Olly Alexander 14th Doctor Rumour “Just isn’t true”

The mainstream press has been abuzz this weekend, reporting that 30-year-old Olly Alexander is in “late negotiations” to become the 14th Doctor.

The Sun broke the story last night, quoting an inside source as saying: “Olly is on the verge of being announced as the new Doctor. Negotiations are at an advanced stage.

“He’s been heavily promoted for the role by Russell — who he’s worked closely with on other projects. Russell was impressed with his work and felt he was a great fit for the Doctor.

However, Olly’s manager Martha Kinn has since responded on Instagram stating the rumour “Just isn’t true”.

Kinn said: ‘Even though Olly is often contacted by Cybermen, I’m afraid I have to exterminate this speculation. As nice as it is to see interest in this story regenerate, it just isn’t true. As Ood as it might sound, Olly is focusing on his music, for the time being.’

Various publications quote a “BBC insider” stating: “As ever bosses are staying tight-lipped about what they have planned – but with filming still going on they clearly have plans for episodes to be playing out much later into 2022, so there’s lots more to come for Jodie’s Doctor.”

Olly himself did respond to rumours in April back when ex-showrunner Russell T Davies first suggested his name as a possible replacement. Olly said: “What an amazing role that would be, but I don’t think it’s happening any time soon.”