David Tenant Leaving “Doctor Who”


by Irma Arkus

David Tenant has issued a statement that he is ending his career as The Doctor. According to BBC, despite the initial statements that his contract will encompass another season, as well as planned Doctor Who movie specials, Tenant decided to end his involvement with the franchise he is so very fond of.

At the end of previous season, the heated debate on whether Tenant would be replaced, has resulted in record numbers of viewers, anticipating the season’s finale.

However, the death of Tenant as Doctor Who, was just a “tease” for the audience.

Shortly after though, Russell T. Davies announced his departure from the franchise, and now Tenant’s premature departure follows. Russel T. Davies, who served as the head writer and producer of the show, will be replaced by Stephen Moffat.

The rumours are abound with which actor or actress is to become The Doctor. Many fans are also disappointed with the recent announcement, as David Tenant, a cast member as well as a great fan of the Doctor Who franchise, is to this day, one of the most beloved cast members to fill the shoes of mysterious hero and Timelord.

Who will be the next Doctor? Have you any ideas? All bets are on.

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  • superjaded

    I would, for one, like to see The Doctor in a female bod. I know that this suggestion will be met by groans of rabid fans, but as a female fan, I want some satisfaction! It doesn’t have to be for a full season, just for an episode or two, and could prove to be one of those “infinitely valuable experiences” that would contribute to The Doctor seeing the world in an entirely different way??? I say boobies!!! boobies are required!!!

  • http://www.ep-hi.net/blog/ Ben

    Donna should have been a fobwatched timelord. The end of the last season was really unsatisfactory.

  • irma

    Superjaded, Ben, you two are awesome!

    I could not agree more. Donna, whom I at begining suspected would be rather uninteresting, is actually one of the most interesting characters we’ve met thus far. And she was cool, and emotive, and nice!!! I loved Donna, because she was a representation of so many ordinary, yet kind people, who are, lets face it, severely underrepresented. The ending of Donna’s companionship was so troublesome, and sad. Hearbreaking.

    Female Doctor would be a great addition to the Dr. Who universe. I just wish it would finally happen, and there is still a part of me hoping that Donna would come back in her brilliant form.