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Carole Ann Ford Says Filmed Susan Return Was Cut From Doctor Who Finale

Her comments point to late editorial changes that leave Ncuti Gatwa’s future uncertain.

Overview

  • Speaking on stage in Sydney, Ford described shooting a scene designed to reintroduce Susan as she held hands with a three-year-old while watching the newly embodied Doctor celebrate.
  • Ford said the material was removed from the broadcast and noted she knows the reason for the cut but declined to reveal it.
  • The description matches a Disney+ promotional image that did not appear in the aired episode, reinforcing that the ending was altered during post‑production.
  • Reporting identifies the child as Sienna‑Robyn Mavanga‑Phipps’s character, tying the unused scene to elements established earlier in the season.
  • Outlets say the omission suggests a different planned trajectory for the finale and possibly for a further Gatwa-led run, though no next season has been announced.