CARDIFF, Wales — “Doctor Who” fans are in for a companion shake-up in the upcoming season of the hit BBC series. According to reports, Millie Gibson will be exiting the show after just one season, and her character will be replaced by Verada Sethu.
Sethu, who previously appeared as Cinta Kaz in “Andor,” will join Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor as his new companion. The news of Gibson’s departure and Sethu’s arrival has sparked interest and speculation among fans.
While details about Sethu’s character have not been revealed, it is common for companions to stay with the Doctor for at least one season, with the possibility of returning in other formats such as TV, audiobooks, or comics. However, recent iterations of the Doctor have seen companions sticking around for longer, with some lasting for two seasons and even featuring in holiday specials.
Ruby Sunday, played by Gibson, recently joined the Doctor in the show’s holiday special. It was initially expected that she would have a more extended run alongside the Doctor, but with the news of her departure, fans are curious to see what Sethu’s character will bring to the series.
The new season of “Doctor Who” is currently being filmed in Wales and is set to premiere this May on both BBC and Disney+. With eight episodes in the upcoming season, there will be ample time for Sethu’s character to establish a rapport with the Doctor and make a lasting impression.
As anticipation builds for the new season, fans are speculating about the possibility of Gibson’s return in a future special to mark Gatwa’s eventual departure or return.
Stay tuned for more updates on “Doctor Who,” and be sure to catch the new season on BBC and Disney+ this coming May.