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Edinburgh Actor Reportedly Set to Leave Doctor Who

In 2025, there were reports suggesting that Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa would be departing from the BBC series Doctor Who after portraying the Fifteenth incarnation of the Doctor.
This speculation followed lower ratings, Disney Plus possibly ending its co-production deal, and conflicting claims about Gatwa quitting or being axed.
Showrunner Russell T Davies has planned seasons 16 and 17 and confirmed renewal decisions await season 15’s broadcast conclusion, without confirming Gatwa’s departure.
The BBC dismissed axing claims as "pure fiction" and stated that the decision on season 3 will follow season 2’s transmission, emphasizing ongoing production involvement.
While the character’s regeneration is expected in the finale, the show will continue on BBC with a possible break, leaving Gatwa’s future officially unconfirmed.

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