The BBC faced backlash from Doctor Who fans after its coverage spoiled a major plot twist in the season finale. As Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper’s character, many viewers were surprised by the twist. The BBC News article, with a revealing headline, angered fans who felt it ruined their experience. In defense, the BBC stated the story was legitimate as it followed the broadcast and included a spoiler alert, though critics noted that such alerts are ineffective if the spoiler is in the headline itself.
The BBC received complaints that its headline on the season finale of Doctor Who spoiled the ending for many viewers, prompting a defensive statement from the network.
In response to fan anger, the BBC defended the necessity of the story about Gatwa’s departure, stating it was a legitimate news story following the broadcast.
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