Ncuti Gatwa's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Millie Gibson: A Doctor Who Tale
Ncuti Gatwa, the Doctor Who star, has recently shown his support for his co-star Millie Gibson amidst rumors of her departure from the show. His heartwarming response has raised hope for fans, but the surprising news has left many questions unanswered.
Ncuti Gatwa's Support for Millie Gibson
Ncuti Gatwa, who made his debut in the 60th-anniversary special as the Fifteenth Doctor, has broken his silence over the reports of his co-star Millie Gibson leaving the show. Gibson, who appeared in the 2023 Christmas special as Ruby Sunday, was set up to become the Fifteenth Doctor's first companion. It was believed that the pair were filming season 15 together beginning in October 2023, making the news of Gibson's departure quite surprising.
Ncuti Gatwa Instagram Story
In response to the early reports, Gatwa took to his Instagram Story and subtly shared an old photo of himself and Gibson dressed in disco outfits while filming Doctor Who season 14. The heartwarming post, accompanied by a simple caption 'My lil,' and a heart emoji, appears to be a gesture of support towards Gibson, although it doesn't directly address the news.
Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday looking to the side in Doctor Who season 14 The Church on Ruby Road episode
Millie Gibson's Doctor Who Exit
Since Gatwa's post, it has been confirmed that Gibson is leaving Doctor Who after season 14. The Mirror was the first to raise the news, though since its report came from an insider, it was considered a rumor. The insider claimed that Gibson had been fired from the show, and it was showrunner Russell T. Davies' decision to write her out. She allegedly won't be in the 2024 Christmas special and will only be in the 15 episodes of the season she already filmed before departing.
The latest Doctor Who cast update reveals that Gibson will be replaced by Varada Sethu, who will portray a new companion in season 15. While Gibson will remain the companion through season 14, it is unclear if she will be in the Christmas 2024 special or any portion of season 15. An official explanation for her departure has yet to be given, and neither BBC nor Gibson have publicly responded to the news.
Speculations and Hope for Millie Gibson's Departure
Gibson's surprising Doctor Who exit has raised many questions, but Gatwa's heartwarming response has raised hope that it wasn't a sour departure. While the news is surprising, she is far from the only companion to serve less than two seasons. For example, aside from a few special appearances, Freema Agyeman's Martha Jones departed the show after just one season, as did fan favorite Donna Noble (Catherine Tate). Additionally, high companion turnover was common during Davies' initial run as a showrunner. Therefore, he may have simply planned a shorter story arc for her as he has traditionally done in the past. The circumstances surrounding Gibson's departure remain a mystery, but fans are hopeful for a positive outcome in this Doctor Who tale.
