Next Companion Favourite Emerges, 13th Doctor Rumours
The current frontrunner is Michelle Keegan whose odds have been slashed from 10-1 to as low as 4-1 (and coincidently was listed in a DWTV feature article last week as a possible replacement).
“Michelle is just what the Doctor ordered. As far as the odds are concerned, she’ll be entering the TARDIS sooner rather than later as his assistant,” a Ladbrokes spokeperson said.
However it wasn’t just next companion getting attention over the weekend. The Mirror, again, are claiming Richard Madden is “top of a list drawn up by producers in case Peter Capaldi leaves too”.
A source apparently told the site: “Jenna’s decision to leave has shaken executives and they are now worried Peter will follow suit. While they are keen to keep him on board they are discreetly drawing up future plans for the show and throwing around a few names as potential new Doctors. Richard Madden is one of the favourites.
“He is young and has a great fan base. He proved a huge hit as Mellors in Lady Chatterley’s Lover and BBC executives are keen to work more with him. He also has the added bonus of being a huge sci-fi fan.”
The Mirror adds: “Sources claim 12th Doctor Peter, 57, has admitted he finds filming the series tiring and is left with little time for other projects. He dropped a further hint he might leave by revealing he will go to the US to direct two episodes of the political satire Veep.”
A BBC spokesman said: “Peter Capaldi is Doctor Who. We never discuss contracts.”
