Doctor Who season 10: Did Matt Lucas just drop a HUGE hint about Peter Capaldi’s exit?
DOCTOR WHO star Peter Capaldi is set to be departing the sci-fi series at the end of this year and it seems that Matt Lucas may have dropped a hint about how the Time Lord will be making his exit.
Dr Who series 10: The Doctor, Bill and Nardole are BACK
Peter, 58, is set to be making his exit in the Christmas episode of Doctor Who when his alien time traveller will be generating as a new actor takes over.
Little Britain star Matt, 43, hinted at a Doctor Who screening in London last night that his character Nardole could have a very important part to play in the upcoming season.
Speaking to media including Express.co.uk, he said: “He does evolve throughout the season and he becomes a bit less broad most of the time.
“I’ve noticed people asking, ‘Why is the character there?’ and there is a very definite reason why Nardole is there.”
While Matt did not go into detail, his words seem to suggest that he could be integral to the Time Lord’s regeneration and helping to usher in his successor.
Peter, who was also at the screening of the BBC drama, spoke about stepping down from the role, saying he would be “very sad”.
There is a very definite reason why Nardole is there
“Because it’s a fabulous show, apart from the fact it’s a wonderful job, we have this absolutely fabulous group of people.”
He went on to say: “It will be sad not to be Doctor Who anymore because that’s incredible thing to wake up in the morning and go, ‘I’m still Doctor Who!’”
There have numerous names that have been touted as Peter’s replacement, including the bookmakers’ favourite and Broadchurch star Phoebe Wall Bridge, whose odds have been slashed as more people back her to take over the TARDIS.
Reflecting on who he would like to see taking on the role, Peter said: “I am sure whoever that person is will be wonderful.
“Doctor Who is a wonderful part and they’re going to make – if they have not done so already - a wonderful choice. Whether that’s a man or a woman is irrespective just as long as they are right for the part. I think that’s the important thing, so I’m sure that’s what will happen.”
Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday, April 15 at 7:20pm.