DOCTOR Who's Jodie Whittaker will NOT return to the show next year - and neither will showrunner Chris Chibnall. The announcement comes after months of rumours that the acclaimed actress would be making her departure from the beloved sci-fi programme.
Jodie, 39 - who has made history by playing the first ever female Time Lord - will give up the role in 2022, alongside telly writer Chris.
After the highly-anticipated series airs later this year, Jodie's portrayal of the character will come to an end with a six-part event serial, and two specials next year.
Speaking about her departure, Jodie said: “In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes. "I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in.
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