It is time for a new Doctor. As the second season of Doctor Who, that has come jointly from Disney and the BBC, comes to an end there was a bit of a surprise. Billie Piper is back! Piper, who played Rose opposite of Christopher Eccleston’s 9th Doctor. For more details about Piper’s return, scroll down past the picture. If you don’t want to know who Billie Piper is playing in future Doctor Who, close out of this page.
Spoilers Ahead!
At the end of the second season of the Disney/BBC Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor begins to regenerate. The new face that appears is that of Rose Tyler! In a press release, the BBC said, “Just how and why she [Billie Piper] is back remains to be seen…” Watch the reveal here:
Following the end of the episode, the following credits appeared: “Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor. And introducing Billie Piper”.
At this point, it isn’t known if Piper is playing the Doctor moving forward or if this something special. In an interview, Piper was coy about her return and didn’t give any clues as to what exactly her role is moving forward or if she is the 16th Doctor. Nothing has been confirmed at this point other than she is back and it was indeed her face that appeared after the regeneration.
Piper said, “It’s no secret how much I love this show, and I have always said I would love to return to the Whoniverse as I have some of my best memories there, so to be given the opportunity to step back on that Tardis one more time was just something I couldn’t refuse, but who, how, why and when, you’ll just have to wait and see.”
What do you think of Billie Piper returning to Doctor Who? Do you think she is indeed the next Doctor? Or is this all something else that leads to the introduction of the 16th Doctor. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
