Ncuti Gatwa makes claim about his sudden Doctor Who exit after fan backlash
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Ncuti Gatwa’s revelation over ‘bittersweet’ Dr Who exit
- Ncuti Gatwa's departure from Doctor Who after just two series has sparked confusion and concern among viewers.
- In the latest episode, Gatwa's Doctor regenerated into Billie Piper’s former companion, Rose Tyler, making his tenure the second shortest after Christopher Eccleston.
- Despite rumours of his exit, Gatwa had seemingly confirmed a third series last October, leading to complaints about the abruptness of his departure.
- Gatwa revealed in a behind-the-scenes clip that it “was always the plan” to do only two seasons due to the role's physical and emotional demands, calling his exit “bittersweet”.
- Russell T Davies, the showrunner, praised Gatwa's performance and wished him well as he moves on to new projects, including a West End production.