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Is Jodie Whittaker really leaving Doctor Who?

It was recently reported that the 38-year-old actress is planning on leaving the show after its upcoming 13th season.

BBC has now responded to the reports, telling Digital Spy, “We won’t be commenting on any speculation around Jodie’s future on the show.”

Jodie made history as Doctor Who‘s first ever female Time Lord, taking on the role in 2017 for season 11.

If she does leave after season 13, Jodie would be following in the footsteps of fellow Doctors, including Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi, who left the show after three seasons.

Season 13 of Doctor Who is set to premiere in the fall in the United Kingdom. The new season will have just eight episodes, after the pandemic affected production.

Christopher Eccleston is making his return to the Doctor Who fandom!

The 56-year-old actor, who starred as the Ninth Doctor in the long-running BBC franchise, will be coming back as the voice of the Ninth Doctor in an audio series.

The series will feature twelve full-cast audio adventures that will be released across four box sets, starting with volume one in May 2021.

“After 15 years it will be exciting to revisit the Ninth Doctor’s world,” Christopher shared in a statement. “Bringing back to life a character I love playing.”

Big Finish’s Chairman, Jason Haigh-Ellery added, “I first talked to Christopher about returning to the role of the Doctor at the Gallifrey One convention in February this year. Christopher said he was enjoying meeting the fans and was pleased that his Doctor was remembered so fondly. He indicated he would be open to discussing a project with Big Finish.”

He went on, “Then the pandemic happened and time moved both quickly and very slowly. Over recent months, ideas have been exchanged and discussions had. I am so pleased that Christopher has decided to return to the role with us – and I’m excited to welcome him to the Big Finish family as we discover the new adventures of the Ninth Doctor.”

Christopher left the franchise after just one season playing the popular character, which is something he’s come to regret doing.

Recently, Christopher admitted that while he was on the show, he was very ill and battling anorexia.

There’s a new Doctor coming to BBC and she’s history making!

Jo Martin will take over the titular role of Doctor Who from Jodie Whittaker after the next season airs.

The reveal of the new Doctor happened on this past weekend’s episode of the popular show and this marks the first time a black actor will take on the lead role.

Jodie recently confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that she’ll be staying with the show for at least one more season.

“Yes, I’m doing another season,” she shared. “At some point, these shoes are going to be handed on, but it’s not yet. I’m clinging on tight!”

After the reveal, Jo shared the first look photo with her fans on Twitter.

“#NewProfilePic,” she captioned.

Congrats to Jo on her new role!

Doctor Who airs on Sundays on BBC America.

Check out 10+ pictures of Jo Martin‘s Doctor Who reveal and new pics from the new TARDIS!

The 12th season of the hit series Doctor Who is on the way and BBC America just revealed the premiere date!

The beloved sci-fi series will return on Wednesday, January 1 at 8/7c with a two-part episode. The series then moves to its regular time slot on Sunday, January 5 at 8/7c.

Jodie Whittaker is back for her second season on the show. She is Doctor Who’s 13th Doctor! Some of the guest starts this season include Goran Visnjic and Stephen Fry.

Fathom Events will be hosting screenings of the season premiere and the second episode in movie theaters nationwide on January 5.

“What better way to ring in a new decade than with our favorite Time Lord?” said Courtney Thomasma, BBC America’s executive director. “BBC America is excited to kick off the new year with new Who, including a thrilling New Year’s Day premiere followed by new episodes every Sunday this winter. Last year, thousands of Whovians packed Madison Square Garden to celebrate Jodie Whittaker’s landmark debut as the first female Doctor. This year, we’re thrilled to partner with Fathom Events to bring that unique experience to fans all across the country, as Doctor Who embodies the idea of space for all. Let the New Year’s countdown begin!”

BBC America just released the official trailer for the upcoming Doctor Who New Year’s special “Resolution,” which you can watch right here!

The special airs on Tuesday, January 1 at 8 p.m. ET.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jodie Whittaker

In the special, as the New Year begins, a terrifying evil is stirring from across the centuries of Earth’s history. Will the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Ryan (Tosin Cole), Graham (Bradley Walsh) and Yaz (Mandip Gill) be able to overcome this threat to Planet Earth?

Following the New Year’s special, Doctor Who returns with Season 12 in early 2020 on BBC America.

Watch the trailer below!

Jodie Whittaker stars as Doctor Who in the very first official trailer for the new season of the BBC show!

This season, the Doctor is joined by her team of friends including Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Graham (Bradley Walsh).

This year, the show will premiere in real time at the same time the UK airs the program in their time zone! Then, the BBC America will also re-air the premiere in prime time.

Tune in for the premiere of the show on Sunday, October 7.

We now have our first complete look at Jodie Whittaker as Doctor Who!

The actress, who is taking on the role as the first female to ever portray the Doctor, debuted the footage at the panel for the BBC show during 2018 Comic-Con on Thursday (July 19) in San Diego, Calif.

By her side were her two co-stars, Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole, among others.

Season eleven will debut in the fall on BBC America. No date has been revealed just yet, but stay tuned!

Watch the trailer below…