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Doctor Who facing axe as lead star Ncuti Gatwa ‘quits’ amid woeful rating and fans’ fury at woke storylines

DOCTOR Who is facing the axe, with lead star Ncuti Gatwa poised to quit and crew claiming to be laid off.

The recent series suffered abysmal ratings with fans outraged by the BBC shoehorning wokery into storylines.

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Doctor Who is facing the axe, with lead star Ncuti Gatwa poised to quit and crew claiming to be laid off[/caption]
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The recent series suffered abysmal ratings with fans outraged by the BBC shoehorning wokery into storylines[/caption] Illustration of Doctor Who actors and their years.

Bosses have postponed any decision until Ncuti’s second season has aired later this year.

But the Scot, 32, is already believed to have filmed his regeneration “exit scene”, and crew fear the BBC will shelve the show after 62 years.

An insider said: “Ncuti doesn’t want to be tied to the series beyond this and plans to relocate to Los Angeles with several Hollywood projects standing by for him.

“His team also see a lot of fan backlash from the series, and don’t want the perception of him still being The Doctor to get in the way of any future work.

“The show has been poorly managed in recent years, and there’s a lot of people who’ve been working on this show for years and now being cast aside due to poor leadership.

“People warned some episodes were getting too caught up on an agenda rather than telling a story, and those people got shouted down, ignored.”

The first series under Ncuti which began last May attracted viewing figures between 2.25m and 3.18m – a fraction of what it used to pull in.

Controversy over the storylines has ramped up since 2023, when Russell T Davies returned as showrunner.

A trio of 60th anniversary specials kicked off with a plot involving a character who was able to save London because they were trans.

Another saw The Doctor — played by the returning David Tennant — realise he was gay after developing a crush on Sir Isaac Newton.

However viewing figures were still around two million up on the episodes to come under Ncuti, accompanied by new companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson.

The first full series had plots slamming everything from capitalism to Christianity — and introduced a new enemy played by a drag queen.

A huge question mark also hangs over whether Disney will renew their deal with the BBC, which is said to be worth £100m.

Crew working on the show in Cardiff are said to be furious at being left in limbo after filming wrapped last week.

The insider said: “Word on set is that the BBC will shelve the series for at least five years. The crew were told not to hold their breath for work on the series for at least 10 years.

“As we scramble to find work, those responsible get to ride off onto other well-paid projects without any repercussions. Filming wrapped on Friday afternoon, with no fanfare or celebration.”

Ncuti’s exit as the Time Lord would be the earliest since Christopher Eccleston, who left after just one series in 2005.

Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker all did at least three seasons before handing over the Tardis key.

Ncuti was brought in by Russell T Davies, who rebooted the franchise in 2005 before leaving in 2009, only to return two years ago.

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Ncuti’s exit as the Time Lord would be the earliest since Christopher Eccleston, who left after just one series in 2005, pictured iconic alien monster, the Dalek[/caption]

The actor has appeared in Barbie and has just been making another film, The Roses, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman.

It is understood he also has a string of other projects on both sides of the Atlantic.

Fans had feared the show — which first aired in 1963 — could be scrapped after Ncuti’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show last year.

He revealed he would be filming a third series, but his comment was mysteriously edited out.

The BBC and Disney+ declined to comment. 

BEEB’S TO BLAME

By ROD McPHEE

FOR over 60 years he defeated daleks and saw off cybermen — but now The Doctor looks like he’s been beaten by wokery.

It’s another example of the BBC wrecking a TV institution with a politically correct agenda.

Russell T Davies was brought back in by the BBC to revive the show — but he tried to change too much, too quickly.

Ncuti Gatwa was also a problem for fans. 

Not because he was the first non-white actor in the role but because he blurred the doctor’s eccentric image by wearing latex tops and skirts in mags.

The BBC look like they’ve managed to kill off a character who, in theory, was supposed to live forever.

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Watch moment Star Wars legend Mark Hamill’s trousers fall down on Baftas stage as horrified A-Listers get flashed

LUKE Skywalker actor Mark Hamill faced the dark slide when his trousers dropped as he revealed the Best Film gong at the EE Baftas.

A clip unearthed by The Sun shows the Star Wars favourite scrambling to hold up the pants while focusing on the autocue.

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Star Wars star fumbles behind the lectern at the Baftas as his trousers start to drop
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Mark Hamill presenting at the BAFTAs.
Hamill looks panicked as he feels the trousers slipping while he tells the audience of his love for film
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An insider said that stars such as Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Adrien Brody would have seen his trousers fail from their angle in the audience
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Stage-side A-listers watched in horror. But Mark’s blushes were spared by a lectern at London’s Royal Festival Hall which meant from 3.8million TV viewers missed the drama.

