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Doctor Who fans left reeling after season finale full of surprises

Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who as Billie Piper returns
  • Ncuti Gatwa has left Doctor Who after two seasons, with Billie Piper seemingly replacing him in the season finale, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
  • Billie Piper, who originally played Rose Tyler alongside Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, expressed her excitement about returning to the Whoniverse.
  • The season finale featured the Doctor facing The Rani and saving a little girl, with a cameo from Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor appeared to travel through alternate universes.
  • Fans had mixed reactions to the finale, with some praising the appearances of Piper and Whittaker, while others criticised the plot and writing, calling it "EastEnders in space."
  • Russell T Davies, Doctor Who showrunner, thanked Ncuti Gatwa and welcomed Billie Piper back, hinting at a new story to be told, while Millie Gibson, who plays Ruby Sunday, praised Gatwa's portrayal of the Doctor.

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