Doctor Who enthusiasts claim to have 'spotted' Matt Smith in The Giggle
Doctor Who fans are buzzing with excitement as they believe they have caught a glimpse of Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor in the thrilling final 60th anniversary special, The Giggle Get ready to be amazed as Doctor Who's new leading man makes his grand entrance!
Many Doctor Who fans believe that the Eleventh Doctor, portrayed by Matt Smith, made a secret appearance in the show's 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle." Smith initially debuted as the Eleventh Doctor in the last scene of "The End of Time (Part 2)" in 2010, and went on to star in Doctor Who Series 5 to 7.
Smith’s time as the Eleventh Doctor is highlighted by his appearance in the 2013 Doctor Who 50th anniversary special, "The Day of the Doctor," where he joined forces with David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor and John Hurt’s War Doctor. Despite fans' anticipation, Smith's return as the Eleventh Doctor in the 60th anniversary specials did not materialize - or did it?
Doctor Who fans ‘spot’ Matt Smith in The Giggle
It depends on who you ask, as the Doctor Who fanbase is currently debating whether Smith’s likeness briefly appears on screen in “The Giggle” on X.
hold the fuck on that's matt smith https://t.co/HegYmRylYc
— alice ️️ (@stonesofblood) December 11, 2023
A possible reference to the Eleventh Doctor is seen when the Fourteenth Doctor (played by Tennant) and the Toymaker (Neil Patrick Harris) are playing cards. At one point, the Toymaker reveals a king card that some fans believe resembles Smith.
“[A]ll of the ‘Matt Smith is totally, secretly in this episode’ [hype] was right!!” declared one X user. “I mean he is technically the 13th doctor soooo it works,” added another. “I had to pause and explain to my friends why this took me so f**king aback,” chimed in a third.
Other fans remained skeptical, arguing that the Toymaker's card could be a self-portrait depicting either Harris or the original Toymaker actor, Michael Gough.
"It does resemble [Smith], but it's supposed to be the Toymaker," one commentator stated, representing this perspective. "That's why he can make the pun 'I am the king.'"
The Giggle introduces Doctor Who’s new leading man
Although Smith’s involvement in “The Giggle” is still uncertain, it is evident that the long-awaited debut of Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor has officially arrived in the final 60th anniversary special through a groundbreaking bigeneration event.
Gatwa's debut in a full Doctor Who adventure will be in the upcoming Christmas special, "The Church on Ruby Road." He will be paired with Millie Gibson, who portrays the Doctor's new companion, Ruby Sunday. The special, titled Doctor Who: The Giggle, is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer (UK & Ireland) and Disney+ (everywhere else). For the latest Doctor Who news and updates, you can find Dexerto's comprehensive coverage here.
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Editor's P/S
As a dedicated Doctor Who enthusiast, I am thrilled by the rumors suggesting Matt Smith's possible appearance in the 60th-anniversary special, "The Giggle." The excitement among the fandom is palpable, and I can't help but feel a surge of nostalgia for Smith's portrayal of the Eleventh Doctor. His charismatic performance and unique interpretation of the character left an indelible mark on the series, and the prospect of seeing him grace our screens once again is truly tantalizing.
While the evidence presented, such as the resemblance of a card to Smith's likeness, may be open to interpretation, the mere possibility of his involvement is enough to ignite our imaginations. The Eleventh Doctor's return, even in a fleeting moment, would be a delightful nod to the past and a testament to the enduring legacy of Matt Smith's portrayal. As we eagerly await confirmation or denial from official sources, I find myself caught up in the excitement and anticipation that only Doctor Who can evoke.
