Doctor Who star Millie Gibson to be ‘replaced’ as Time Lord’s companion

21 Jan 2024

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According to reports, Millie Gibson, who played the Doctor's companion for just one season, is getting replaced in the show Doctor Who.

At the age of 19, Gibson made her first appearance on the famous British TV series about science fiction as Ruby Sunday by playing an orphan. The special episode aired on Christmas Day, and she acted alongside Ncuti Gatwa, who portrays the new Time Lord, from Sex Education.

A new report by Variety reveals that Gibson will feature as Ruby in the upcoming 14th season as planned. However, it has been announced that she will not be making a comeback for the 15th season as her character has been written off.

The online publication called The Independent has reached out to the BBC, as well as Gibson's team and Bad Wolf Productions, in order to obtain a statement or clarification on the matter at hand.

According to a source, Varada Sethu will take over the role previously played by Gibson, who was most recognized for her portrayal of Kelly Neelan on Coronation Street.

Sethu has acted in several famous movies and TV series. She appeared in Andor, a Star Wars-related film, and Mrs. Sidhu Investigates. In 2022, she played the character of Shira in Jurassic World Dominion. Furthermore, she had a part in the BBC drama series called Doctor Foster back in 2016.

Varada Sethu was captured in a picture in the year 2023.

According to an insider who spoke with The Mirror, Millie Gibson has almost left the show and there's a fresh new companion that is very thrilling. Russell is making sure that things keep progressing and isn't wasting any time.

Fans will be completely surprised by Gibson's sudden departure, even though she only appeared for one season. The first time she was seen with Gatwa on Christmas Day, the critics loved it. Ed Power, who wrote a five-star review of the special in The Independent, praised Gatwa's easy performance and Gibson's incredible acting.

Last month, when she and the Doctor appeared on screens, they immediately captured the hearts of viewers. The Christmas Special, which they starred in, was watched by over 7 million people during its initial week of airing.

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Gibson and Gatwa attended a 'Doctor Who' launch event in the month of December.

Russell T Davies, the person who revived the popular show in 2005, is now back as the writer and executive producer of the upcoming seasons. He has assembled a star-studded cast for the 60th anniversary episode in November which includes Yazmin Finney from Heartstopper, singer Bonnie Langford, Jonathan Groff from Glee and Neil Patrick Harris, who starred in How I Met Your Mother.

Gibson, who will make her debut on Doctor Who in December, told The Independent that being a companion of the Doctor is similar to being a member of "a society that only those who have gone through it can comprehend".

Beforehand, Millie Gibson's role was Kelly Neelan in the television series 'Coronation Street'.

According to her statement, Ruby has a special bond with the Doctor that the viewers may not have witnessed yet. This unique relationship brings out the human side of the Doctor through Ruby's innocent and pure demeanor. It's a beautiful dynamic to witness on screen.

The fourteenth installment of the TV show Doctor Who is anticipated to make a comeback in the month of May and air on both BBC and Disney Plus platforms worldwide.