Ncuti Gatwa just dropped an almighty tease about a possible return to Doctor Who after his swift two-season run as the main ...

That's the fun of Doctor Who. But, to say again, it's the pit stops along the way.” We'll update this as we learn more about the next season of Doctor Who, and who will be playing the 16th Doctor.

As someone who has stuck with the series for years, here are the possible scenarios I've cooked up that may explain why it seems like The Doctor has the face of a former companion for the first time.

Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor. And introducing Billie Piper". So, is Piper the 16th Doctor – and therefore only the third woman to portray the character?

Doctor Who fans got the twist of a lifetime on Saturday night when Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor regenerated into… Billie Piper. Yes, you read that right — Rose Tyler herself is now in the TARDIS ...