's return, the

showrunner said: "Billie once changed the whole of television, back in 2005, and now she's done it again!" Fans were quick to say how much they will miss the Sex Education

star on their screen as the Time Lord. One said: "I’M SO MAD YOU WERE THE DOCTOR FOR LIKE FIVE MINUTES!" One person wrote: "I could have watched you for many many more years

and I still don't think it would have satisfied. Forever my doctor." Another viewer of the series commented: "Thank you for everything Ncuti, your time as 15 will never be

forgotten, miss you." One fan was angered by the news of Ncuti's departure from the show saying: "I love you so much and thank you. I'm filled with so much rage and

disappointment, but I know better things will come your way! Being your fan is a privilege." Another said: "It sucks because you deserved more and better episodes." Piper, 42,

first appeared in the series as the companion to the ninth Doctor in 2005, playing Rose Tyler alongside Christopher Eccleston’s Time Lord – and then again for the 10th Doctor played by

David Tennant. Piper appeared to replace Gatwa, who leaves Doctor Who after two seasons in the science-fiction series, as she arrived on screen with the words “Oh, hello!”. Piper 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.” Shortly after the finale aired, the actress shared a post on

Instagram holding a rose with the caption that read: “A rose is a rose is a rose !!!” Article continues below Born in Rwanda before moving to Scotland, Gatwa’s time on the long-running

science fiction programme came to an end as The Reality War episode brought this season to a close on Saturday. The two-part season finale saw the Doctor face the Rani in a battle to save

the world after making the decision to save the life of one little girl.