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Ncuti Gatwa Exits Doctor Who and Withdraws from Eurovision Spokesperson Role

He says the roles drained him physically and mentally, forcing him to step back from both projects

Overview

  • On BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Gatwa confirmed he left Doctor Who after two seasons because the part was physically, emotionally and mentally taxing
  • He revealed he withdrew from delivering the UK’s Eurovision jury votes long before the BBC announcement, attributing the decision to an overloaded work schedule and denying any political motive
  • The BBC appointed Sophie Ellis-Bextor as the UK’s Eurovision spokesperson and has not yet greenlit a third season of Doctor Who pending co-production talks with Disney+ and recent ratings
  • Gatwa’s tenure ended with his Doctor regenerating into a returning cast member, closing his chapter on the series and igniting fan interest in its next direction
  • He is set to star in the West End play Born With Teeth and has hinted at a possible future return to Doctor Who by saying “never say never”