Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker to be replaced by Ralf Picayune? Fans speak out

DOCTOR WHO star Jodie Whittaker will exit the iconic BBC show later this year and fans take had their say on who should replace her.

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The Thirteenth Dr. will step away from the TARDIS when the BBC drama returns in fall. E'er since Jodie Whittaker confirmed she would be leaving the evidence, rumours have been rife over who will be named every bit her successor and now Express.co.uk tin reveal fans' opinion on i of the front-runners tipped for the role.

Express.co.uk asked readers for their views on who they'd like to meet go the next Time Lord.

Doctor Who fans were asked: "Should Ralf replace Jodie Whittaker equally Time Lord?"

Out of the 779 responses, forty per centum answered yes and 47 percentage answered no.

The remaining 12 percent were unsure near the player replacing Jodie.

On respondent commented: "No , his interim is and always has been wooden, seems like a nice chap."

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Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker could exist replaced by Ralf Little (Epitome: BBC)

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Jodie Whittaker joined Doctor Who in 2017 and will depart afterward this year (Image: BBC)

"Any affair to become him out of Death in Paradise," some other remarked.

A third said: "Yous could have put the greatest actor on the planet in the function it volition brand no difference now as BBC has gone all preachy and woke and ruined information technology. Poor Jodie will exist remembered as the worst medico not because of her acting merely awful PC scripts."

It seems Doctor Who and Death in Paradise fans are torn as Ralf'southward side by side movement.

Express.co.uk besides asked: "Should Ralf Petty stay on Death in Paradise?"

An overwhelming 54 pct agreed and want the actor to go on his role equally DI Neville Parker.

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Doctor Who's Jodie exit will play out with Yaz and Dan in autumn 2022 (Prototype: BBC)

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Jodie Whittaker was the Thirteenth Doctor and first female in the role (Image: Limited)

Jodie became the first female Doc Who when she joined the prove for product in 2017.

Despite this groundbreaking feat, fans don't remember she would be suited for a like achievement on Death in Paradise.

Readers were asked: "Should Jodie Whittaker replace Ralf Little on Expiry in Paradise?"

Of those that answered 79 percent said no, 14 percent voted aye and seven percent weren't sure.

Jodie will depart in a trio of Doctor Who specials in autumn alongside showrunner Chris Chibnall.

The BBC have confirmed a six-office series for afterwards in the year.

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Two specials had already been planed for 2022 with the BBC subsequently confirming a feature length adventure for the Thirteenth Dr. as office of the BBC'due south Centenary celebrations.

Discussing both his and Jodie's departure, Chris said: "Jodie and I made a 'three series and out' pact with each other at the start of this once-in-a-lifetime blast. And then at present our shift is done, and we're handing back the TARDIS keys.

"Jodie's magnificent, iconic Dr. has exceeded all our high expectations.

"She's been the gold standard leading actor, shouldering the responsibility of being the first female person Doctor with style, strength, warmth, generosity and sense of humour."

"She captured the public imagination and continues to inspire adoration around the globe, besides as from everyone on the production. I can't imagine working with a more inspiring Dr. – so I'm not going to!

"For me, leading this exceptional team has been unrivalled creative fun, and one of the great joys of my career. I'm so proud of the people nosotros've worked with and the stories we've told. To cease our fourth dimension on the show with an boosted special, after the pandemic changed and challenged our production plans, is a lovely bonus.

"It'due south keen that the climax of the Thirteenth Doctor'southward story will be at the centre(s) of the BBC'south centenary celebrations.

"I wish our successors - whoever the BBC and BBC Studios choose - every bit much fun as we've had. They're in for a treat!"

Doctor Who will return to BBC 1 in autumn 2022.