Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker exits as the Time Lord after three series

An insider source said: “It’s all very hush-hush but it is known on set that Jodie is leaving and they are gearing up for a regeneration.

“Her departure is top secret but at some point over the coming months the arrival of the 14th Doctor will need to be filmed. It’s very exciting.”

Whittaker’s exit follows on the heels of companions Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole leaving the TARDIS at the end of 2021’s New Year’s special, The Revolution of the Daleks.

Current companion Yasmin Khan (Mandip Gill) is set to stay on, while the news follows new co-star John Bishop joining the cast for series 13.