There is some speculation that Gatwa has even filmed his regeneration scene, which would spark the end of his time on the show. While the beauty of Doctor Who is that the series can easily replace the actor in that role, the possibility of Gatwa leaving the show after what would be just two seasons in the role could have a devastating impact.

Casting a young star bound for Hollywood was a mistake - Gatwa can't revive Doctor Who, but he may already resent it

Despite whispers that the future of the long-running show was uncertain, the BBC has assured Doctor Who fans that the sci-fi drama has not been cancelled. This follows an exclusive report from the Sun upon receiving inside information.

The reports come as showrunner Russell T Davies revealed he is developing a brand-new series, sparking concerns about his future involvement with the sci-fi show

With the show's future increasingly up in the air, the BBC insists that no decision has been made to call time on the Time Lord.

When Doctor Who premiered on Disney+, there was a lot of optimism that the new partnership between the streaming giant and The BBC would usher in a thriving new era for the long-running franchise. Unfortunately,

Over the last few days, it’s been implied that current the current iteration of the Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, is close to quitting the show for good. “Ncuti doesn’t want to be tied to the series beyond this and plans to relocate to Los Angeles with several Hollywood projects standing by for him,” a source told the Sun recently.