Coronation Street star Millie Gibson spotted downcast as she's seen for first time since axe
20.02.2024 - 19:15
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson appeared downcast as she was spotted for the first time since she was axed from Doctor Who.
The 19-year-old made her debut on the sci-fi show at Christmas before the news broke that she'd only be playing the timelord's companion for just one series, with actress Varada Seethu taking over the role.
In snaps obtained by the Mirror, the star was seen in Manchester on Monday donning a baseball cap - with her blonde locks hidden underneath it - paired with a multi-coloured Carhartt fleece, baggy bleached jeans and Ugg boots, Millie took a walk with her parents in the windy weather.
The star appeared to be keeping a low profile as she hid underneath her cap, as she was spotted leaving a coffee shop with her hands wedged in her pockets alongside her mum, dad and the family dog, Spike.
Last year, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies decided to write out the former Coronation Street star - who plays orphan Ruby Sunday - after her first run ended.
The shocking twist stunned fans who only saw Millie's on-screen debut in the festive episode in December.
Now, Millie will be snubbed from the 2024 Christmas special later this year and will make only a few appearances across Ncuti Gatwa's second series as the Doctor in 2025.
The eight episodes which she has already starred in will air in May, the BBC has announced.
Following her appearances, the Tardis will welcome a new companion Varada, who has already started filming at the studios in Cardiff.
Verada has a host of credits, appearing as Cinta in Disney’s 2022 Star Wars spin-off Andor, and has also appeared in three series of Sky’s action drama Strike Back, based on the books by Chris Ryan.
In 2016 she also had a role in the second series of smash-hit