Bradley Walsh, the former Coronation Street star and quiz-show host, will reportedly be Doctor Who's new companion.

Joining Jodie Whittaker, the show's first female Doctor, the 57-year-old will take the place of Pearl Mackie, who played Bill Potts, the companion to Peter Capaldi's Time Lord, the Daily Mirror reported.

Although the news has yet to be made official, Walsh has reportedly been informed of the decision.

“Bradley is super excited to be joining the cast of Doctor Who in such a key role," a source told the Mirror.

"It means that his schedule over the coming months will be jam-packed – so he won’t be able to continue with the full range of programmes he currently makes for ITV.