Departing EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis is rumoured to be the new Doctor Who companion. Last week, it was confirmed that the 2021 Strictly Come Dancing champion would be leaving the popular BBC One soap-opera after two years. You can read more about that here.
Rose's Instagram has hinted that she will be joining the TARDIS alongside new Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, in the new series of the BBC science-fiction show. The 27-year-old, who plays Frankie Lewis in EastEnders, has followed new Time Lord Ncuti, returning showrunner Russell T. Davies and casting director Andy Pryor on the social media platform.
Regarding her new job, Rose has said that it is shrouded in secrecy and confirmed: "You will find out more at the end of this month. I'm not allowed to say anything."