Jodie Whittaker may be reassuring Doctor Who fans that they have nothing to fear with a woman at the helm of the Tardis but she need not fear any backlash from the Whovian acting family because former stars of the show are already celebrating her casting.


Peter Capaldi has already given his successor the seal of approval and former Doctor Colin Baker was one of the first to share his utter joy online, celebrating the BBC’s decision to allow the Doctor to “embrace her feminine side” and shutting down critics while he was at it.

Well I never the BBC really did do the right thing and let the Doctor be in touch with her feminine side. As a father of daughters – result! — Colin Baker (@SawbonesHex) July 16, 2017

Change my dears and not a moment too soon – she IS the Doctor whether you like it or not! — Colin Baker (@SawbonesHex) July 16, 2017

And to those making 'parking the Tardis' jokes – name me one make Doctor that was unfailingly good at that! ? — Colin Baker (@SawbonesHex) July 16, 2017

And to those making 'parking the Tardis' jokes – name me one make Doctor that was unfailingly good at that! ? — Colin Baker (@SawbonesHex) July 16, 2017

Former companion Freema Agyeman was also quick to celebrate, sharing Whittaker’s first scene and rejoicing at the decision to make a change.

B O O M ? Change isn't a dirty word!!!! ? #Doctor13 https://t.co/TNmw2qnD1W — Freema Agyeman (@FreemaOfficial) July 16, 2017

And Pearl Mackie was also rather excited.

Noel Clarke summed up the feeling among the stars of the series perfectly in a single word: “Yay.”

He followed it up the next morning with another message.

People asking how I feel about #Doctorwho being a woman. The same way I feel about women being women #Fine

I literally just see #TheDoctor pic.twitter.com/qOiO4z15VD — Noel Clarke (@NoelClarke) July 17, 2017

Meanwhile Billie Piper – who had previously said it would be an “insult” to cast another man in the role – also kept things short and sweet with an emotional “YES” and a perfectly selected rose emoji.

YES ? xx — Billie Piper (@billiepiper) July 16, 2017

Former companion Karen Gillan was also short and to the point with her message.

Jodie Jodie Jodie Jodie Jodie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ??? — Karen Gillan (@karengillan) July 16, 2017

And Jenna Coleman completed the companion set on Monday.

Here she is #jodiewhittaker ?? — Jenna Coleman (@Jenna_Coleman_) July 17, 2017

While Alex Kingston discovered the news on stage while at a fan convention in the United States – and reacted in classic River Song fashion.

Mark Gatiss too celebrated the “new dawn” of Doctor Who.

Terrific news! And about time. A new dawn. Congratulations to the excellent Jodie Whittaker. Here we go again…! #DoctorWho — Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) July 16, 2017

While John Barroman congratulated new showrunner Chris Chibnall, saying that “history is made with bold moves”.

CONGRATULATIONS Jodie Whittacker or should I say "Hello Doctor" History is made with bold moves. #DoctorWho13 #Doctor13 @ChrisChibnall JB pic.twitter.com/rJL1KCvjED — John Barrowman MBE (@JohnBarrowman) July 16, 2017

We don’t know about you, but we think they’re pretty happy – except maybe Matt Lucas, who had an unusual complaint…

Absolutely furious. Can’t believe they’ve cast a human to play the Doctor. — Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) July 16, 2017

Oh well – you can’t please everybody.

Doctor Who returns to BBC1 this Christmas


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