Doctor Who: Kris Marshall and Vicky McClure among stars tipped to replace Jodie Whittaker

direct to your inboxTributes have been pouring in for Mick Norcross, who appeared in The Only Way Is Essex, following his death aged 57. The businessman starred in the ITV series for much of its early years as part of the original cast and was the owner of popular filming haunt the Sugar Hut.

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker is reportedly quitting her lead role as the Time Lord, after becoming the first female to undertake the role.The 38 year old actress is rumoured to have been intending to stick to the tradition of leaving after three stints in the TARDIS, like the majority of those who have played the role. An insider has told The Mirror: “It’s all very hush-hush but it is known on set that Jodie is leaving and they are gearing up for a regeneration.

The BBC has responded to claims suggesting Jodie Whittaker is quitting “Doctor Who”.

direct to your inbox Jodie Whittaker is to quit her role as Doctor Who at the end of the show's next series.

Naman Ramachandran Jodie Whittaker could depart iconic BBC science fiction series “Doctor Who,” according to a report in U.K. tabloid Daily Mirror.The Mirror reports that the actor’s departure is being kept under wraps, but is an open secret on set.

The BBC has declined to comment on a report that Jodie Whittaker is set to hang up her sonic screwdriver and quit as the 13th Doctor in the British broadcaster’s iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who.

Doctor Who.According to The Mirror, Whittaker, who portrays the 13th Doctor and first ever female Time Lord, is planning to depart the TARDIS after the show’s upcoming 13th series, while showrunner Chris Chibnall will remain.If true, Whittaker’s departure would see her follow in the footsteps of iconic Doctors such as Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi who have both left after filming three series of the sci-fi drama.In a statement issued to Digital Spy, the BBC responded: “We won’t be commenting on

Is Jodie Whittaker really leaving Doctor Who?

Doctor Who after three years in the role. The 38-year-old, who became the first female star to take on the famous character, will leave the show at the end of the next series, when she will regenerate into the 14th Time Lord.