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BBC Denies Doctor Who Cancellation Rumors Amid Uncertain Future

The BBC refutes tabloid claims of a hiatus, while decisions on the show's future await Season 2's performance and Disney's assessment.

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Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy in the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special (Photo: Danny Kasirye/James Pardon/BBC Studios)
Ncuti Gatwa, the first black actor to play the Doctor, is said to have already filmed his exit scene

Overview

  • The BBC has dismissed reports claiming Doctor Who will be shelved for 5-10 years, calling the rumors 'incorrect.'
  • Speculation arose from a tabloid report suggesting low ratings and creative backlash as reasons for potential cancellation.
  • Doctor Who's viewership has shifted, with strong engagement among younger audiences despite lower live ratings compared to past seasons.
  • The show's future hinges on the performance of the upcoming Season 2 and Disney's evaluation of its value for international subscribers.
  • No additional episodes beyond the current 26-episode Disney deal have been confirmed, but a spin-off series is in production.