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.

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa is reportedly planning to leave the show after portraying the Time Lord for just two series. The Sex Education star - who took over the lead role of Doctor from Jodie Whittaker in 2023 - allegedly wants to move to the US, where he’s being eyed up for other projects.

Doctor Who ’s leading man, Ncuti Gatwa, has sparked fears he’s about to leave the show after portraying the Time Lord since December 2023. According to reports, the former Sex Education star has plans to move to the US, as Hollywood execs are eyeing him up for other projects.

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.

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.

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,