Fans have shared their reactions to Peter Capaldi announcing his departure as Dr Who – with many calling for a female replacement.
Last night, he revealed that season 10 would be his last as the iconic time traveller in the Tardis.
“One of the greatest privileges of being Doctor Who is to see the world at its best,” said Capaldi in a statement. “From our brilliant crew and creative team working for the best broadcaster on the planet, to the viewers and fans whose endless creativity, generosity and inclusiveness points to a brighter future ahead. I can’t thank everyone enough. It’s been cosmic.”
His departure also marks the final season with writer and executive producer Steven Moffat.
“For years before I ever imagined being involved in Doctor Who, or had ever met the man, I wanted to work with Peter Capaldi,” added Moffat. “I could not have imagined that one day we’d be standing on the TARDIS together. Like Peter, I’m facing up to leaving the best job I’ll ever have, but knowing I do so in the company of the best, and kindest and cleverest of men, makes the saddest of endings a little sweeter. But hey, it’s a long way from over. Peter’s amazing, fiery, turbulent Doctor is still fighting the good fight, and his greatest adventures are yet to come. Monsters of the universe, be on your guard – Capaldi’s not done with you yet!”
Now, fans have taken online to share their reactions – with some disappointed at the news while others are calling for a more diverse replacement:
https://twitter.com/AndySimon55/status/826335701268561920
#DrWho is pro #trans tho u do come across the odd #whovian fanboy who seems to have an issue with it like @gardgoldsmith
— Sophia C Botha #GTTO #BlockNotBicker ??️?♀️♿ (@sophiabotha74) January 31, 2017
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"Maybe a woman… or a minority group actor… perhaps different sexuality….oh. OK. Another straight, white, man."#DrWho
— David Griffith (@theplaguedoc) January 31, 2017
Can we at least talk about a ginger doctor now @PeterCapaldiDr #DrWho
— Will (@gingeinthecity) January 31, 2017
Please please please Richard Ayoade #DrWho
— A.S.Chambers (@ASChambersUK) January 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/Cantell1994/status/826341881994964992
Would someone please approach Gillian Anderson @GillianA to become the new #DrWho She would be amazing, as always.
— Russ Parker (@russ_parker) January 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/AntiEU_101/status/826349041831260161
Perfect chance for the first ever female #Drwho. Miranda Hart!
— Paul Sachdev (@PaulSachdev) January 31, 2017
#DrWho 2 regenerate. I hope the next Dr is #female, #nonWhite, #LGBTQI, has #LearningNeeds, #AccessNeeds. Any/all of the above would b good.
— (((Ricky Vicar))) ? (@RickyVicar) January 31, 2017
As Capaldi quits Dr Who, how about a female Dr? And would she have two hearts? #femaledrwho #drwho
— Donald MacKenzie (@Don_MacKenzie__) January 31, 2017
As Capaldi quits Dr Who, how about a female Dr? And would she have two hearts? #femaledrwho #drwho
— Donald MacKenzie (@Don_MacKenzie__) January 31, 2017