Jaw-Dropping Revelation: Doctor Who's Groundbreaking New Rose Shakes Up Beloved Donna Theory Before the Epic 60th Anniversary
Donna Noble's daughter being named Rose suggests her memory of David Tennant's Doctor is intact, debunking a major theory Furthermore, Rose's return in Ncuti Gatwa's first Doctor Who season hints at Donna's continued existence
Summary
Official confirmation that Yasmin Finney is playing Donna Noble's daughter Rose debunks a major theory for the 60th anniversary specials.
Donna Noble's recollections of the Tenth Doctor have probably played a significant role in shaping and inspiring her daughter Rose, who now goes by the name Rose Temple-Noble.
The presence of a safeguard implanted in Donna's consciousness, which can preserve her life when activated, indicates the possibility of her memories being revived during the upcoming 60th anniversary specials.
Yasmin Finney's role as Doctor Who's new Rose has finally been confirmed by the BBC, putting to rest a popular theory involving Catherine Tate's character, Donna Noble. Fans had long suspected that Yasmin Finney's Rose is the daughter of Donna Noble and her husband Shaun Temple, and the recent social media announcement from the BBC confirmed these suspicions. The last time the Doctor encountered Donna and Shaun was at their wedding, which the Tenth Doctor witnessed from a distance in his final adventure, The End of Time.
The Doctor had to keep his distance from Donna and Shaun's wedding due to the potential danger it posed to Donna's life if she were to remember him. This controversial ending for Donna Noble is expected to be addressed in the 60th-anniversary specials. However, it is uncertain whether the resolution will be a happy one, as there have been hints that Donna may not survive her reunion with the Doctor. Despite this, the existence of Donna's daughter and previously established facts in Doctor Who canon suggest the possibility of a happier ending for the Noble family, 13 years after their last encounter with the Doctor.
Yasmin Finney's Rose Confirms Donna Still Remembers The Tenth Doctor
Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney and Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies have confirmed that Rose Temple-Noble is a trans woman. The connection between Rose and Donna's daughter goes beyond mere coincidence. Since Donna's arrival in the Tenth Doctor's TARDIS on Christmas Day 2006, the Doctor and the Noble family have had a deep-rooted bond. A year later, the Tenth Doctor crossed paths with Wilfred Mott, who was later revealed to be Donna's grandfather. Additionally, Rose Tyler encountered Wilf, Donna, and Sylvia Noble in the season 4 finale.
The influence of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler on Donna, Wilf, and Sylvia surely had an impact on the young Rose Temple-Noble. It is possible that Wilf shared the Doctor's adventures as bedtime stories, inspiring Rose to adopt the name. It is also possible that memories of Donna's adventures have subtly influenced her child as she grew up. Furthermore, in the trailer for Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary specials, Donna unmistakably recognizes the Fourteenth Doctor as "Skinny Man".
Everyone Forgets That The Doctor Implanted A Failsafe In Donna's Mind
The revelation of the "Skinny Man" implies a connection between Donna Noble and Amy Pond (Karen Gillan). In the Doctor Who episode "The Eleventh Hour," the young Amelia Pond (Caitlin Blackwood) grew up to become Amy Pond (Karen Gillan), believing that the Eleventh Doctor was simply an imaginary friend rather than the enigmatic Time Lord she had encountered in her garden. It is possible that Donna herself possessed memories of the "Skinny Man," which later transformed into childhood tales for her daughter Rose. Therefore, it is evident that Donna managed to retain some form of memories about the Tenth Doctor without experiencing any hazardous repercussions.
When John Simm's Master reappeared in "The End of Time" to confront David Tennant's Doctor, Donna found herself overwhelmed with memories from her past adventures. Being a human, Donna's mind was never designed to contain the vast knowledge of a Time Lord, which was unleashed by the Master's manipulations. Fortunately, the Tenth Doctor had implanted a failsafe mechanism that would induce her into a deep sleep until the crisis subsided. This ironic twist alludes to how the less refined Donna Noble, introduced in "The Runaway Bride," had slept through significant events like the Sycorax flyover in "The Christmas Invasion" and the invading forces of Daleks and Cybermen in "Doomsday."
Rose Is Back For Ncuti Gatwa's First Doctor Who Season - Hinting Donna Lives
It is unlikely that the failsafe will be featured in the 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who, as it would result in very limited involvement of Catherine Tate. Nonetheless, it is important to mention because in case things become too overwhelming, there is a failsafe mechanism that will ultimately protect her life. It is expected that the specials will revolve around the Fourteenth Doctor's return to address and repair Donna's memories, similar to how the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors assisted the War Doctor (John Hurt) in saving Gallifrey in "The Day of the Doctor". Doctor Who has established that the Doctor possesses the ability to solve complex situations across different regenerations, and there has been a significant amount of time between the suppression of Donna's memories and the Doctor's regeneration into the body of David Tennant.
Russell T Davies has confirmed in his regular Letter from the Showrunner column in Doctor Who Magazine that scenes featuring Yasmin Finney have been filmed for Doctor Who season 14. This confirmation strongly suggests that Donna Noble will survive her reunion with the Doctor in the 60th-anniversary specials. It is highly unlikely that Rose would continue to spend time with the Doctor if they were unable to save Donna's life, even if they have regenerated into a new form. It has also been confirmed that the fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and Yasmin Finney will have scenes together, either in the anniversary specials or later in Doctor Who season 14. This further solidifies the connection between the new Rose and the new Doctor, hinting at a potential happy ending for Donna Noble.
In the 60th anniversary, it is expected that the Fourteenth Doctor, portrayed by David Tennant, will sacrifice himself to save Donna and bring back her lost memories. Doctor Who anniversary specials aim to honor the show's history and set the stage for the future. To effectively achieve this, a reunion between David Tennant and Catherine Tate should occur, ensuring that Donna's extraordinary experiences in the TARDIS are remembered. Simultaneously, this reunion can establish the foundation for the Noble family's interaction with the Doctor in the next generation, with Yasmin Finney and Ncuti Gatwa playing integral roles.
