Jodie Whittaker ‘QUITS’ Doctor Who: Actress ‘to leave role as first-ever female Time Lord at the end of the new series’ after 3 years on sci-fi show
Jodie Whittaker has reportedly quit Doctor Who.
The actress, 38, is said to have told bosses of the BBC sci-fi drama series that she won’t return after the forthcoming new series, and that they’ll need to start thinking about recasting the role of the Time Lord.
A source told The Mirror on Sunday: ‘It’s all very hush-hush but it is known on set that Jodie is leaving and they are gearing up for a regeneration.
Over and out? Jodie Whittaker has reportedly quit Doctor Who
‘Her departure is top secret but at some point over the coming months the arrival of the 14th Doctor will need to be filmed. It’s very exciting.’
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