Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper in the series finale of Doctor Who on Saturday night. He left the role after playing the iconic character for two series. Piper, who previously played the Doctor's assistant, Rose Tyler, said the opportunity to "step back on that Tardis one more time was just something I couldn't refuse".

Ncuti Gatwa has made a fresh claim about his sudden exit from Doctor Who, which has left fans concerned about the future of the show. In an episode that aired on Saturday (31 May), Gatwa’s time on the show came to an end after just two series,