Steven Moffat, the man behind Doctor Who and Sherlock, has spoken to Whovians at event in Italy and told them that Clara, played by Jenna Coleman, will not be back.

At the Lucca Comic and Games festival, which took place in Italy at the weekend, Moffat was joined by fellow Doctor Who writer Jamie Mathieson at a screening of the Doctor Who Series 9 premiere The Magician’s Apprentice.

During the Q&A which followed, Moffat was asked about the fate of Clara. The writer said: ‘Clara is gone and will never return,’ according to Italian site Movie Player.

The Scotsman ominously added, ‘I can only say that what will happen will shock, surprise and terrify. Strictly in that order.’




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Clara is set for a shocking exit (Picture: BBC/David Venni)

Earlier this year, Jenna Coleman revealed she would be leaving Doctor Who after first appearing in 2012. The actress will depart at ‘some point’ during the current run and will next be seen in the ITV royal drama, Victoria.

In another interview at the weekend, with Variety, Steven Moffat was asked about the future for the long-running and hugely popular BBC science-fiction show, he stated:

‘It is definitely going to last five more years, I’ve seen the business plan. It’s not going anywhere. And I think we can go past that. It’s television’s own legend. It will just keep going.’

And when probed about the future of current Doctor Who Peter Capaldi, Steven was equally unequivocal: ‘Peter Capaldi is going nowhere.’

Good news for Who fans then!

Doctor Who airs this Saturday on BBC One at 8pm

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