Is the Future of ‘Doctor Who’ in Jeopardy?
- Doctor Who will take a hiatus after its current series ends in May 2025, with no new episodes expected until 2027.
- This break follows a reported decline in overnight ratings and complications arising from Disney's involvement and decision delays.
- Showrunner Russell T Davies is finalizing scripts for upcoming series and assures that multiple writers work to continue the franchise.
- The first four episodes of Ncuti Gatwa's second season averaged 3.1 million viewers, compared to 5 million for his predecessor, prompting speculation over his future.
- Despite rumors of cancellation and leadership changes, BBC and Davies affirm Doctor Who will persist, with the franchise remaining a significant international asset.
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RUMOR: Ncuti Gatwa Fired From Doctor Who After Divisive Political Stance & Worst Ratings in 60 Years
The latest swirling rumors out of the UK paint a turbulent picture for Doctor Who, as gossip sites and major outlets alike speculate that lead actor Ncuti Gatwa may have been quietly fired from the series following a disastrous ratings decline and a rumored controversial political statement. The post RUMOR: Ncuti Gatwa Fired From Doctor Who After Divisive Political Stance & Worst Ratings in 60 Years appeared first on That Park Place.

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Is the Future of ‘Doctor Who’ in Jeopardy?
British tabloids are calling time of death on the sci-fi show’s current iteration, starring Ncuti Gatwa.
·Cherokee County, United States
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BBC denies Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has been axed
The broadcaster declined to comment on speculation about the future of the show and its star
·London, United Kingdom
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