The BBC has dismissed allegations regarding Ncuti Gatwa's potential exit from Doctor Who, stating these rumors are incorrect. Reports claimed that fans were upset with perceived 'wokery' in the series' plotlines, despite Doctor Who traditionally including queer narratives. The BBC confirmed that Doctor Who remains popular, especially among younger audiences, and clarified that decisions about future seasons will follow the airing of the current season. Gatwa acknowledged the backlash he has faced but also expressed gratitude for the support from fans.
In a separate interview in 2024, the broadcaster explained the Doctor Who 'remains one of the most-watched programmes on iPlayer and is the BBC's top drama for under-35s this year.'
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.
I wouldn't be the only Black lead that's taken over a sci-fi franchise that would have received that sort of treatment, he told Vanity Fair in November 2024.
Unfortunately, those are voices that exist in sci-fi fandoms - but they're not the only voices.
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