Coronation Street's boss has joked that he was expecting a legal letter from the BBC after Millie Gibson let him know about her auditions for what has turned out to be her next role. The actress, who bowed out of the ITV soap earlier this year as Kelly Neelan, was revealed as Doctor Who's new companion last month.
Eighteen-year-old Millie will play Ruby Sunday and will star alongside Ncuti Gatwa, who was revealed as the 15th Doctor earlier this year. She will make her debut over the festive season in 2023 when Ncuti takes control of the Tardis.
Following the big reveal during Children In Need's annual telethon, Mille said of her new role: "Whilst still being in total disbelief, I am beyond honoured to be cast as the Doctor’s companion. It is a gift of a role, and a dream come true, and I will do everything to try and fill the boots the fellow companions have travelled in before me. And what better way to do that than being by the fabulous Ncuti Gatwa’s side, I just can’t wait to get started."
