The original plan for Doctor Who's immediate future was to return during the 2026 TV schedule for at least the usual Christmas special, but a new rumor suggests that's no longer the case. The latest buzz makes it sounds like Billie Piper's return could be delayed until 2027. Truthfully, though, I think that's a good thing.
The latest report comes from The Sun, which claims the BBC is heavily considering scrapping Doctor Who's upcoming Christmas special to instead plan out a different holiday episode to air sometime around Easter 2027. It's allegedly tied to previously reported rumors that the show is struggling to find a new Doctor to replace Piper, who returned under the agreement that it'd be a one-and-done arrangement. If that's the case, I 100% support the decision to pull back the reins, because I think it's vital for the franchise to get its next casting right.
