Doctor Who fans were delighted when the identity of the new Doctor was revealed as Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa. In an unexpected statement on the official Doctor Who website on Sunday, May 8, Ncuti said: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared."
Following the announcement, people from across the globe have been desperate to know more details about the show’s future, including who will star as the next Doctor Who companion.
The Doctor, a time-travelling alien from Gallifrey, will need someone to join him on his adventures and fans have taken to Twitter, in their droves, to suggest who they’d like to see star alongside Ncuti. Let’s look at the main contenders.