An insider sat at the front told us: “Mark started speaking then his suit trousers just dropped to his knees. It was like they were too big for him.

“All the big stars such as Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Adrien Brody would have seen it from their angle.

“Most guests looked horrified but said nothing. It was a moment that you wouldn’t have believed unless you saw it.

“They were turning to each other wide-eyed as if to say, ‘Did that just happen?’”

As seen in our pictures, the moment Mark, 73, feels the trousers Force slipping comes as he tells the audience about his love of cinema, saying: “For me, films create worlds so vivid.”

Without losing his place on the autocue, he continues speaking to the stars as he hurriedly does up his trousers and tucks his shirt back in.

After handing over the Best Film award to the team behind Conclave, telling of the secretive task of picking a new Pope, Mark manages to walk off stage with his trousers intact.

Our insider added: “Mark and his disappearing trousers were the talk of the awards dinner later on.

“People couldn’t work out how they just fell down when they had been perfectly fine earlier when he walked out on to the stage.

“It’s a scenario which is every big star’s worst nightmare but Mark styled it out like a pro.

“He might need to get a better belt for next year though.”

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The audience was left baffled as Hamill’s trousers suddenly dropped – despite appearing fine as he walked on[/caption]
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The star managed to keep his trousers up as he exited the stage after presenting the Best Film award to Conclave[/caption]

Gen Z’s chill zone

BOSSES created a “quiet room” for Gen Z stars.

The spot, next to the VIP pre-show drinks area, offered comfy chairs and chilled water for anyone struggling with the noise.

An insider said: “The awards can be hectic. Not everyone wants to hob-nob and swig champagne.

“Bafta wanted to be in tune with the younger stars’ needs.”


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WICKED stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were kept apart by security — fearing the film pair would be mobbed.

They only managed a quick hello and a photo in the VIP reception before being whisked away from each other.

Our insider said: “It’s a nightmare having two stars of a film together. Everyone rushes to speak to them.”

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Simon Cowell admits he no longer finds ‘superstars’ on Britain’s Got Talent after 18 years of the hit ITV show

SIMON Cowell’s search for Britain’s Got Talent superstars has fallen down his pecking order in favour of acts such as pole-dancing seagulls.

In its 18 years on air, his ITV variety show has unearthed stellar performers including Susan Boyle, Paul Potts and dance troupe Diversity — along with prancing pooch Pudsey.

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Simon Cowell says he no longer finds ‘superstars’ on BGT after 18 years[/caption]
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Simon said: ‘Amanda is our Britain’s Got Talent queen and she deserves that crown’
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Now, Simon says ahead of the new series he is looking for weird talent that can create high-flying moments for YouTube.

The head judge, 65, explained: “My outlook on things has changed since series one. When I first started it was like, ‘You’ve got to find a superstar.’

“And, of course, we always hope we will find someone who’s going to have a mega, mega, mega career.

“At the same time, whether you’re in magic, comedy or dance, where else are you going to showcase yourself to a huge audience and have that kind of, what I call, a ‘moment’? No other TV show does that.”

The new series features a pole-dancer dressed as a seagull and a rock band wearing dinosaur costumes.

After years judging singers on The X Factor, Simon now loves the absurd, saying: “I laugh at weird things. I have a very strange sense of humour.

“People still think after all these years I know what’s happening during auditions but no one tells us anything. It’s that surprise element of never knowing what’s coming next.

“As much as I love music shows, you know a singer’s followed by another singer. With this show, you just don’t know.”

With Ant and Dec back as hosts, he is also delighted to again be joined on the panel by Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli — plus a new judge, YouTuber KSI.

Simon added: “Amanda is our Britain’s Got Talent queen and she deserves that crown.

“We have become great friends. I do consider her one of my best friends and Alesha and Bruno are genuinely friends in real life, too.”

  • Britain’s Got Talent begins on Saturday at 7pm on ITV1.
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Love Island All Stars fans work out ‘real reason’ Lucinda Strafford pulled out of show return

LOVE Island All Stars fans are convinced they know the real reason Lucinda Strafford made a last minute U-turn on the show.

Lucinda, 25, had flown out to South Africa for the series last month but changed her mind about appearing at the last minute.

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Fans are convinced she discovered her ex Nathan Dawe was booked for the show[/caption]

The 2021 islander had already touched down in Cape Town but got straight back on a plane to the UK before entering the villa.

Fans are certain they have now worked out why she had a sudden change of heart.

