It’s been nearly four months since Doctor Who spinoff series The War Between the Land and the Sea hit screens, created by Russell T Davies and starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jemma Redgrave and Colin McFarlane.
But one person that didn’t appear in the five part miniseries features characters from the franchaise was the Doctor himself - last seen when Scottish-Rwandan actor Ncuti Gatwa bowed out of the role last May.
But the BBC have confirmed that Doctor Who WILL be back in a new 2026 Christmas special, again being written by Russell T Davies.
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BBC producers have said they remain"fully committed to the show" and will announce plans for the next series "in due course to ensure the Doctor's adventures continue".
This is despite the fact that they have parted ways with Disney+, who have shown the last two series outside the UK.
Speculation is now at fever pitch over who will replace Gatwa - who transformed into a very familiar face at the end of his last episode.
Here are the 12 favourites to take over the Tardis, according to the experts at gambling.com.
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1. David Tennant - 4/6
Arguably the most successful Time Lord in history, Scottish star David Tennant was the Tenth Doctor from 2005–2010, before returning as the Fourteenth Doctor in 2023. Could he now return again as the Sixteeth? The bookies reckon there's a good chance - he's the 4/6 favourite. Maybe that Rose reveal was just a clue... | Getty Images
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2. Billie Piper - 10/11
It could be argued that former companion Billie Piper is already the next Doctor Who after the shock ending of the last series saw her emerge from Ncuti Gatwa's regeneration. BUT, crucially, she was not credited as 'The Doctor' at the end of the programme - so it's not official. She's dropped down to secind favourite this week, but is still a 10/11 shot - and would be a hugely popular choice with Whovians who miss Rose. Or maybe she'll return as David Tennant's companion? | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
3. Erin Doherty - 1/1
Erin Doherty is on a high at the moment after winning the Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie' for her role in the much-talked about Netflix hit Adolescence. She'll be much in demand and has seen her odds to take over the TARDIS narrow to evens (1/1). | AFP via Getty Images
4. Whoopi Goldberg - 7/4
EGOT winner (that's the grand slam of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) Whoopi Goldberg wasn't even being talked about as a new Doctor Who until fairly recently - but is now 7/4 fourth favourite. It's be a real coup for the programme makers to cast her - particularly for the important American audience. | Getty Images for SOLO MIO VIP Sc