Former ‘Doctor Who’ Star Officially Addresses the Show’s Uncertain Future [Exclusive]

Former Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker says the programme’s uncertain future is not cause for alarm, arguing that pauses have been part of its long history. She believes its capacity to reinvent itself is what keeps it special and allows new generations to find their own Doctor.

The BBC put the series out to competitive tender after its latest season ended on 31 May 2025, amid criticism of the finale and uncertainty over a reported Christmas return. The article says Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio’s company is considered a leading contender to take over, with a possible return in 2028 or 2029. Whittaker, the show’s first female lead, played the Doctor until 2021 and says the cast remains a close-knit family.