As the Love Island All Stars Live Final go underway on Monday night, the five remaining couples were treated to a DJ set from Lucinda’s ex boyfriend.

Nathan Dawe had been flown in to play a set at the islanders’ final night party and viewers are convinced she knew about his upcoming appearance.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “So this is why Lucinda actually backed out? Didn’t want to possibly come face to face with her ex DJing :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing::rolling_on_the_floor_laughing: #LoveIsland #AllStars #loveislandallstars.”

Another added: “Isn’t this Lucinda’s ex loool.”

And a third penned: “Isn’t Nathan Dawe Lucinda’s ex. That would have been awkward if she came in cuz she did travel.”

Lucinda flew out to South Africa last month but quit before she even stepped foot in the villa.

The blonde beauty snapped a picture of herself in the back of a car with mountains behind her.

She captioned the snap: “Respectfully, this is how it feels knowing Love Island All Stars is not for you this year.”

Lucinda also took a photo of herself on a plane, adding: “And if it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”

A source at the time claimed she had grown tired of being left in ‘holding’ for two long so decided to head home.

The insider said: “Lucinda was asked to come and do Love Island again and she was really ready to give it another go.

“But she ended up being in holding for too long and wasn’t happy about it.

“She decided it would be too late for her to go in and make a connection.

“It was a tough call but she decided to head home.”

‘NOT FRIENDS’

Lucinda dated Nathan last year but they kept their romance quiet.

They only decided to announce it publicly just weeks before splitting in June 2024.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun in December, Lucinda said: “My last relationship was quite a chilled one. Nathan [Dawe] is literally the best and we still have conversations from time to time.

“I wouldn’t say we’re friends but we’re on good terms and chilled.”

She blamed their break-up on conflicting schedules, adding: “We were dating at the start of summer and he’s the busiest through summer with his music, so it was kind of like both of our schedules were so busy that it was hard to put time into the relationship.”

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Nathan DJ’d for the five final Love Island All Stars couples[/caption]
Lucinda found fame on Love Island 2021

 

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Love Island final kicks off as feud between Olivia and Grace escalates over showmance claims

THE Love Island final saw the feud between Grace Jackson and Olivia Hawkins escalate further.

Olivia – who was dumped earlier in All Stars – returned briefly in last night’s episode with a major revelation about Grace.

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Olivia took aim at Grace upon her return to the villa[/caption]
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The pair reached the All Stars final[/caption]

She claimed she’d seen text messages from Grace to someone where she’d declared she would “do anything to win the show this time”.

It came as bombshell Grace made it to the Love Island final alongside Luca Bish.

In tonight’s final, host Maya spoke to Olivia about her claims – including asking if there were any receipts.

The presenter said: “Absolute scenes when you came into the villa the other day. The question we all want to know, do you have the receipts?”

Olivia replied: “I’ve seen them, I’ve said what I’ve said. You know me, I’m very straight talking. I’m straight to the point. I honestly wish them the best.”

Meanwhile, Grace retorted there were no receipts and said she looked forward to “apparently seeing them”.

Writing online, viewers made their thoughts clear about the wider situation.

One fan wrote on X: “Olivia couldn’t hide her jealousy and envy for Grace if she tried, scary!!!!!!”

Another penned: “I just can’t respect olivia, you had so much to say trying to expose Grace but you come to the finale with no receipts?”

While a third wrote: “Olivia pulling zero receipts, is actually very embarrassing after all that talking.”

A fourth remarked: “Did you see Olivia? Trying to play it down. Grace said no chance! I wanna see the receipts!!!”

Reuben Collins, who dated Grace when she first appeared on the show in series 11, was one of many to back her in the fight, declaring on Instagram the accusation was: “FAKE NEWS!!!”

Reuben and Grace met in the villa and were dumped together, remaining an item for just two weeks before calling it a day.

However, it’s clear they left on good terms, with Reuben cheering on her reappearance for All Stars, posting on her announcement: “Now that’s a bombshell!! 🤩👏🏽.”

But his latest comments had fans cheering him on, with some dubbing him a “supportive king” for having Grace’s back.

One wrote: “even you supporting her tells me these girls lying”.

Another added: “wow ur standing up for her, just shows how sweet of a girl she is if her ex/situationship is defending her.”

Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITVX.

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Grace entered the Love Star villa as a bombshell[/caption]

Love Island All Stars 2025 official line-up

Love Island All Stars is back on TV for season 2.

Here we take you through the line-up of all the Islanders who are in the villa so far.

Bombshells

Each series brings with it a string of hot single bombshells making their epic entrance into the villa.

Here’s who has joined the villa so far:

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