“This Story Is Incorrect”: Doctor Who’s Status Confirmed After A Report Claimed Show Could Stop For Years Amid Disappointing Ratings

Doctor Who‘s status has been confirmed after a report claimed the show could go on hiatus for years amid disappointing ratings for the newest season. As Doctor Who season 15 is poised to air later this year, a report from UK outlet The Sun claimed the show will soon be going on a lengthy break for up to 10 years, following low ratings during Ncuti Gatwa’s run as the Fifteenth Doctor. The report also claims the actor is planning to move to Los Angeles for bigger roles, and he’ll be regenerating in the upcoming episodes.

However, according to the Radio Times, a Doctor Who spokesperson has cleared the air on rumors the show is going on hiatus, stating the series has not been cancelled. While the anonymous source says the decision on a third season with Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor will be made after the next one airs, the show has a 26-episode deal with Disney+. With more episodes still to come as part of the deal, it seems the show isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Check out what the spokesperson had to say below:

This story is incorrect, Doctor Who has not been shelved. As we have previously stated, the decision on season 3 will be made after season 2 airs.

The deal with Disney Plus was for 26 episodes – and exactly half of those still have to transmit. And as for the rest, we never comment on the Doctor and future storylines.

More to come…

Source: Radio Times